Hatch provides services and technology to companies with the goal to list the appropriate online
merchants
in relation to a specific product or service. This enables web based commerce solutions to make it
easy for
online shoppers to find and buy products whether they originate from retailer websites, manufacturer
websites, destination shopping sites, or mobile shopping applications. Hatch accepts and processes
data from
many sources, including information from retailers, manufacturers and other market sources. Hatch
may
collect your information because of your use of our web site or, if you have linked here from
another web
site, as a service to the entity that controls such other web site, or as a service to a Hatch
client whose
web site you use. This Hatch Privacy Policy will apply to the collection of your personal
information. If
you visit or use a service of Hatch you accept these Privacy Policy provisions. Please read them
carefully.
Privacy
Use of the Hatch web site and services, whether through our web site or a Hatch client site, may
require
personal user information to be stored on our servers. If you submit your e-mail address or send an
e-mail
when using our services, we will collect your e-mail address. Hatch may provide your e-mail address
to the
Hatch client who uses the Hatch service, but Hatch does not resell any information that is collected
to
outside parties. Hatch clients, manufacturers, and retailers each have their own privacy policies.
We
encourage you to read these policies before doing business with a site. Hatch makes every effort to
ensure
the security of your information while the information is stored with Hatch. We believe that all of
our
partner companies are just as concerned with security of information, however, it is your
responsibility to
ascertain the security and privacy policies of each company since Hatch cannot speak for those
companies on
privacy and security issues. If you would like to know more or have a question, please e-mail
info@get-hatch.com. Hatch reserves theright to alter the
Privacy
Policy as necessary and/or required. Any alterations to this Privacy Policy will be posted on our
Web site
in a timely manner.
What information does Hatch collect?
Hatch wants to make it easy for consumers to shop online and tofind the products they are looking
for. This
requires the collection of information to tell you if products are available in your local area.
Hatch
collects two kinds of information: anonymous and personally identifiable. Anonymous information is
not
associated with specific individuals. For instance, Hatch may know how many unique browsers view
this
Privacy Policy today, but we don't know the names or addresses of the individuals at that browser.
Personally identifiable information reveals who you are and/or how you can be contacted. It includes
your
zip code and email address. Personally identifiable information is stored temporarily by Hatch as it
is
transferred from a shopping engine to the seller. The information we learn from customers helps us
personalize and continually improve your experience with Hatch. Here are the types of information we
gather.
Information You Provide: We may receive and store information you provide while using our services,
including services we provide to Hatch clients, or inany other way. We use the information that you
provide
for such purposes as responding to your requests, improving our contacts, and communicating with
you.
Automatic Information: We receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with
us. For
example, like many web sites, we use "cookies", and we obtain certain types of information when your
web
browser accesses Hatch. E-mail Communications: We may receive your e-mail address if you provide one
to us
or a Hatch client when using our services. Information from Other Sources: We also might receive
information
about you from other sources and add it to our information, however, Hatch does not resell this
information.
A Unique Machine ID: We may receive information that ties the machine that the user is on to ANY
activity
that is done on that machine that uses a CI service.
What are cookies, and how does Hatch use them?
Hatch collects anonymous information through "cookies". A cookie is a small piece of data containing
a
unique identification number that is sent to your browser from a web server, and is stored on your
computer's hard drive. The unique ID number identifies your browser to Hatch's computers whenever
you use a
Hatch service. Cookies do not enable anyone to access personally identifiable information that you
have not
already given them. Hatch primarily uses cookies to identify selling opportunities. A selling
opportunity
represents a unique customer, product, and date combination. When a customer opens a Channel Buy
Link page,
we expect him to click through to several of the listed retailers. However, we also recognize that
the
customer typically isn't going to buy from each of these retailers. The selling opportunity
information
helps manufacturers who purchase Hatch's services to better understand how their products are
selling.
Cookies are part of the technology implemented by your browser. Most browsers are initially set up
to accept
cookies. You can reset your browser to either notify you when you have received a cookie, or to
refuse them
all together. Hatch uses both static and temporary cookies. Static cookies stay with your browser,
whereas
temporary cookies go away after you close your browser. Hatch uses static cookies in order to
recognize you
between visits. Hatch uses temporary cookies to store information about your current visit to the
site. That
information goes away when you close your browser or shut down your computer. If you choose to not
accept
cookies, you cannot participate as a registered, signed-in member. The Help portion of the toolbar
on most
browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the
browser
notify you when you receive a new cookie, or how to disable cookies altogether. Additionally, you
can
disable or delete similar data used by browser add-ons, such as Flash cookies, by changing the
add-on's
settings or visiting the Website of its manufacturer. However, cookies allow you to take full
advantage of
some of Hatch's most important features, and we recommendthat you leave them turned on. We sometimes
employ
a software technology called to help us track sales through to the purchase similar in function to
cookies.
