Privacy Policy
Current as of 1 July 2017

In this Privacy Statement (“Statement”), we, Argent Scientific Pty Ltd. (“Argent Scientific”, “argentscientific.com”, “argentscientific.co.uk”, “argentscientific.de”, “argentscientific.ch”, “argentscientific.co.nz”, ‘argentscientific.com.au”“we”, or “us”), provide information about how we receive, collect, use and transfer information about you, a website visitor or user of our web application, and the company or other legal entity that you represent (collectively, “you” or “your”), through argentscientific.com, and other websites that we operate and that include a direct link to this Statement, or collectively, the “Sites”. Argent Scientific operates through its direct and indirect subsidiaries and affiliates, including those located in and outside of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Carefully review this Statement, as your use of the Sites is subject to this Statement.

Scope

This Statement covers only information collected through the Sites. This Statement does not cover any other data collection or processing, including, without limitation, collection conducted offline, through other of our products or services that do not display a direct link to this Statement, or by other companies at any third party sites we may link to.

Information You Actively Submit

If you create an account, order products, register for services, or otherwise send us data via the Sites, we collect information about you and the company or other entity you represent (e.g., your name, organisation, address, email address, phone number, fax number). You may also provide information specific to your interaction with the Sites, such as payment information to make a purchase, shipping information to receive a purchase, or a resume to apply for employment. In such instances, you will know what data is collected, because you will actively submit it.

Information Passively Submitted

We collect information during your use and navigation of the Sites, such as the URL of the site you came from, the browser software you use, your Internet Protocol (IP) address, IP ports, date/time of access, data transferred, pages visited, amount of time you spend on the Sites, information about transactions conducted on the Sites, and other “clickstream” data. If you use our mobile app, then we also collect your device information (such as device OS version and device hardware), unique device identifiers (including device IP address), mobile phone number and geolocation data. This data is generated and collected automatically, as part of the standard operation of the Sites. We also use “cookies” to enhance and customise your experience of the Sites. A cookie is a small text file that may be stored on your computer or device used to access the Sites. You may set your browser software to reject cookies, but doing so may prevent us from offering conveniences or features on the Sites. (To reject cookies, refer to information about your specific browser software.)

Use of Information

We use information that you actively submit via the Sites to fulfill product orders, provide requested services and information, and otherwise to respond appropriately to requests and to complete transactions. We use information passively submitted to personalise features and your experience of the Sites, and otherwise to generally improve the content, design, and navigation of the Sites. To the extent permitted by applicable law, we may combine the various types of data we collect. We may conduct marketing analysis and similar research to assist us in making business decisions. Such analysis and research activities may be conducted through third party services, using anonymous data and aggregate statistics generated by our collection of information.

If you order products through our Sites, we may contact you by email to provide information about your order (e.g., order confirmations, shipment notifications). If you have an account with the Sites, we may also send you email regarding your account status or changes to relevant agreements or policies.

Marketing Information

From time to time and in compliance with applicable law requirements (e.g. based upon your prior consent if required under the law applicable to you), we may use contact information that you have provided to send you information regarding products and services, as well as other information that we think may be useful to you. If you do not wish to receive marketing information from us, you may opt out by declining marketing information when registering or at other information collection points on the Sites or by following opt out instructions included in such communications.

Sharing and Transfers of Information

We will not disclose your personal information to third parties, except

(a) with your consent;

(b) to our subsidiaries, affiliates and service providers to fulfill product orders or deliver services, or otherwise to fulfill a contractual obligation to you;

(c) to service providers who act on our behalf and under our instructions to perform certain functions (e.g., IT companies, credit card processors, credit rating agencies or legal, financial and other advisors);

(d) as required by applicable law, such as to cooperate with law enforcement investigations or upon receipt of a court order; or

(e) to courts and public authorities protect you, us, or third parties from harm, including fraud or instances where somebody’s physical safety is at risk. Service providers acting on our behalf shall be obliged to comply with this Statement and adhere to confidentiality requirements and will only receive access to your personal information as necessary to perform their functions. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or other reorganisation or sale of our business or assets, we may share or transfer your information, where the recipient will be required to use the information in accordance with this Statement.

Server location

When you use the Sites, you are transferring information to Australia, the United States and to other countries, where we operate the Sites.

Retention and Access

We keep data at least as long as required by applicable law, and we may keep data as long as permitted by applicable law. You may access, correct, and/or update your information by accessing your accounts or profiles on our Sites. Alternately, you may at any time request access to a summary of information we hold about you, by contacting us at hello@argentscientific.com; you may also request corrections, updates, or deletion of your information. We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly to such requests in accordance with applicable laws.

Information Security

We take commercially reasonable technical, physical, and organisational steps to safeguard any information you provide to us, to protect it from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Although we take reasonable security precautions, no computer system or transmission of information can ever be completely secure or error-free, and you should not expect that your information will remain private under all circumstances. In addition, it is your responsibility to safeguard any passwords, ID numbers, or similar individual information associated with your use of the Sites.

Questions and Comments

If you have questions or comments about this Statement or about how any information you submit to us is used, please contact us at hello@argentscientific.com