Our Commitment to Privacy
Your privacy is important to us. BUYHAWAII®, our subsidiaries, and affiliates ("BUYHAWAII®" or "we") are providing this notice to describe and explain our information collection practices and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used.
The Information We Collect and How We Collect It
You can visit this website and use associated BUYHAWAII® technologies without telling us whom you are or revealing any personal information about yourself. There are times, however, when we may gather information from you. For example, when voluntarily submitted, private information like your name, postal address, and e-mail address. In addition, technical reports, like details about your device and IP address, may be collected using certain other BUYHAWAII® technologies. BUYHAWAII® collects this information in several ways:
* Through the BUYHAWAII® Profile page (see below).
* Through registration, surveys, and other online forms (some of which may be managed by third parties on behalf of BUYHAWAII®).
* As part of an ongoing sales process.
* While providing technical support, consultation, live chat, or product information.
* Through the process of maintaining and upgrading our products.
* Through automated means such as communications protocols, e-mail communications, and cookies.
* Through our mobile applications (some of which may be managed by third parties on behalf of BUYHAWAII®).
* Through your use of social connectors and BUYHAWAII®-affiliated social networking areas.
* Through your interest in BUYHAWAII® ads placed on third-party sites.
To provide you with timely, high-quality information, we may also ask you to provide us with information regarding your professional interests and experiences with our products or services. Providing us with this information is optional. Personal data or other data collected online may also combine with the information you provide to us through other sources such as product registration, call centers, or in conjunction with events such as trade shows, training seminars, and conferences. Information that you supply will relate to the relationship that BUYHAWAII® has with you or your organization.
Your BUYHAWAII® Profile
Your BUYHAWAII® Profile is one collection point we use to manage your personal information. You can create, access, update and delete your profile information by visiting https://www.buyhawaii.com/profile.
Creating a BUYHAWAII® Profile enables you to:
* Specify your preferences related to BUYHAWAII®'s communication with you via e-mail.
* Gain access to restricted site content.
* Access BUYHAWAII® white papers.
* View webcasts and other online events.
* Subscribe to BUYHAWAII® e-news delivered to your inbox and targeted to your needs and interests.
* Manage your subscriptions to print and online BUYHAWAII® publications.
* Receive e-mail alerts when key content goes live.
* Auto-populate form fields with personal information when you make online transactions or complete event registration forms.
* Participate in BUYHAWAII® Communities, like Businesses and Community Groups.
Web Server Logs
We maintain and track usage through Web server logs in administering this site. Web server logs provide information such as what types of browsers are accessing our site, what pages receive high traffic, and the times of day our servers experience significant load. We use this information to improve our site's content and navigation features. In addition, anodized or aggregated forms of this data may be used to identify future features and functions to develop for the site and provide better customer service.
Cookies
Certain "cookies" technologies can provide tailored information from a website. A cookie is an element of data that a website can send to your browser, which your browser may then store on your system. Some pages on our site use cookies that assist you in navigating and using the site, for example, to help you access secure areas or use a shopping cart. BUYHAWAII® may set these types of cookies without requesting your consent.
Other pages on the site may place cookies to collect aggregate usage information that we use to improve how the site works. Cookies may also be used on our site to remember your choices, such as your geographical region, user name, or other personalization or customization. We use these cookies to improve your user experience so we can better serve you when you return to our site. BUYHAWAII® will consider your use of the website as your consent for BUYHAWAII® to set these cookies.
BUYHAWAII® may work with select third-party partners who set cookies to serve you BUYHAWAII®-related content, including BUYHAWAII® advertisements, on their sites or elsewhere on the Internet, based on your prior visits to our site. BUYHAWAII® also sets cookies that look at your preferences when you use the website so that BUYHAWAII® may offer you tailored marketing collateral, such as whitepapers, that may interest you. You may need to utilize these cookies via the mechanism provided by BUYHAWAII® for these cookies to work. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. You agree that we can place these cookies on your system using our website. Please refer to the user information provided with your Web browser for more details. At this time, we do not respond to browser "do not track" signals. Still, we offer you the option to opt-out of behavioral advertising. To learn more about behavioral advertising or opt-out of this type of advertising, visit the Network Advertising Initiative website or Digital Advertising Alliance website. Please note that some site functionality may be limited if you disable cookies.
Web Beacons
Some of our Web pages and HTML-formatted e-mail use Web beacons in conjunction with cookies to compile aggregated statistics about website usage. A Web beacon is an electronic image called a single-pixel (1x1) or clear GIF. Web beacons can recognize certain types of information on a visitor's computer, such as a visitor's cookie number, time and date of a page view, and a description of the page where the Web beacon is. Unfortunately, you may render some Web beacons unusable by rejecting their associated cookies.
