IDC UK and Ireland Events - Privacy Policy

IDC UK and Ireland is committed to protecting your privacy. You can visit most pages on our site without giving us any information about yourself. However, sometimes we do need information to provide services that you request. This online privacy policy is designed to tell you about how we collect and use information so that you can make an informed choice about using this site. Our policy complies with the EU Directive on Data Protection. Please see below for further information or if you have any questions or concerns relating to IDC UK and Ireland's sites and/or data protection, please email esimpson@idc.com.

Information Collection
We log a visitor's domain and IP address automatically; this information does not identify you as an individual, but only the computer that is being used to view the site. This data is used to see where the site is being used in the world to ensure coverage and for click stream analysis to help better understand site usage, so that we can improve our service to you. We do not link information automatically logged by such means with personal data about specific individuals.

The site collects only personal information that is specifically and voluntarily provided by you, for example, if you register for an event. Such information may consist of, but is not limited to, your name, current job title, company address, email address and telephone and fax numbers.

Hyperlinks

This site contains links to other Web sites. Their inclusion cannot be taken to imply any endorsement or validation by us of the content of the said Web site. IDC is not responsible for the privacy practices nor do we accept any liability in connection with the content of such Web sites.

Information Sharing: Who we Intend to Share Information With and Why

We do not rent or sell our customer email lists. We may share contact information with other professional organisations (including our event sponsors/exhibitors) to promote similar products and services. If you do not want to make your details available please email esimpson@idc.com indicating either or both of the statements below:

• I do not wish to have my details made available to other organisations
• I do not wish to receive information about IDC UK events or services

Third Parties
We may provide visitors' information to service providers that handle information on our behalf.

Personal information may be transmitted internationally through the IDC worldwide organisation or to third parties for the purposes identified above. This may include transfer to countries without data protection rules similar to those in effect in your country of residence. By providing information to IDC, through this Web site, you are consenting to such transfers.

Where appropriate, personal information may be disclosed to law enforcement, regulatory or other government agencies, or third parties where necessary or desirable to comply with legal or regulatory obligations or requests or for the purposes identified above.

Use of Personal Information

The information we collect is used to improve the content of our Web page, to notify consumers about updates to our Web site and may be compiled and shared with other companies in IDC to contact consumers for marketing purposes. It may also be shared with reputable third-party organisations for marketing purposes.

Personal information is used only for limited purposes. For example, when you register with the Web site to gain access to premium content or request future communications about areas of interest, such as specific IDC services or marketing campaigns, we may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customise our response to further requests or inquiries. We may also use the information to personalise your Web site experience. And, when you choose to register online for an IDC-hosted event, we will use the information you submit to respond to you.

We will ensure that our marketing activities comply with applicable law, and implement procedures to obtain necessary consent before sending you email containing information about IDC. You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you such material.

By registering on our Web site you have consented to IDC retaining your information on IDC's database to be used by IDC and passed to selected third parties to assist in communicating products and services that may be of interest to you. If you wish to stop receiving such information please inform your IDC local office or email esimpson@idc.com.

User's Right to Opt Out
If you do not want to receive email from IDC in the future, please let us know by sending an email to esimpson@idc.com. We may make the email address, postal address, telephone and fax numbers of those who access our site available to other reputable organisations whose products or services we think you might find interesting for example the sponsors of the IDC Conferences and events for which you have registered. If you do not want us to share your email address, postal address, telephone or fax number with other companies or organisations, please let us know by sending an email to esimpson@idc.com. Please provide us with your exact name and address. We will be sure your name is removed from the list we share with other organisations.

Site-Usage Terms
By registering on and/or using this Web site, you understand and agree as follows:

• The information collected from this site could be stored indefinitely.
• IDC and its agents may use your information for a variety of purposes, including direct marketing (unless you opt out of receiving such marketing solicitations, see above).
• IDC may share your information with relevant third-party companies (unless you opt out of having your information shared, see above).

Correcting, Updating or Removing Your Personal Information
If your personal information is incorrect, changes or if you no longer wish to receive information from IDC, we will endeavour to correct, update or remove your information as swiftly as possible. This can be done by emailing esimpson@idc.com.

Period of Grace

We will endeavour to update your records as promptly as practical. However, you may receive communications for a one-month transitional period while we process your records.

Changes/Updates to Privacy Policy
Please check this page often as from time to time IDC may update this privacy policy without prior notice. Any updates or changes will be prominently displayed.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy pledge or feel that your privacy has been compromised, please contact us at esimpson@idc.com.