Hoffmann Machine Company’s
privacy policy exceeds the standards required by congressional
legislation. One requirement of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley
Financial Modernization Act of 1999, or GLB, requires
financial institutions to provide customers with the ability
to "opt-out" of information sharing. While we
are not a bank or financial institution, we fully agree
with this legislation and have decided to put even more
safeguards for your privacy in place.
Hoffmann Machine Company Inc.
has adopted an "opt-in" privacy policy, which
means that we will not share your data unless you explicitly
request that we do so.
Privacy
Policy
Our Privacy Policy is simple and
straightforward. We respect your privacy, and we are committed
to protecting it.
We protect the confidentiality
and security of your personal and financial information
by placing you, our customer, in control of the process
by allowing you to consent to information sharing before
it occurs as described in this Privacy Policy.
Hoffmann Machine Company Inc. is committed to these four
Privacy Principles. By using our web site or by placing
an order with us, you consent to the collection and use
of information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.
Principle 1.
We limit how, and with whom, we share your information
based on your choice. Hoffmann Machine Company Inc. will
only share your personal information with others:
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at your request;
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to
process or service a transaction or product authorized
or requested by you;
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when
required by law to disclose such information to appropriate
authorities;
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to
companies that assist us in marketing our products and
services;
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as
otherwise allowable by law, such as sharing with data
processors, credit bureaus, printers, shipping houses,
etc.
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to
better serve you by forwarding your information to a
local Hoffmann distributor or sales representative
We do not share your personal
information with others for marketing purposes, except
at your request. However, other companies may obtain your
name and address from other sources and send you information
on their products and services.
Principle
Principle 2.
We collect only the information necessary to deliver the
products and services you request.
Hoffmann Machine Company Inc. collects only the information
about you necessary to serve your needs, to protect against
fraud, and to fulfill legal and regulatory requirements.
We collect the following:
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Information we receive from you on credit applications
and other forms, and any other information you subsequently
provide to us orally, in writing or through the Internet;
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Information
about your transactions and communications with us;
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Information
we receive from credit bureaus;
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Information
from public records accessed in the ordinary course
of business
Principle 3.
We establish safeguards to
ensure the security and confidentiality of your information
Hoffmann Machine Company
Inc. restricts access to your information to our employees
who need it to do their job. Employees with access to
your information are required to strictly maintain the
confidentiality of all customer information.
Principle 4.
We maintain your privacy
even after you cease to be our customer.
If you decide to close your account or become an inactive
customer, Hoffmann Machine Company Inc. will continue
to follow this privacy policy with respect to the information
we have in our possession about you and your account(s).
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