Introduction
Lee & Lee Associates believes that the privacy of information you provide at this site is important to us. As part of our commitment to privacy, we have adopted this Privacy Statement (“Statement”). The extent and type of information we receive from you on our web sites depends on the information you provide to us through our contact mailboxes and/or through the registration processes on our web sites.
The following Statement governs the collection and use of personal information submitted to Lee & Lee Associates. By submitting identifying data, a visitor to our web site is agreeing to Lee & Lee Associates’ use of such data as described in this Statement.
We have created the Statement to govern our commitment to protecting the privacy of your information. However, should you have any further questions, please feel free to direct these to us via Contact Us.
Information Collection
Generally, Lee & Lee Associatescollects only personally identifiable information that is specifically and voluntarily provided by visitors. Such information may consist of, but is not limited to, your name, current job title, company address, email address and telephone and fax numbers. Typically, identifying information is collected to:
- Register for certain areas of the Web site (including an event or seminar);
- Inquire for further information;
- Request or purchase publication or reference materials;
- Apply for a job online or submit resumes;
- And any other activities during the course of contacting us.
Our intention is not to seek any sensitive information through our web site unless legally required for recruiting purposes (e.g., data relating to: race or ethnic origin; political opinions; religious or other similar beliefs; trade union membership; physical or mental health; sexual life or criminal record). We suggest that you do not provide sensitive information of this nature.
Cookies and Log Files
To ensure that our Web site is well managed and to facilitate improved navigation within the site, we or our service provider(s) may use cookies (small text files stored in a user’s browser) to collect aggregate data. We may use such devices to track information on our systems and identify categories of visitors by items such as IP address, domain, browser type and pages visited. This information is reported to our webmasters who use the information to analyze the number of visitors to different areas of the site and to make sure that our web site is serving as a helpful, effective information source.
Cookies are now used as a standard by many web sites to improve users’ navigational experience. Most browsers now recognize when a cookie is offered, and permits users to opt-out of receiving it. In most cases, a visitor can refuse a cookie and still fully navigate our web sites.
In order to properly manage our web site and related email services, we may anonymously log information on our operating systems about the number and duration of visits to the site and identify categories of visitors by items such as domains and browser types, and to track document identification number by way of email acknowledgement or return receipt. These statistics are reported in the aggregate to our webmaster and system administrators. This is to ensure that our web site presents the best web experience for visitors and is an effective information resource.
Whenever a registered member visits this site, they must identify themselves in order to gain entry. This data is logged by Lee & Lee Associates purely for measuring site performance and in assisting to resolve any site technical difficulties.
Information Use
Personal information is used only for limited purposes. For example, when you register with the web site to gain access to premium content, we may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customize our response to further requests or inquiries.
Where we have obtained your consent we may also send you communications from time to time, for example to advise you of information, technical updates, or upcoming events or seminars which may be of interest to you.
Some information may be stored in our Contacts Information Database. Some or all of this information may be available to the Partners and authorized staff of Lee & Lee Associates.
Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
Information will not be disclosed to third parties except when required by law, when we have your explicit consent or in cases where the third party is a contractor or supplier whom we have engaged specifically to assist with our firm’s activities, e.g., a supplier engaged to assist with management of a Lee & Lee Associates event. All such contractors will be bound contractually to keep all information confidential.
Data Retention
Information will be kept until it is outdated, no longer required or the user requests us to delete that information, after which time it will be destroyed or permanently de-identified.
To request us to delete your personal information submitted through our web site, please send your request via Contact Us link.
Information Security
We have in place reasonable commercial standards of technology and operational security to protect all information provided by visitors from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction.
Access to Information
We are dedicated to providing reasonable access to visitors who wish to review the personal information retained when they register with our web site and correct any inaccuracies it may contain. Visitors who choose to register may access their user profile, correct and update their details, or unsubscribe at any time. Visitors who have any problem accessing their profiles, or would like to request a copy of their personal information should contact our webmaster services using the Contact Us link. In all cases we will treat requests to access information or change information in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Links to Third Party Sites
The site provides a number of links to third party sites. Lee & Lee Associates assumes no responsibility for the information practices of these third party sites that a user is able to access through ours. When you link to these sites, Lee & Lee Associates’ privacy practices no longer apply.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
Lee & Lee Associates reserves the right to modify or amend this Statement at any time and for any reason. Nothing contained herein creates or is intended to create a contract or agreement between Lee & Lee Associates and any user visiting the web site or providing identifying information of any kind.
Contact our Privacy Office
If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy while using this web site, please direct them to webmaster services using the Contact Us link.
