privacy

Heuristic Management Systems Inc. ("HMS") maintains this Internet site (the "Site") for informational and communication purposes. HMS respects and protects the privacy of those who visit our Web site ("the Site").

Personal Information

HMS respects the privacy of personally identifiable information about visitors to the Site such as names or e-mail addresses and will collect such information about you only when you knowingly and voluntarily submit it. This information is collected for the purpose of sending you requested information or products, to contact you with other product information, news or promotions, and to learn more about our Web visitors. You may choose not to receive any further information from us any time. If you give us your e-mail address, we may communicate with you via e-mail. You can choose not to receive e-mails at any time. HMS does not sell or rent personally identifiable information about visitors to the Site to third parties other than members of its distributor network. Information and correspondence may be shared electronically or otherwise between HMS and its subsidiaries, alliance partners and distributors for the purposes of relationship management and customer service. Information will not be disclosed to unrelated third parties. You can ensure that your personal information is correct and current by calling our marketing department at +1 (514) 695-8122 or by email at privacy@hms.ca.

Non-personal information

HMS may collect certain non-personal information about visitors to the Site, including but not limited to the identity of their Internet browsers, the types of operating systems they use, their IP address, their locations, and the domain names of their Internet service providers. Such non-personal information may be used by HMS for purposes including but not limited to improving the content of the Site, marketing, advertising, or research.

HMS uses "cookies" to store member names and passwords for users who wish to gain access to any private areas of the Site. Cookies allow us to both store and retrieve login information through a user's browser. A "cookie" is information stored on your computer by a web server and used to customize your web service in some way. Our sites may use cookies to offer faster responses or help customize users' sessions. Like most Internet sites, we do keep standard log records to improve our sites, to provide better information in the future and to be sure we are using resources wisely. These logs may include the user's IP address or system domain name, computer type, browser version, date and time of the visit, names of files requested and the referring page. You can set your browser software to disable cookies or to prompt you before a cookie is accepted. Our Web server automatically asks a new user whether his or her browser will agree to accept a "cookie" via the Web browser. If a visitor accepts, our Web server will identify the user's cookie for HMS's use in internal reporting or, for site personalization. If a user accepts a cookie, but would later like to remove it from his or her browser, he or she can follow the removal instructions found as part of your browser software.

Browsing

If you simply want to browse the Site, you do not need to provide us with any personal information, and you can access all public areas of the Site. When only browsing you can be assured that we do not use cookies in any part of our Site. The Site may provide links to third party sites, such as those of our business partners or distributors. HMS is not responsible for the actions of these third parties as they retain total control over their Web site. You should review their privacy policy to learn more about what and how they collect and use private information.

Submissions

Other than your e-mail address or customer information, which is subject to the Privacy Policy located on this Site, any communication or material you transmit to this Site by electronic mail or otherwise, including any questions, comments, suggestions, or the like, is and will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary and may be used by HMS, members of its authorized dealer network, its corporate partners, or their affiliates or related entities for any purpose, including but not limited to reproduction, disclosure, transmission, publication, broadcast, and posting.

Links to Third Parties

This Site may contain links to other Internet sites operated by third parties, including members of HMS's distributor network or HMS's alliance partners. HMS is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of members of its distributor network, advertisers, operators of linked sites, or other third parties. Links to other sites are provided for your convenience only, and you access them at your own risk.

Unsubscribing from email

You may choose not to receive any further information from us any time by visiting the My Account page on this site or by sending an email to remove@hms.com with the subject line "UNSUBSCRIBE" or using the email preferences form found here. To ensure the successful removal from our mailing list the email must be sent from the email address originally supplied. Alternatively you may call the marketing department on +1 (514) 695-8122.

Questions

If you have questions or comments regarding HMS's privacy practices, please send an email to privacy@hms.ca.

Revisions to this policy

HMS shall have the right at any time and without prior notice to revise the terms and provisions of this Privacy Policy or to impose a new Privacy Policy with respect to access to or use of this Site. Such revisions and additions shall be effective immediately upon notice thereof, which may be given by any means, including but not limited to posting the revised or additional terms and conditions on the Site.

For more information on our Terms of Use, consult our Terms of Use page.

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