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EDDix L.L.C. ("EDDix" or "we" or the "Company") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all information relating to our Members. The scope of the Company's commitment is detailed in this Privacy & Confidentiality Policy.
By enrolling as a Member and/or through use of the Company's web site ("Site"), you are explicitly agreeing to the Company's collection and use of information about you as described below and in the EDDix Terms of Use.
If
you have questions or
comments, please contact
us via email at
Privacy@eddixllc.com.
Overview
EDDix provides independent research, analysis and reporting on the Electronic Data Discovery and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance markets. The Company delivers its products and services both in print and electronically through its Site.
EDDix products can be purchased by the public; however, access to many of the features and benefits of the Company's Site is restricted to Members who receive purchase discounts and other benefits in exchange for their participation in the Company's research projects.
There are three principal sources which provide information about Members:
 Enrollment. Members provide EDDix with contact information (e.g. name, company, email address, etc.) and profile information (e.g. title, principal market sector for company, etc.).
Research Participation. When participating in one of the Company's research projects, Members provide us with interview and survey responses.
Web Site Activity. Visitor activity at our Site is tracked.
We use the information collected about Members to:
Formulate, Execute, and Deliver Research Projects. We utilize segmentation techniques (e.g. grouping answers by respondent profile) to analyze responses to interviews and surveys. To ensure the integrity of the research and to enable us to view and report on data longitudinally, the responses of all participants are identified and coded. Responses are then aggregated so that information contained in our analyses and reports are not attributable to any individual Participant. Understand and Improve EDDix Site. We utilize analysis of web site activity to help us better understand and improve the overall value of the benefits delivered through our Site.
We will never voluntarily publish, release or otherwise communicate any Member-identifiable information including, without limitation, contact information and research responses. Additionally, we will not sell, barter, trade or otherwise supply Member information to any other business, firm, or organization.
The anonymity of Members participating in discussion boards at our web site is protected through the use of Member-selected UserNames, User ID's or "screen names."
So that our Members can take their own measure of the validity of the research sample group, the Company reserves the right to publicly communicate the names of Member companies and the fact of their participation in specific research projects.
FAQ's
Answers to the FAQ's below provide additional information about the Company's Privacy & Confidentiality Policy. Click on a question below to go directly to the answer or simply scroll down.
What Member-identifiable information is collected?
As more fully described below, the Company collects Member-identifiable information from: the Member-enrollment process; Member activity at our Site; Member responses in research participation; Member transactions; and, from time to time, the Company may supplement information supplied by Members with other, public domain, information.
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Member Enrollment Process. At enrollment, the Company collects contact and profile information including,without limitation: name, company affiliation, title, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers.
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Member Activity at the Company's Site. The Company collects Member-identifiable information on certain areas of our Site including, without limitation, when Members: register, request publications or other information, sign up for conferences, presentations or events, apply for jobs, and participate in user posting areas, such as bulletin boards, discussion forums, and surveys. In addition, the Company collects certain information that Members do not visibly enter, such as IP address, browsing pattern on the Site, and click stream data.
- Transactions. Coincident to the purchase of products or services from the Company, we collect information needed to process the purchase transaction. All credit card information is automatically deleted after seven ( 7 ) days.
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How does EDDix use Member information?
We use the information collected about Members to:
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Formulate, Execute, and Deliver Research Projects. We utilize segmentation techniques (i.e. grouping answers by respondent profile) to analyze responses to interviews and surveys. To ensure the integrity of the research and to enable us to view and report on data longitudinally, the responses of all participants are identified and coded. Responses are then aggregated so that our analysis and reports are not attributable to any individual Participant.
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Deliver Services to Members. Examples include: Membership administration, responding to Member requests for information, processing requests to participate in conferences, presentations and events, or such other businesspurposes as Members may initiate or request.
Except as described below, EDDix does not provide Member-identifiable information to anyone outside the Company.
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Does EDDix use cookies and IP addresses?
