This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which G-Con collects, uses, maintains and discloses information collected from users (each, a “User”) of the gconbio.com website (“Site”). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by G-Con.
We may collect personal identification information from Users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when Users visit our site, place an order, subscribe to the newsletter and in connection with other activities, services, features or resources we make available on our Site. Users may be asked for, as appropriate, name, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information. Users may, however, visit our Site anonymously.
G-Con will collect personal identification information from Users only if they voluntarily submit such information to us. Users can always refuse to supply personal identification information, except that it may prevent them from engaging in certain Site-related activities.
We may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, the type of computer and technical information about Users’ means of connection to our Site, such as the operating system, the Internet service providers utilized and other similar information.
Our Site may use “cookies” to enhance User experience. A User’s web browser places cookies on the hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about the User. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert them when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
G-Con collects and uses Users’ personal information for the following purposes:
To improve customer service —Your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs. To personalize user experience we may use information in the aggregate to understand how our Users as a group use the services and resources provided on our Site.
To improve our Site — we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you.
To process transactions — We may use the information Users provide about themselves when placing an order only to provide service to that order. We do not share this information with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service. To administer content, promotion, survey or other Site feature To send Users information they agreed to receive about topics we think may be of interest to them. To send periodic emails The email address Users provide for order processing will be used only to send information and updates pertaining to their order. It may also be used to respond to their inquiries and/or other requests or questions. Users who decide to opt in to our mailing list will receive emails that may include company news, updates, related product or service information, etc. If at any time the User would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, we include detailed unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email, or the User may contact us through our Site.
We adopt appropriate data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure or destruction of your personal information, username, password, transaction information and data stored on our Site. Sensitive and private data exchange between the Site and its Users happens over a SSL-secured communication channel and is encrypted and protected with digital signatures.
We do not sell, trade or rent Users’ personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information regarding visitors and users with our business partners, trusted affiliates and advertisers for the purposes outlined above. G-Con may use third-party service providers to help us operate our business and the Site or administer activities on our behalf, such as sending out newsletters or surveys. We may share Users’ information with these third parties for those limited purposes provided that Users have given us their permission.
G-Con has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You, as a User, acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications. By using this Site, you signify your acceptance of this policy and terms of service. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.