Data Protection

This Privacy Policy explains how we process the personal information you provide to us, including on websites controlled by SASMAR (including its subsidiaries and affiliates) that link to this Privacy Policy (referred to as the SASMAR Website). This privacy policy does not apply to personal information you provide to third-party websites that may be linked to the SASMAR website. Your use of the SASMAR website is governed by this Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

How we define personal information
Personal information refers to information that can be used to identify you or can reasonably be used to identify you, and is uploaded to the SASMAR website for storage. Personal information includes your name, your postal code and your telephone number.

SASMAR collects information in two ways:
1. Personal information you submit: SASMAR will collect the personal information you enter on the SASMAR website. For example, the name, zip code, email address you submitted, or other information entered to obtain information, register for events, contact customer service, or participate in surveys. To protect your privacy, you should not provide any information that SASMAR has not requested. *2. Passive collection of unidentified information: SASMAR website may collect your information when you visit our webpage without asking you. Unidentified information may be collected using the following technologies: Cookies, web tags, and web beacons. Your web browser will automatically transmit some unidentified information to the SASMAR web page, such as the URL of the website you just visited and the version information of your web browser. This information will make your browsing experience more comfortable and allow us to provide better services, such as providing customized web page services to customers, statistical data, analyzing trends, and other services that can be used to improve the web page. Some functions of the SASMAR web pages cannot be implemented without unidentified information technology. This information cannot be used to identify you without identifying the information.

Like most websites, we make use of Cookies and Pixels
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer. At sasmar.com we use cookies to keep track of the items in your shopping cart and to remember your settings when you leave. To order products on sasmar.com, you need to allow cookies in your browser. If you do not want cookies, you can still browse the site, but you will not be able to purchase anything. Most browsers have cookies turned on by default. Please note that cookies will not damage your computer. Pixels are small bits of code on a web page or email notification. We may use Pixels to understand whether your device interacts with certain networks or content on our Services, which helps provide you with a better experience and allows us to improve our website. We do not collect or retain credit card information in cookies or pixels.

Under what circumstances may SASMAR collect and use personal information?
SASMAR will use the personal information you provide through the SASMAR website to answer your questions and provide you with efficient customer service. After entering personal information into forms or data pages on this website, SASMAR may use certain identification technologies to allow this website to remember your personal preferences, such as the pages of the website you frequently visit, or your user ID. We may also use this personal information for other business purposes, such as providing you with the opportunity to receive notifications about SASMAR products or services, inviting you to participate in product surveys, or notifying you of special promotions.

Does SASMAR collect or store my credit card information?
SASMAR does not collect or store credit card information. All transactions are processed using trusted third-party payment processing companies, including PayPal, Stripe, and others.

Will SASMAR integrate personal information?
SASMAR may integrate customers' personal information. We use this information to help us improve the SASMAR web pages and SASMAR products, communicate information to you, and improve our marketing and research activities, as well as facilitate other business functions.

What choices do I have about how SASMAR collects and uses personal information about me?
You can limit the amount and type of personal information that SASMAR collects about you at any time by choosing not to enter personal information on the SASMAR website. Some of our services can only be provided to you after collecting certain personal information from you. Other parts of the SASMAR website may ask you if you would like to opt in or out of our discount contact list in order to receive offers, promotions and other services that may be of interest to you.

Who has access to personal information about me?
The Personal Information Section is staffed by a limited number of SASMAR employees, certain SASMAR partner companies, and individuals with whom SASMAR has contracts for business activities and entity access. We train our employees on the importance of privacy and how to handle and manage customer data appropriately and securely. In addition, SASMAR will notify you if you are registering for an event in which SASMAR collaborates with other companies. Additionally, SASMAR requires its contractors to keep your personal information confidential and to use the personal information only to perform SASMAR's functions.

Does SASMAR share personal information with third parties?
As a general guideline, SASMAR will not share your personal information with third parties except where necessary to carry out programs or activities in accordance with confidentiality agreements required by law or through approved contractors. As required by law, SASMAR will not disclose your personal information to third parties for third party marketing purposes unless you have the opportunity to opt in or out. However, if SASMAR sells a product line or division, your personal information may be transferred to the buyer while the buyer continues to provide you with information and services. If SASMAR provides your personal information to individuals and institutions that help us carry out our business activities, SASMAR will require these individuals and institutions to keep it confidential and only use your personal information to implement SASMAR's functions. SASMAR reserves the right to disclose your personal information in response to information authorization requests from government agencies, to address national security concerns, or as otherwise required by law.

Where does SASMAR store data?
The data you provide to us is stored securely within Europe, but we may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) in order to provide you with services. In order to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, we may transfer, process and store your information in any country in which our affiliates, subsidiaries, suppliers or agents are located. These countries include the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Hong Kong. For example, information within the European Economic Area may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area. These countries may not provide the same level of protection for personal data as within the European Economic Area. By using our site, you consent to the transfer of your information outside of your country.

How does SASMAR protect personal information?
SASMAR's approach is to protect every web page that collects personal information. However, we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of personal information transmitted over the Internet. We strongly encourage you to be vigilant when transmitting personal information over the Internet, especially your health information. SASMAR cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not have access to your personal information. Therefore, you must weigh the benefits and risks when submitting personal information to SASMAR. In some cases, we may provide links to websites that are not controlled by SASMAR. You should review the privacy policies of these third-party websites before submitting personal information.

How does SASMAR protect children's privacy?
SASMAR does not knowingly collect or use any information from children (we define "children" on the SASMAR website as "minors under the age of 16"). We do not knowingly allow children to order our products, communicate with us or use any of our online services. If you are a parent and discover that your child has provided us with information, please contact us using one of the methods specified below and we will work with you to resolve the issue.

How do I correct or delete personal information from my current customer record?
You can delete data, ask us to delete your personal information from current customer records or amend your personal information by logging into your account. You can review or update the personally identifiable information we hold about you at any time by logging into your account on our website. To obtain a copy of portions of our website that are not provided with information, you may email privacy@sasmar.com and we will notify you upon receipt of your request and whether we require any fees to provide you with the information.

How to contact us about your information
If you have questions about the use, modification or deletion of the personal information you have provided to us, or if you wish to opt-out of future communications from SASMAR business or specific SASMAR programs, you may inquire by sending an email to privacy@sasmar.com. Alternatively, you may send correspondence to the following address: SASMAR Attention Privacy and Regulatory Affairs 155 North Wacker Drive STE 4250 CHICAGO, IL 60606 UNITED STATES

In all communications with SASMAR, please include the email address used to register (if applicable), the website address on which you provided the personal information, the specific SASMAR activity for which the personal information was entered, and a detailed description of your request. If you would like to delete or modify your personal information and contact us via email, please include a deletion request or an amendment request (if used) in the subject line of the email. We will do our best to respond promptly to all reasonable requests. If you are dissatisfied with our privacy statement or you have any complaint, please email us at privacy@sasmar.com. If your dissatisfaction is not resolved, then we hope that you will agree to resolve it with us in good faith in a mediation or arbitration process question. If you are unhappy in any way with the way we process your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Officer.

How do I know if SASMAR has updated this policy?
SASMAR reserves the right to modify this privacy policy without prior notice to reflect changes in technology, legal rules and business methods. If SASMAR changes its Privacy Policy, a new Privacy Policy will reflect those changes and the date of the change and details of the change will be added to this paragraph. This privacy policy was updated on April 26, 2019, and is effective today.