Please take a moment to read the following policy that explains how we collect, use, disclose and transfer the personal information that you provide to us on our websites, mobile applications, and other digital platforms (together referred to as the “Platforms”). It also explains how we collect information through the use of cookies and related technologies when you use our Platforms.
Kintz Plastics Incorporated is committed to respecting your privacy and we recognize your need for appropriate protection and management of the contact information you share with us. We will not sell user information, and SSL certificates protect users’ transportation data and payment data.
What information do we collect?
Personal data
Any information or data that:
- Relates directly or indirectly to you;
- From which it is practicable for your identity to be directly or indirectly ascertained;
- In a form in which access to or processing of the data is practicable.
This includes but is not limited to your name, gender, physical address, e-mail address, date of birth, phone number, fax number, social media information, and credit card information.
Browsing information
Information we collect about your activities on our websites through the use of technology such as cookies and web beacons is referred to as browsing information. This browsing information is linked to an anonymous IP identifier and not to you personally. If for any reason your browsing information is linked to information that can personally identify you, we’ll treat it as personal data.
Information you post
All information that you share about yourself, whether it is personal data or not, in a public open forum – on a social network, in user-generated content elements of our websites, etc. — will be considered public information for the purposes of this policy. If you don’t want it to be public, don’t post it.
Use and sharing of collected information
We use information collected on our websites for four primary purposes.
- First, we use information collected to facilitate your online shopping experience and to offer you information and promotional materials about the products and services you see on our websites;
- Second, we use your browsing information to help us analyze our websites, services, and offerings. We consider such information analytics data;
- Third, your browsing and shopping information is used to provide you with interest-based advertising;
- Fourth, make sure our customer service is working.
In addition, we may also use the information to meet our legal or contractual obligations, requirements, or arrangements, whether compulsory or voluntary, in connection with:
- Any applicable law, regulation, judgment, court order, voluntary code, or sanctions regime, existing currently and in the future;
- Any applicable guidelines, guidance, or requests given or issued by any legal, regulatory, governmental, tax, law enforcement or other authorities, or self-regulatory or industry bodies or associations existing currently and in the future and any international guidance, internal policies, or procedures;
- Any present or future contractual or other commitment with local or foreign legal, regulatory, judicial, administrative, public or law enforcement body, or governmental, tax, revenue, monetary, court, or other authorities, or self-regulatory or industry bodies or associations or any of their agents with jurisdiction over all or any part of us that is assumed by, imposed on or applicable to us;
- The collection of months and years of birth is for analysis of market trends and consumption habits, and for providing birthday privileges or gifts to members.
We may share your personal data within our family of companies under common ownership; we do not share your personal data with third parties for purposes other than as described in this Privacy Policy. Any Trusted Business Partner receiving personal data is contractually prohibited from discussing, disclosing, or making any use of such personal data except as directly necessary to provide us with the services for which we have contracted. We will get your consent first if we would like to use your personal data in direct marketing or share your personal data with other third parties for marketing purposes.
Whilst you have the choice of not providing your personal data we may have requested, you should note that if the data is not provided, we and our Trusted Business Partners may not be able to provide you with all or part of our services and your online experience may also be affected and you may not be able to fully enjoy the online features provided by us and our Trusted Business Partners.
Cookies
Our site may use Cookies and tracking technology in order to gather the information that helps us understand how the site is being used.
A Cookie is a small file, which is placed on your computer’s hard drive with permission. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual by remembering information about your preferences, tracking the sites you visit, etc. By doing so, Cookies help sites customize your visit and tailor their operations to your needs, likes, dislikes, etc.
A Cookie does not give us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
The default setting on most web browsers is to automatically accept cookies, however, you can usually modify your browser setting to decline Cookies if you wish (although this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website).
Security
We protect the information we collect from you and keep it secure by utilizing appropriate electronic and managerial procedures.
We use state-of-the-art encryption technology to protect sensitive information transmitted online. We also protect your information offline. Only employees who need your information to perform a specific job (for example, billing or customer service) are granted access to personally identifiable information. The computers/servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment.
Other websites and links
This site contains links to other websites. Kintzplastics’ partners may also have links on this site. The privacy practices of those partners or websites linked to Kintzplastics are not covered by this privacy statement and Kintzplastics is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites. Additionally, if you make a purchase from a store or merchant listed on or linked to the site, any information that you give, such as your credit card number and contact information, is provided to those merchants. These merchants have separate privacy and data collection practices and Kintzplastics has no responsibility or liability for these independent policies.
We encourage you to be aware when you leave our site and to read the privacy policies posted on each and every site you may visit.