Privacy Statement

Protecting the security and privacy of your personal data is important to us; therefore, we conduct our business in compliance with applicable laws on data privacy protection and data security.


Personal data.
Personal data is information that identifies you, e. g. your name, your address, email or postal addresses: VERMONT HARDING does not collect personal data from you except when you specifically provide it, e.g. when ordering information material. When you do provide us with personal data, we usually use it to respond to your inquiry, process your order or provide you access to specific information or offers. We do not sell or otherwise market your personal data to third parties, except to our corporate affiliates.

Purpose Limitation. VERMONT HARDING will collect, use or disclose personal data supplied by you online only for the purposes disclosed to you, unless the disclosure (1) is required by law or the competent governmental or judicial authorities, (2) is necessary to prevent fraud or other illegal activities, such as willful attacks on VERMONT HARDING information technology systems.

Non-Personal Data Collected Automatically. When you access the VERMONT HARDING Web site, general non-personal information (Internet browser used, number of visits, average time spent on site, pages viewed) is recorded automatically (not as part of registration). This information is used to gauge our Web site\'s appeal and to improve its content and functionality. Your data is not processed any further nor is it transmitted to third parties.

"Cookies" - Information Stored Automatically on Your Computer. Cookies are tiny files that are temporarily stored on your hard disk, enabling our site to recognize your computer the next time you visit the VERMONT HARDING Web site. We use Cookies exclusively to collect information concerning the use of our Web site..Cookies contain no personally identifiable data, so the protection of your privacy is ensured. Depending on your settings, your Internet browser will automatically accept Cookies. However, you may change your browser settings at any time and choose to access our Web site without accepting Cookies.

Children. VERMONT HARDING will not knowingly collect personal data from children without insisting that they seek prior parental consent if required by applicable law. We will only use or disclose personal data about a child to the extent permitted by law, to seek parental consent pursuant to local law and regulations or to protect a child. The definition of \"child\" or \"children\" should take into account applicable laws as well as national and regional cultural customs.

Security. To protect your personal data against accidental or unlawful destruction, loss or alteration and against unauthorized disclosure or access, VERMONT HARDING uses technical and organizational security measures.

Links to Other Web Sites. This statement on privacy protection applies for the www.vermontharding.com homepage. The Web pages in this homepage may contain links to other providers within and outside VERMONT HARDING Ltd., to which this privacy protection statement does not extend. VERMONT HARDING is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of other Web sites. When you leave our Web site, please be aware of and read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information.