The following sets forth the policies for the collection and use of personally identifiable information ("Information") by ASM in connection with its operation of its Web site located at http://www.allstarmg.com (the "Site") and supersedes any previous statement of such policies. Such policy shall not apply to other Web sites, which may provide their own policies. ASM takes its obligations regarding privacy very seriously, and it wants to ensure users are fully informed about the Information they are providing to it.
In connection with the Site, ASM may collect Information in the following ways:
ASM may also collect non-personally identifiable information from users via "cookies" (small text files placed by ASM on user computers), single-pixel GIF image files (also called "Web beacons"), Web server log analysis and other similar technological means. Such information may be used to track site trends and enhance the user experience, and may be shared with third parties.
To the extent third parties may place content on the Site, such third parties may utilize cookies or other technological means within the content to collect and utilize non-personally identifiable information. ASM is not responsible for information collected by third parties in this manner, nor for the collection or use of Information by other sites to which the Site is linked.
The following types of Information about a user are among those that may be collected by ASM in connection with the Site: name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone number, cell phone number, Web site address, patents held, product ideas, IP Address, referring site, and other technical information collected by the Site's servers.
The Site is not intended for users under the age of 18, nor does ASM knowingly collect or retain Information in connection with the Site from children under the age of 13.
ASM may use Information collected in connection with the Site in the following ways:
In order to do the foregoing, ASM may provide the Information to trusted third parties, including but not limited to selected third party business associates as well as third party contractors providing services to ASM such as the operation of the Site, communication services, and information verification. ASM will use commercially reasonable efforts to limit use of the Information by such third parties to the specific uses set forth above. ASM may also provide Information to other Web sites it operates, other business units within ASM or to its affiliated entities. ASM also utilize electronic and physical security to reduce the risk of improper access to or manipulation of Information during transmission and storage, but cannot guarantee the security or integrity of the Information and shall have no liability for breaches of security or integrity or third-party interception in transit.
ASM may also disclose Information when it determines it is necessary to comply with applicable laws or regulations, in connection with a merger, acquisition, asset purchase or sale of or by ASM, or to protect the interests or safety of ASM, its customers, or other visitors to the Site.
Third parties' use of the Information is subject to such parties' own privacy policies, for which we shall not be responsible.
Beginning on January 1, 2005, California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits customers of Site who are California residents to request certain information regarding ASM disclosure of personal information to third parties for such third parties' direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please write to: ASM, PO Box 101, Hawthorne, NY 10532
ASM reserves the right to revise and update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any such revisions will be effective on the date of posting to the Site, and will apply to all information collected by ASM both prior to and following the effective date. Your use of the Site following any such revisions will be deemed your acceptance of such revisions. Users should periodically visit this page to review the current policies with regard to Information.