Effective as of January 15, 2004
IntroductionThe Emerging Markets Group is a privacy conscious
global organization. The following privacy statement explains how we
protect visitors’ information gathered via this global Web site.
If you as a visitor choose to register or submit information to this Web site,
you agree to the use of such data in accordance with this privacy
statement. Please note that this site contains links to other sites,
including sites maintained by member firms and affiliates of The Emerging
Markets Group, which may not be governed by this privacy statement.
If you have any questions regarding this privacy statement or do not feel that
your concerns have been addressed, please direct your questions to us using the
Contact Us link.
Information Collection
As a visitor, you do not have to submit any personal information in order to use
the Web site. The site collects only personally identifiable information
that is specifically and voluntarily provided by visitors. Such
information may consist of, but is not limited to, your name, current job
title, company address, email address and telephone and fax numbers.
We do not usually seek sensitive information (e.g., data relating to race or
ethnic origin, religious beliefs, criminal record, physical or mental health,
or sexual orientation) from visitors. We will, where necessary, obtain
visitors’ explicit consent to collect and use such information.
Cookies and Web Beacons
To ensure that our Web site is well managed and to facilitate improved
navigation within the site, we or our service provider(s) may use cookies
(small text files stored in a user’s browser) or Web beacons (electronic images
that allow the Web site to count visitors who have accessed a particular page
and to access certain cookies) to collect aggregate data. We may use such
devices to track information on our systems and identify categories of visitors
by items such as IP address, domain, browser type and pages visited. This
information is reported to our Webmasters who use the information to analyze
the number of visitors to different areas of the site and to make sure that our
Web site is serving as a useful, effective information source.
Neither our cookies nor Web beacons collect any personal information such as
your name or email address. Further, most browsers permit individuals to
decline cookies. However, under specific circumstances, visitors may be denied
access to some parts of our site if their browsers are set to decline cookies.
Information Use
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 EMG areas of interest, such as specific The
Emerging Markets Group or member firm publications or marketing campaigns, we
may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customize
our response to further requests or inquiries. We may also use the
information to personalize your Web site experience. And, when you choose
to register online for an EMG-hosted event, we will use the information you
submit to respond to you. In addition, the web masters may, where
necessary, use your information for various site related tasks. We will ensure
that our marketing activities comply with applicable law, and implement
procedures to obtain necessary consents before sending you emails containing
information about EMG service offerings. You may at any time request that
we discontinue sending you such materials.
Disclosure of Information to Third Parties
Although we may provide visitors’ information to service providers that handle
information on our behalf, we will usually not share the information with third
parties or other EMG entities for secondary or unrelated purposes unless
otherwise disclosed at the point of collection.
Personal information may be transmitted internationally through the The Emerging
Markets Group worldwide organization 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 a visitor’s country of
residence. By providing information to The Emerging Markets Group 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.
Access to Information
We are dedicated to providing reasonable access to visitors who wish to review
the personal information retained when they register with our Web site and
correct any inaccuracies it may contain. Visitors who choose to register
may access their user profile, correct and update their details, or unsubscribe
at any time. Visitors who have any problem accessing their profiles, or
would like to request a copy of their personal information should contact
Webmaster Services using the Contact Us link. In all cases we will treat
requests to access information or change information in accordance with
applicable legal requirements.
Information Security
We have in place reasonable commercial standards of technology and operational
security to protect all information provided by visitors from loss, misuse,
alteration or
destruction.
Changes to our Privacy Policy
The Emerging Markets Group reserves the right to modify or amend this privacy
statement at any time and for any reason. Nothing contained herein creates
or is intended to create a contract or agreement between The Emerging Markets
Group and any user visiting the Web site or providing identifying information
of any kind.
Children's Privacy Protection
The Emerging Markets Group understands the importance of protecting children's
privacy in the interactive online world. The Web site covered by this
privacy policy is not designed for or intentionally targeted at children 13
years of age or younger. It is not our policy to intentionally collect or
maintain information about anyone under the age of 13.