The Company's Site uses "cookies" to identify Members, provide automatic logon, implement preferences, and track Member usage on the Site.
- We utilize "session cookies" which provide tracking information when Members are visiting the Site -- these cookies are deleted once the browser is closed or the Member logs off.
A browser configured not to accept cookies will not be able to access all of the features and benefits of the Site.
- We utilize "persistent cookies" to provide Members with optional automatic logon - these cookies remain on a Member's computer unless and until they are manually deleted.
Accepting this type of cookie enables Members to bypass the logon sequence and go directly to our Home Page.
We also use other technologies, including electronic images known as Web bugs (sometimes called transparent GIF's, clear GIF's, or beacons) that allow enable us to track general user traffic patterns.
Additionally, we automatically receive and record information from our servers and from your browser, including IP address, time of page access, and identification of pages visited.
The Company does not provide Member-identifiable cookie information to third parties.
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What Member-identifiable information disclosed to third parties?
EDDix will not intentionally disclose or transfer Member-identifiable information to third parties, i.e. persons or entities that are not affiliated with The Company, whether for such third parties' marketing purposes or other purposes, subject only to the following exceptions:
- The Company may disclose Member-identifiable information to third parties in the event that such disclosure is required by the laws, rules, or regulations of any nation, state, or other applicable jurisdiction; and,
- EDDix may provide Member information to third parties to effect deliveries to Members (e.g. US Postal, Fed Ex, etc.).
Furthermore, EDDix commits to take reasonable steps to protect the confidentiality and security, and to prevent the unauthorized or accidental disclosure of all Member-identifiable data.
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Is EDDix linked to any third-party web sites?
We may provide links to third-party Web Sites as a service to our Members. Additionally, some content appearing to be on the Site may, in fact, be supplied by third parties.
Wherever possible, EDDix will clearly identify such links; however, the Company does not control and cannot be held responsible for the information collection practices of such third-party web sites, which may differ from those of our Site. We encourage Members to review and understand the privacy policies of these web sites before providing any information to them.
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How can Members access, change, delete information, or unsubscribe?
Members may access, change, and delete personally-identifiable information submitted as part of the enrollment process by selecting "About Me" from the main menu. The same location provides access for Members to subscribe or unsubscribe to newsletters and other site registrations.
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What security measures has EDDix put into place?
The Company has implemented generally-accepted standards of technology and operational security in order to protect Member-identifiable information from loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Only authorized EDDix personnel are provided access to Member-identifiable information, and these employees are required to treat this information as private and confidential.
Despite these and other precautions, EDDix cannot guarantee that unauthorized persons will not obtain access to Member information.
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Transborder hosting and transfer of information
Member information collected on the Site may be transmitted from time to time to EDDix personnel or to third parties, located throughout the world.
The Site may be viewed and hosted anywhere in the world, including countries that may not have laws of general applicability regulating the use and transfer of such data. By using the Site and submitting information on it, Members voluntarily consent to such transborder transfer and hosting of such information.
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Children's on-line privacy protection
Our site, products and services are intended strictly for the use and benefit of interested and qualified adult professionals. Our site, products and services are not intended for use by children. Notwithstanding such precautions as the Company may take to exclude persons under the age of 13 , it is possible that such persons may gain access to the Site.
EDDix understands the importance of protecting children's privacy, especially in an on-line environment. We operate our network of sites in compliance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and do not permit registration by, and will not knowingly collect or use personally identifiable information from, anyone under 13 years of age. This requirement is clearly posted during the registration process.
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Consent; Changes to Privacy Policy
By using the Site, you consent to the collection, use and storage of your information by the Company in the manner described in this Privacy & Confidentiality Policy and elsewhere on the Site.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will alert you to any such changes by updating this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy was last updated on 1 June 2004.
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Contact our Privacy Department
If
you have any questions
about our Privacy & Confidentiality
Policy, please contact
us via email at
Privacy@eddixllc.com.
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