MPI Research, Inc. (“MPI”) respects the privacy of visitors (“Users”) to its websites, and as a result, created this Privacy Statement. This statement sets forth the online data collection and usage policies that apply to websites which are owned or controlled by MPI only, and to no other websites which may be accessed by links contained herein. By accessing this website, User consents to the policies and practices set forth in this Privacy Statement.

NON PERSONAL & PERSONAL INFORMATION

Generally, Users may browse through MPI’s websites without voluntarily giving any information about themselves. However, like many Internet websites, MPI collects different types of information in connection with the rendering of services and the administration of this website.

This website automatically tracks certain non-personal information, including but not limited to, the URL that the User came from, the browser that the User is using, the User’s Internet Protocol address, the time and date of User’s visit, and the User’s operating system. In addition, MPI uses standard technology called "cookies" to collect information about how Users access and use this website. (For further discussion, see “Cookies”, below.)

This website may also request information which can personally identify a User, such as the User’s name, birth date, social security number, postal address, telephone number, e-mail address, financial information (such as a credit card or bank account number), age, gender, occupation and any other information from which the User’s identity may be discernible ("Personal Information"). Some instances in which Personal Information may be collected, include, but are not limited to the following:

• Registration and Request for Service. Registration may be required in order to request services using the MPI website. In such case, Users who request services may be required to provide certain Personal Information when registering.
• Online Surveys. From time to time, Users may be asked to respond to answer online surveys through the website, which may require the disclosure of certain Personal Information. MPI’s surveys are designed to obtain broad demographic information regarding our services and the desires and concerns of MPI’s customers and visitors.
• Correspondence. If a User sends personal correspondence, such as e-mails or letters, MPI may collect such information into a file specific to that User.

COOKIES

This website may contain “cookies” on certain pages of the service. Cookies are electronic data which MPI’s web server sends to the browser file on a User’s hard drive. When a User returns to this website, MPI will detect whether the User has an MPI cookie on its computer. These cookies help MPI analyze User access to this website. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but Users are free to decline this feature, thereby potentially rendering this website unusable.

HOW MPI USES INFORMATION COLLECTED FROM THE WEBSITE

MPI uses the information collected from this website to customize content, fulfill User requests for products and services, to improve services, to contact Users regarding services and other information, which, based on a User's Personal Information, may be of interest to him/her.

This website may contain chat rooms, forums, message boards, or news groups available to Users. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information, and that Users should exercise discretion prior to disclosing any Personal Information. This website may also contain links to third party sites. MPI does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of third-party websites accessed through this site or for any privacy practices with respect to such sites.

MPI may use an outside advertising or marketing company to display advertisements on this website. These advertisements may contain cookies. Although it is MPI’s policy to attempt to require third parties to whom we provide information to comply with our privacy policies, we cannot guarantee their compliance.

SECURITY

MPI is aware of the concerns about the privacy of any information submitted online. This website has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. User information is stored on servers protected by firewall, system-level, and database-level security. Only employees who have a need to know have access to the User information in order to perform specific job related tasks. In addition, every employee of MPI is required to sign MPI’s standard nondisclosure agreement that requires employees to keep this information confidential.

MPI will not voluntarily disclose or sell any Personal Information collected, unless (i) the release of such information is required in connection with the maintenance and administration of this site; (ii) required by law to comply with a legal requirement, such as a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena, court order, or administrative inquiry; (iii) the User consents. However, MPI cannot ensure that a User's private communications or Personal Information will never be disclosed in ways not otherwise described in this Privacy Statement. By way of example (without limiting the foregoing), MPI may be forced to disclose information to the government or third parties under certain circumstances, or third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications. Therefore, although we believe we use industry standard practices to protect our Users' privacy, we do not promise that their Personal Information or private communications can remain private.

CHANGES TO THE PRIVACY STATEMENT

MPI’s internal web security policies are reviewed and revised on a regular basis. MPI reserves the right to modify this Privacy Statement from time to time. Changes to this Privacy Statement will become effective upon posting to this website.

MISCELLANEOUS

MPI is providing this website on an “AS-IS” basis without any representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the site, any site that is hyperlinked hereto, including without limitation, the accuracy of any of the information contained therein. User acknowledges and agrees that MPI is owner and record owner of all intellectual property rights relating to this website, including all patents, trademarks, and copyrightable material contained herein. User further acknowledges and agrees that no licenses or rights to MPI’s intellectual property are conferred to User by accessing this website. MPI assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors or omissions in any of the information contained in this website. User’s access to, browsing of or use of this website is at User’s risk. USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR THE USE OF THIS SERVER AND THE INTERNET. MPI AND ITS AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR ENDORSEMENTS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE INFORMATION, ANY DOCUMENTATION AND RELATED GRAPHICS, ACCESSED FROM, OR VIA, THE MPI WEBSITES OR THE INTERNET, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL MPI BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE, PERFORMANCE OR INTERPRETATION OF THE INFORMATION, THIS WEBSITE OR THE INTERNET.

IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PRIVACY STATEMENT, DO NOT USE THE MPI WEBSITES.