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Privacy Policy

Safeguarding your privacy is very important to us. The International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM) imposes restrictions on the use of any personal information you provide with the aim of protecting personal data and your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains the manner in which the IFPSM collects, uses and maintains information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the http://www.ifpsm.org/ website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the site and all products and services offered by the IFPSM.

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Personal identification information

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We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users fill out a form, respond to a survey, signup to a service or in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our site.

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Why do you need my details?

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Users may be asked for, name, email address, postal address, details where appropriate. We will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personally identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain site related activities.

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We may use your personal information as follows:
 

a) enable you to make purchases and to deliver those purchases to you;
b) assist in providing information and services requested by you;
c) verify your identity and to assist you if you forget your password;
d) to send important notices, such as communications about purchases and changes to our terms, conditions, and policies.
e) for internal purposes such as auditing, data analysis, and research to improve our products, services, and customer communications.

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Non-personal identification information

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We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system and the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.

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Web browser cookies

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Our site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. User’s web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. You can disable cookies in your browser if you so wish. If they do so, some parts of the Site may not function properly.

 

How we use collected information

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The IFPSM may collect and use Users personal information for the following purposes:

  • To run and operate our Site
    We may need your information display content on the Site correctly.

  • To improve customer service
    Information you provide helps us respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.

  • To personalize user experience
    We may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.

  • To improve our Site
    We may use feedback you provide to improve our products and services.

  • To process payments
    We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service.

  • To run a promotion, contest, survey or other Site feature
    To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think will be of interest to them.

  • To send periodic emails
    We may use the email address to send User information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries, questions, and/or other requests.

 

How we protect your information

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We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site.

 

Sharing your personal information

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We do not sell, trade, rent or share Users personal identification information to others. We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

 

Electronic newsletters

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If User decides to opt-in to our mailing list, they will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. We may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share your information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that you have given us your permission.

 

Changes to this privacy policy

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The IFPSM has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will post a notification on the main page of our Site. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

 

Your acceptance of these terms

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By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.

 

Contacting us

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The law allows you to see and correct data held about you.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us.

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