The following Privacy Policy describes the information and privacy practices for vicorpower.com (the “Vicor Web site”). By visiting our Web site, you consent to the information practices described in this policy.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to other Web sites that may be accessible through the Vicor sites. Our sites contain links to other sites operated by third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of those other sites to learn how they collect and use information about you.
Vicor collects personal information such as your contact information (name, e-mail address), billing/shipping information (credit card number, shipping address), or your personal preferences (product interests relating to the products we may sell). When submitting personal information on an online form, we will identify which fields are required in order to fulfill your request.
While taking advantage of services available while visiting our Web sites, we may ask that you provide certain information about yourself. For example, we request personal information when you set up an account online and purchase products or services.
We use the information you provide in order to 1) fulfill requests for products, services or information, 2) measure and improve the effectiveness of our Web sites, our marketing endeavors or our services and offers, 3) tailor our online store to your preferences, 4) administer surveys, 5) send marketing communications or 6) other business purposes.
Cookies and other Technologies
A cookie is a small data file that a Web site may send to your browser and which may then be stored on your hard drive. Our Web sites use cookies to simulate a continuous connection —cookies let us "remember" information about your preferences and session, and allow you to move within areas of our Web sites without reintroducing yourself. No personally identifiable information is stored in these cookies.
Our Web server automatically collects the address of the Web site that you came from before visiting our site, which browser you used to view our site and any search terms you have entered on our site.
Our Web site may also use other technologies to track which pages on our Web sites our visitors view. This non-identifiable click-stream data helps us understand how visitors use our Web site.
Information Sharing
Vicor may need to share personal information with third parties in limited circumstances. For example, we may release personal information to third parties to perform services on our behalf such as; fulfilling our customer’s orders, sending marketing communications from Vicor, delivering packages, conducting research or surveys, sending regular mail and e-mail on behalf of Vicor, or processing credit card payments. Vicor does not sell or rent customer information to third parties.
The Vicor Companies are affiliated entities and wholly owned subsidiaries of Vicor Corporation, Inc. As such, any information you may provide to us either online or offline may be combined or shared between current or future Vicor entities and subsidiaries.
From time to time, we may be required to provide personal information in response to a valid court order, subpoena, government investigation, or as otherwise required by law. We also reserve the right to report to law enforcement agencies any activities that we, in good faith, believe to be unlawful. We may release certain personal information when we believe that such release is reasonably necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of others and ourselves. We may also release personal information in the event of a corporate sale, merger, reorganization, dissolution or similar event.
If your information is currently being used to send you marketing communications, you can opt-out at any time. All marketing e-mail and direct mail communications from Vicor tell you how to stop receiving them.
Safe Shopping Policy
Whether you are shopping online or at a Vicor retail store, we have security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse, unauthorized access and alteration of the information under our control.
Because your credit card security is a high priority, we have taken numerous steps to ensure that your payment information is processed confidentially, accurately and securely. The Vicor Web site uses encryption technology, such as Secure Sockets Layer (SSL), to protect your credit card information during data transport. SSL encrypts ordering information such as your name, address, and credit card number. In-store Web stations operate over a private, secure network.
Choosing a Personal Password
When you create an online account on the Vicor Web site, you need to select a personal password that you will remember. It must be at least 6 characters. To maximize your level of protection, you should choose a combination of both letters and numbers. You are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your passwords or any account information.
Although we cannot guarantee against any loss, misuse, unauthorized disclosure, alteration or destruction of data, we take reasonable precautions to prevent such unfortunate occurrences. Vicor cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us by e-mail and you do so at your own risk.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
Because our Web sites and businesses will continue to implement new technologies and improve the services and features we provide, this policy is subject to change. If there are changes or additions to this Privacy Policy, we will post those changes here or in other formats we deem acceptable, so that you will always know what information we collect online or offline, how we use it and what choices you have. If we change our information practices or this Privacy Policy in such a way that your personal information may be used or shared in a different manner, we will give you the opportunity to opt-out of having your information used or shared in that new manner.
Last Revised: 27 October, 2004