Your privacy is important to us. So we have developed a privacy policy (“Privacy Policy”) and cookie policy (“Cookie Policy”) that covers how we collect, use, disclose, transfer, and store your information. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our privacy practices and let us know if you have any questions.
This policy summarises the different types of cookies we use on the website, together with their respective purpose and how to prevent and/or delete cookies. What are cookies?
What are cookies?
Cookies are files or pieces of information that may be stored on your computer (or other internet enabled devices, such as a smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. A cookie will usually contain the name of the website from which the cookie originated, the “lifetime” of the cookie (i.e. how long it will remain on your device), and a value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number.
There are three types of cookies:
Persistent cookies save a file for an extended period on your computer and is used, for example, with functions which describe what information is new since you last visited the particular website (how long the cookie remains on your device will depend on the duration or “lifetime” of the specific cookie and your browser settings).
Session cookies are stored temporarily in your computer’s memory while you are visiting the website and surfing a page, and is used, for example, to determine what language you have chosen. Once you leave the website, the session cookie is deleted.
What cookies we use and what we use cookies for
The website uses cookies which are essential to make the website work correctly and are strictly necessary in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features. These cookies are used for two purposes: (1) to enable the Construction Telematics website to customize some of its information for your convenience, such as remembering the language you selected; and (2) in some instances, to associate you with your user information. For example, through the use of cookies we may provide a service so that you can login automatically and thereby save you time.
We also use Google Analytics as an analysis tool to better understand how people use the website, and Google Analytics uses cookies. The information generated by them through your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. The information is used to evaluate data traffic. For example, we use reports on website activity to improve the content, navigation and structure of the website. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.
How to prevent and/or delete cookies
Most internet browsers are initially set up to automatically accept cookies. You can change the settings to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. There are a number of ways to manage cookies. Please refer to your browser instructions or help screen to learn more about how to adjust or modify your browser settings. If you use different devices to view and access the website (e.g. your computer, smartphone, tablet etc) you will need to ensure that each browser on each device is adjusted to suit your cookie preferences.
If you disable the cookies that we use, this may impact your experience while on the website. For example you may need to accept cookies in order to login and use certain interactive services on the website.
Leica Geosystems AG is the data controller of the personal data that is submitted by you through this website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and use your personal data through this website. It also describes the choices available to you regarding our use of your personal data and how you can access and update this personal data.
Collection and Use of Personal Data
We collect and store information needed in order to create and maintain the account used to access the website and its services. Further, we will only collect and store the domain name and host from which a user accessed the Internet (e.g., aol.com), the IP address of the user's computer, the user's browser software and operating system, the date and time the user accesses the website and the Internet address of any website from which the user linked directly to our website or to which the user links after visiting our website. We use this information to measure the number of visitors to sections of our website, to determine from where our visitors linked and to where our visitors link from the website and to help us make our website more useful. For example, we organize and analyze IP addresses so that we can provide efficient service, enhance security, monitor appropriate usage and produce traffic volume statistics.
Information Sharing
We will share your personal data with third parties only in the ways that are described in this Privacy Policy. We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
We may provide your personal data to companies that provide services to help us with the operation of this website or other business activities. Said companies are authorized to use your personal data only as necessary to provide these services to us.
In addition, we may also disclose your personal data
Security
The security of your personal data is important to us. We comply with accepted industry standards to protect the personal data submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is however 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Data Retention
We will retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you wish to cancel your account or request that we no longer use your personal data to provide you services contact using the contact form. We will retain and use your information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Access and Rectification
You have rights of access and rectification in relation to your personal data. Once annually, you may obtain information free of charge regarding the personal data which is processed by us and which relates to you as a data subject. If you want to obtain such information, or request that your data is edited or erased, please contact Leica Geosystems AG.
We may update this Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our information practices. If we make any material changes we will notify you by email or by means of a notice on the website prior to the change becoming effective. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.
This text may be translated into other languages than English. In case of a conflict resulting from discrepancies between translations the English version shall prevail.
Last updated: October, 2012