HyGuard Network Services - Privacy Policy
This privacy statement is applicable to HyGuard and all its affiliates.
HyGuard's policy is to respect and protect the privacy of our users.
Personally Identifiable Information
HyGuard does not collect personally identifiable information about individuals except when such individuals specifically provide such information on a voluntary basis, such as by creating an account on our server. HyGuard shall maintain appropriate safeguards, consistent with the standards of the industry, to ensure the security, integrity and privacy of information collected from individuals.
Personally identifiable information collected by HyGuard will not be sold or otherwise provided to third parties without user consent. Upon request, HyGuard will use reasonable efforts to allow users to update/correct personal information previously submitted which the user states is erroneous to the extent such activities will not compromise privacy or security interests. Also, upon a user's request, HyGuard will use commercially reasonable efforts to functionally delete the user and his or her personal information from its database; however, it may be impossible to delete a user's entry without some residual information because of backups and records of deletions.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, visitors are advised that aggregate statistics on visitors will be compiled by HyGuard and used to conduct market research. HyGuard may share anonymous, aggregate data with advertising, business or promotional partners. Notwithstanding any opt out of receiving promotional information by the user, HyGuard reserves the right to contact a subscriber regarding account status, changes to the subscriber agreement and other matters relevant to the underlying service and/or the information collected.
Disclosure of Information
HyGuard shall not disclose user information or the contents of e-mail received from visitors to HyGuard except: (a) in the course of normal maintenance, operation and use of our website(s) by HyGuard and parties with whom it has contracted to provide certain services in connection with the site (e.g. the broadcasting of security alerts, etc.) and its systems; (b) when we have reason to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) HyGuard's rights or property, other HyGuard users, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities; (c) as specified by the sender of such e-mail; (d) as required by law; or (e) as otherwise specified by HyGuard on our website(s).
Links
The HyGuard website contains many links to other sites; however, HyGuard cannot control and is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. HyGuard encourages users to be aware when they leave our website(s), and to read the privacy statements of each web site they visit. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected by the HyGuard web site.
Policy Acceptance
The foregoing policies are effective as of November 2003. HyGuard reserves the right to change this policy at any time.
This statement and the policies outlined herein are not intended to and do not create any contractual or other legal rights in or on behalf of any party.
By using this site, you signify your assent to the HyGuard Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use our site. Your continued use of our website(s) following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes.
Notification of policy changes
If HyGuard changes its Privacy Policy, those changes will be posted on our website so users are always aware of what information HyGuard collects, how the information is used, and under what circumstances, if any, the information may be disclosed.
If you have questions or concerns regarding this privacy statement, please contact HyGuard at privacy@hyguard.com.