Personalized URL Links and Personalized Message Content
Occasionally, we may create a unique web URL link for individual visitors. If you visit one of these sites, you may find forms already filled out with your name or other types of information you have previously indicated an interest in, based on the information you have given us before. We may also personalize the content of newsletters, e-mail offers, invitations, or BUYHAWAII® advertisements served to you on our third-party partners' websites based on topics you have previously indicated an interest in. In addition, we collect information about how you consume this type of personalized information to help us provide you with other information that is better tailored to your interests. Suppose you choose to visit one of these personalized web URL links. In that case, you agree to allow BUYHAWAII® to collect information about your visits and associate that information with other information about you and your relationship with BUYHAWAII®. If you do not wish your data to be used in this way, do not accept the invitation to visit these sites.
Other Technologies
We may use other technologies to capture accurate data, such as the pages you view, the items you download, the links, your access times, and your Internet Protocol (IP) address. We also capture domain names, system configurations, and settings to help us understand how you use BUYHAWAII®-affiliated technologies, serve you relevant content, and assist you with questions regarding our products and services. If you decide that you want to fine-tune the information that BUYHAWAII® is providing to you, we invite you to update your BUYHAWAII® Profile.
How We Use Your Information:
* BUYHAWAII® may use your personal information to:
* Fulfill subscription requests, orders for software and services made online and provide other information you require.
* Make the website easier for you to use.
* Help us customize content most relevant to your interests.
* Notify you about important news concerning BUYHAWAII®
* Notify you of new products and services, product updates, technical support issues, events, and special offers we think you may be interested in.
How We Share Your Information
We may share the personal data you provide with other BUYHAWAII® entities or business partners for purposes related to those described above. We will not sell, rent, or lease your personally identifiable information to others. BUYHAWAII® reserves the right to disclose any pertinent information to law enforcement or other governmental officials as we believe necessary or appropriate in our sole discretion.
Choice / Opt-Out
BUYHAWAII® offers you the choice of receiving different types of communication and information related to our company, products, and services. For example, you may subscribe to e-newsletters or other publications; you may also elect to receive marketing communications and other special offers from us via e-mail. Suppose you would like to change your communication preferences. In that case, we provide unsubscribe links and an opt-out mechanism for your convenience from your BUYHAWAII® Profile page.
Our Commitment to Data Security
BUYHAWAII® is concerned about the security of your information. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the appropriate use of information, we have put reasonable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online. We use encryption technology when collecting or transferring sensitive data such as credit card information. Credit card numbers are used only to process payments and not for other purposes.
External Links
Links to third-party websites from this website are provided solely for convenience. If you use these links, you will leave this site. We have not reviewed these third-party sites and do not control them. BUYHAWAII® does not assume responsibility for these sites, their content, or privacy policies. BUYHAWAII® does not endorse or make any representations about them or any information, software, other products or materials, or any results obtained from using them. If you decide to access any of the third-party sites linked to this site, you do so at your own risk.
Our Worldwide Practices
BUYHAWAII® is a globally-minded corporation with technical systems that cross borders. As a result, personal information collected on our site may be transferred across state and country borders and stored or processed in the United States, Canada, or any other country in which BUYHAWAII®, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or business units maintain facilities for data consolidation storage simplified customer information management. Using this website, you consent to any such transfer of information outside of your country of residence. BUYHAWAII®, our subsidiaries, affiliates, and business units will handle your information collected on our site consistently, as described here, even if the laws in some countries may provide less protection for your data. Our privacy practices are designed to protect your data worldwide. To ensure adequate safety for the personal information of employees and workers that BUYHAWAII® receives in the United States from the European Economic Area and the personal information that BUYHAWAII®'s Solutions OnDemand business unit receives in the United States from the European Economic Area, BUYHAWAII® has certified to the US-EU Safe Harbor Principles. For more information about the Safe Harbor Principles, please visit the U.S. Department of Commerce's website at https://export.gov/safeharbor/. For more information about the privacy practices of BUYHAWAII® Solutions OnDemand, please see the BUYHAWAII® Solutions OnDemand Business Customer Privacy Policy.
Changes to This Statement
Suppose there are updates to the terms of BUYHAWAII®'s online Privacy Statement. In that case, we will post those changes here and update the revision date in this document. As a result, you will always know what data we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have. You're continued use of BUYHAWAII®' website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Statement means you accept those changes.
Your Acceptance of These Terms
Using BUYHAWAII®' website signifies your consent to this Privacy Statement.
How to Contact Us
Should you have comments or questions about this Privacy Statement, you may e-mail us at privacy@buyhawaii.com. You may also contact us via postal mail at the following address:
BUYHAWAII, Inc.
ATTN: Legal Division / Privacy Officer
850 West Hind Drive STE 108
Honolulu, Hawaii 96821
Revised May 22, 2022
