| In
order to use external web links and database resources of this site, you must
become a member. Membership is free, please use the registration form on
the top menu. If you are already a member please
login below:
|
Swinefile serves the internet business to business needs of the swine industry. The Swinefile site(s) allow our clients to interact with each other in common areas of business interest. The content of the sites presumes the viewer has a business interest or relationship with the swine industry.
By accessing or using the Swinefile.com Web site, you agree to the terms of the Swinefile Online Privacy Policy, as outlined below. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not access or use
this site. Swinefile reserves the right to change the Online Privacy Policy from time to time at its sole discretion. Your use of this site will be subject to the most current version of the Online
Privacy Policy at the time of such use.
The registration information you provide us is used to define your relationship to the swine industry that we serve. It is used within this context to build relationships with others who share a
common business interest with you. The information is also used to facilitate and personalize your use of the site. Our success is dependent on building and maintaining your goodwill. Hence we are
committed to implementing measures designed to protect your privacy as you use our services. By using web sites owned and operated by Swinefile.com, you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by
the following terms of use, which may change at any time. Except as set forth within this Privacy Policy, we do not release personally identifiable information about our members and visitors without
their permission.
Top of Page
Collection of personal information
When you register for Swinefile you will be asked to provide certain information, such as your first and last name, e-mail address, and other personal identifying information. We ask for this in
connection with registrations and promotions, Swinefile will use this information to tailor their presentations to you, facilitate your movements throughout the sites, provide personalized services,
and communicate separately with you.
In addition, each site asks specific questions the first time you enter the site and may occasionally update this information. These questions may be different from site to site and are designed
to provide a business profile of our users. These profiles may then be used to direct appropriate services to members who will benefit from them.
When you engage in certain activities on this site, Swinefile may ask you to provide certain information about yourself by filling out and submitting an online form. It is completely optional for
you to engage in these activities. If you elect to engage in these activities, however, Swinefile may ask that you provide some personal information.
When you submit personal information to Swinefile on this site, you understand and agree that this information may be transferred across national boundaries and may be stored and processed in any
of the countries in which Swinefile and its sponsors and subsidiaries maintain offices, including without limitation, the United States. You also acknowledge that in certain countries or with respect
to certain activities, the collection, transferring, storage and processing of your information may be undertaken by trusted advertisers of Swinefile.
Top of Page
What information is requested?
There are two types of information requested:
1. Certain information is required for registration, but other requested information is optional and may be given at your discretion. Required information is so indicated on the registration form.
We encourage members to provide complete and accurate information in order to facilite their use of site services and to provide third parties complete infomation when responding to requests from
members. This information is provided when you use our sites to get product information or to post classified ads or to subscribe to databases. In these cases you are given an opportunity to review
the information being sent before sending it.
We use some methodologies to let you use our services more easily, and to let us keep track of certain statistical information that helps us improve our site. We also use tracking softwares to
record file downloads and member click throughs off of ads or strategic places on our sites. We and our advertisers have a strategic interest in knowing how people use our site. Advertising support
is needed in order for us to provide you with quality services.
2. Completion of the optional questions is important. They are designed to explore your industry association. The better we know who is using our sites, the better we can channel content to you
that meets your needs.
The information that you provide is used as part of our effort to keep you informed about special offers, industry developments and other services of Swinefile and selected third parties.
Top of Page
Who has access to my personally identifiable information?
Swinefile staff use information that we collect to make your visit more productive and tailored to your individual preferences or to process your requests.
We share information, both personally identifiable and aggregate data, with companies in the swine industry to which you belong who provide content to portions of our site and communicate with you
using our services. They are given limited and restricted access to our secure database.
Occasionally, email will be sent to you from third parties whom we determine have products or services that interest those in your industry.
You may opt out of third party mailings in one of two ways. When you are asked to complete optional questions upon entering a site for the first time, you have the opportunity to opt out of third
party mailings.
Subsequently, you may opt out of third party emails via unsubscribe links included in email received from us or by sending an email to the Site Administrator asking to be removed from our third
party mailing lists.
Swinefile recognizes and appreciates the importance of responsible use of information collected on this site. If you do not want the information you provide to Swinefile to be used to inform you
of special offers, industry developments and other services available from Swinefile, and you indicate this preference when you provide your personal information to Swinefile, Swinefile will honor
your preference. In addition, Swinefile may selectively provide certain information to other companies or organizations that have products or services we think may interest you. If you do not want to
receive promotional materials regarding third party products or services, and you indicate this preference when you provide your personal information to Swinefile, Swinefile will honor your
preference by not providing your information to such third parties. Swinefile reserves the right to provide aggregate data to third parties for statistical analysis. Such data will not be linked to
any particular individuals.
The personal information that you provide in connection with registering yourself as a Swinefile user is classified as Registration Information. Registration Information is protected in several
ways. Your Registration Information resides on a secure server that only selected Swinefile personnel and contractors have access to via password. Swinefile encrypts your personal information and
thereby prevents unauthorized parties from viewing such information when it is transmitted to Swinefile.
This information is not accessible from outside Swinefile.
Please note that any information you post to a public bulletin board or chat room, such as the Pig Chat, is available to all persons accessing that site.
Top of Page
What if I need to change the personal information I previously disclosed?
Swinefile provides you with the ability to edit your personal information. We encourage you to update your personal information and keep it current.
You have the right to correct your personal information and privacy preferences at any time. With respect to Registration Information, this may be accomplished by e-mailing Swinefile at: Swinefile.com and correcting your personal information and privacy preferences.
Personal information submitted through this site is not accessible online.
Top of Page
Who can I contact if I have any questions regarding my privacy?
Initial contact should be made directly to the Swinefile Administrator.
If you believe that Swinefile has not complied with this Online Privacy Policy with respect to your personal information, you may e-mail the Swinefile Privacy Officer at the address indicated
above.
In your e-mail, please describe in as much detail as possible the ways in which you believe that the Swinefile Online Privacy Policy has not been complied with. We will investigate your complaint
promptly.
Please note that if you provide Swinefile with inconsistent privacy preferences (for example, by indicating on one occasion that third parties may contact you with marketing offers and indicating
on another occasion that they may not), Swinefile cannot guarantee that your most recent privacy preference will be honored.
Also, please note that Swinefile is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of non-Swinefile Web sites to which Swinefile.com or any other Swinefile Web site may link.
This privacy policy covers exchanges of personally identifiable information within Swinefile web sites. Please be sure to check the privacy policies of each site you visit. If you have any
questions or comments regarding your privacy at Swinefile, please send an email to Swinefile Administrator.
Top of Page
|
