Our Web Site Privacy Policy
On-line Privacy and Security
Your privacy on the Internet is important to us. That’s why Focus Technology believes in an active approach to safeguarding your privacy on-line. You can interact and remain assured that you are protected by confidentiality, security and your individual right to change your mind. Focus Technology provides this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and Practices, and of the choices you can make about the way your information is collected online, and how that information is used.
Confidentiality
In certain areas of this site you may choose to share personal information with us, such as your name, address or even your credit card information. Any personal information you choose to share with us will not be disclosed to anyone outside of Focus Technology, our related companies, or our business partners who help with this site unless required by law. We will never exchange or sell your personal information to any other company.
Security
All information in our possession requires a unique password and username to access it. Additionally, the information you include in a secure SSL online ordering transaction is encrypted while in transit to us.
Information Collection and Use
We will not sell or exchange names or any other information about our online customers. We will not collect, share or sell any information that is not addressed in this statement.
Types of Information We Collect
Dynamic Data. We collect anonymous information about every visit to our site. We do not create individual profiles for visitors, we collect only aggregate data. Our web server collects HTTP protocol elements in access logs, used solely for the Focus Technology Website functionality, traffic analysis, research and development. We use IP addresses to track only aggregate information regarding site traffic. Computers require IP addresses in order for users to communicate on the Internet, browse and shop. We do not collect any personal information via a user's IP address. We use this information only to determine how to make future visits more convenient and productive for our customers. We also collect browser type, access time, and the URL where a user is entering or exiting the site.
Email Forms and Inquiries
We do store the information we receive from forms you may fill out on our web site, whether you are requesting an RFQ, sending us a WTS request, Configuring a custom server or submitting a general inquiry. We only use your information internally as a company and NEVER sell it to anyone outside of FOCUS.
E-mail Specials (Sent 2 times per month per product line)
We may use your email address to send you our email newsletters as they are filled with many money saving specials, but ONLY if you subscribe yourself to our lists. You will never receive an e-mail special from us unless you have signed yourself up to our lists because we have a verified-opt-in process in place which makes it impossible for anyone to sign you up without your authorization. Additionally: We will NEVER share, rent, or sell your information to any other organization. Submitting your information constitutes your express written permission for Focus Technology International to contact you via the mediums mentioned above. Don't worry, you can cancel your subscriptions at any time. Enjoy the great Offers you're about to receive!
Email Links
We use e-mail links throughout the site to allow you to contact us directly with any questions or comments you may have. We read every message and try to reply promptly to everyone. Information in the message is used to respond directly to your comments or questions. We may also file your comments to improve the site and programs, or review and discard the information. Your personal information is not shared with third parties without your explicit permission.
Protecting Your Information
Our online order processing allows you to make safe and secure purchases. We use a Hostway Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate to provide you with the latest encryption technology, SSL certificates insure that no one can read your information as it travels to our ordering system.
This website is tested and certified daily by ControlScan.com to pass the FBI/SANS Internet Security Test (Verify by clicking the VERIFIED SECURE ControlScan link under the navigation on the left of every page on our website). The "live" ControlScan.com mark appears only when a website's security meets the highest security scanning standards of the U.S. government, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and JCB. Please note, however, that no system is failsafe and that we cannot guarantee that the information submitted to, maintained on, or transmitted from our systems will be completely secure.
Your Comments and Suggestions
We always appreciate hearing from you and welcome your comments and emails. But we ask that you exercise good judgment because material we receive will be considered public and non-confidential. Additionally, we reserve the right to use any comments and emails you share without limitation.
Questions
If you have further questions about our Privacy Policy, the practices of our site or your experience with our site, or for information on how to opt-in or opt-out of use of your personal data, you may contact our Site Representative.
Legal
By visiting this site you are agreeing to the terms as outlined above and in the Terms of Use section. We reserve the right to change our Privacy Policy at any time.
Updated August 27, 2008
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