AGC PRIVACY POLICY
We, at Asia General Corporation recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of information collected about the users of our web site. This Privacy Policy discloses the information we gather, how we use it, and how to correct or change it. At AGC, it is our intention to give you an understanding about how we collect your information and use it in the course of our business.
AGC gathers one type of information from you: the data that you provide through email.
However, be assured that AGC will not disclose personal information to third parties without your consent, except as noted in this Privacy Policy or disclosed to you when your email is submitted.
Email
We collect information by specifically requesting it from you. Generally this occurs when you email us at the email address provided on the AGC web site to request for information or service. Usually, we use your information to improve the web site and deliver products and/or services. AGC also uses the information to customize your preferences and inform you on products and/or services specifically catered to your needs.
Use Of Cookies
Cookies are small pieces of information that a web site sends to your computer for record-keeping purposes, and is stored on your computer's hard drive. Cookies make web-browsing easier for you by saving your preferences so that we can use the saved information to facilitate your use of our web site when you return to the AGC web site. Cookies do not tell us your individual identity unless you have chosen to provide it to us.
By showing how and when users use the AGC web site, cookies help us see which areas of the site are popular and which are not or need maintenance.
Most cookies expire after a period of time, or you may delete your cookie file at any time you choose. Most web browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. You can reset your web browser to refuse cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, note that some parts of AGC’s services will not function properly or may be considerably slower if you refuse cookies.
AGC has two primary uses for cookies. First, we use them to specify a user's preferences. Second, AGC uses cookies to track web site usage trends and patterns. This helps us understand our users' needs better and improve areas of our web site. While both of these activities depend on the use of cookies, you have the option of disabling the cookies through your web browser preferences.
Information Sharing at AGC
AGC will not disclose any personal information that you submit to us, except when you grant us authority over your information or under certain circumstances, such as when we believe that the law requires it or under the circumstances specified below. The following are some examples that your personal information may be disclosed.
Business Partners & Third-Party’s
AGC may disclose some or all of your personal information to business partners and/or or third-party providers, but the user will be notified prior to collecting or transferring the data. By requesting for more information, you give AGC full permission to transfer your personal information to the third-party so they can fulfill your request. In many instances, only your e-mail address will be shared. If more personal information will be shared with the third-party, you will be notified prior to the transfer.
Other
AGC may also disclose account information in certain cases when we have evidence to believe that disclosing this information is necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action to someone who may be in violation of our terms of use, or may be causing interference with any of AGC's rights or property. AGC may disclose or access account information when we believe that the law requires it and for administrative purposes that we deem necessary to maintain, service, and improve our products and services.
How Can You Control the Usage Of Information?
In case you change your mind or certain personal information has changed (i.e. contact information), please email us with the updated information. If a user wishes to update personal information or does not agree to the usage provided herein for any reason, he/she may contact: AGC at (714) 990-6699.
What Happens When You Link to a Third Party Site?
You should be aware that when you are on AGC's and/or AGC-affiliates' web site you can be directed to other web sites that are beyond our control and are outside of services performed by AGC.
AGC does not control such web sites, and are not responsible for their contents or the hyperlinks they choose to place on such web sites. AGC's inclusions of hyperlinks to these web sites do not imply any endorsement of the material on such web sites or any association with their operators. Our Privacy Policy does not extend to anything that is inherent in the operation of the Internet, which is beyond AGC's control.
Note: Whenever you give out information on-line, that information may be collected and used by people you do not know. While AGC strives to protect your information and privacy, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose on-line therefore, you disclose such information at your own risk.
Is Information Secure from Others Using the AGC Web site?
The security of all information associated with our users is of utmost concern to AGC. We exercise care in providing secure transmission of your information from your computer to our servers. The data transmission over the Internet cannot be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to protect your information, AGC cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us or from our on-line products or services therefore, you do so at your own risk. Once we receive your transmission, AGC uses industry standard efforts to protect your information (i.e. firewalls and Secure Socket Layers (SSL)) but please note that a 100% security does not exist on the Internet.
Your acceptance of the terms of this privacy policy
By using the AGC web site, you signify your agreement to AGC's Privacy Policy. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS WEB SITE. Your continued use of AGC's web sites following the posting of changes to these terms will signify that you accept those changes.
Effective Date: This policy was last updated on October 1, 2005
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