This allows us to gauge the effectiveness of our services. The clear gifs are not used in
conjunction with
other information that is stored by Hatch.
What information does Hatch log?
When you surf the Internet, your browser automatically transmits information to the web sites you
visit,
including Hatch. Such information includes referral data (URL of the web page you were on before
coming to
Hatch), IP address and your browser version. Hatch collects this information to help improve
services. All
the information that is automatically submitted by your browser is considered anonymous.
What is Hatch's information retention policy?
To preserve the integrity of our databases, standard procedure calls for us to retain information
for an
indefinite length of time. We nullify personally identifiable information upon (1) written customer
requests, and (2) inorder to be in compliance with applicable laws. If you wish to make such a
request,
which requires that we verify your identity, or if you have any questions regarding this policy,
contact
Hatch's policy manager at info@gethatch.com.
With whom does Hatch share information?
When you submit information to Hatch, it is generally collected, processed and maintained solely by
us.
Sometimes we may allow partner companies to collect information about customers from us or directly
from you
via their web site. When Hatch is the source, it is usually so that we can provide a service for a
partner.
We work with upstanding companies that will treat your information responsibly. But, since we don't
own
these companies, we can't speak for them on privacy issues. Hatch shares customer information only
as
described below and with partners who follow practices at least as protective as those described in
this
Privacy Policy. Agency businesses we do not control: We work closely with Hatch clients and agency
businesses that we do not control. You can tell when a third party is involved in your transactions,
and we
share customer information related to those transactions with that third party. Third-Party Service
Providers: We may employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf.
Examples
include analyzing data and providing marketing assistance. Such third party service providers have
access to
personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.
Business
Transfers: As we continue to develop our business, we might sell or buy certain products or business
units.
In such transactions, customer information generally is one of the transferred business assets but
remains
subject to the promises made in any pre-existing Privacy Policy. Also, in the event that Hatch or
substantially all of its assets are acquired, customer information will be one of the transferred
assets.
Protection of Hatch and Others: We release account and other personal information when we believe
release is
appropriate to comply with the law; enforce or apply our Terms of Service and other agreements; or
protect
the rights, property, or safety of Hatch, our users, or others. This includes exchanging information
with
other companies and organizationsfor fraud protection and credit risk reduction. Obviously, however,
this
does not include selling, renting, sharing, or otherwise disclosing personally identifiable
information from
customers for commercial purposes in violation of the commitments set forth in this Privacy Policy.
With
Your Consent: Other than as set out in this Privacy Policy, you will receive notice when information
about
you might go to third parties, and you will have an opportunity to choose not to share the
information.
Security
Hatch stores your personal information securely. To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data
accuracy, and
ensure the appropriate use of information, Hatch uses physical, electronic, and managerial
procedures to
safeguard and secure the information it collects. However, you should consider any communication
that you
transmit over the internet as non-confidential, and you agree that Hatch will not be liable or
responsible
if information that belongs to you is intercepted and used by an unintended recipient.
Links to Third Party Web Sites and Services
Hatch sites and services link to third party web sites and services. We do not provide any
personally
identifiable information to these advertisers or third-party websites other than as provided in this
Privacy
Policy. The linked web sites and services are not under the control of Hatch and Hatch is not
responsible
for the contents, services, or availability of any linked web site or service or any further link
contained
in a linked third party web site or service. Hatch provides these links as a convenience, and the
inclusion
of any link does not imply that Hatch is specifically authorized to provide such link, nor is it an
endorsement by Hatch of any third party, their web site, service or their products or services.
These third
party websites and advertisers, or Internet advertising companies working on their behalf, sometimes
use
technology to send (or "serve") the advertisements that appear on our website directly to your
browser. They
automatically receive your IP address when this happens. They may also use cookies, JavaScript, web
beacons
(also known as action tags or single-pixel gifs), and other technologies to measure the
effectiveness of
their ads and to personalize advertising content. We do not have access to or control over cookies
or other
features that they may use, and the information practices of these advertisers and third-party
websites are
not covered by this Privacy Policy. Please contact them directly for more information about their
privacy
practices.
What Choices Do You Have?
The Help portion of the toolbar on most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from
accepting
new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, or how to disable
cookies
altogether. Additionally, you can disable or delete similar data used by browser add-ons, such as
Flash
cookies, by changing the add-on's settings or visiting the Website of its manufacturer. However,
cookies
allow you to take full advantage of some of Hatch's useful features, and we recommend that you leave
them
turned on. You can always choose not to take advantage of certain Hatch services. There are products
that
offer anonymous browsing. In addition, the Federal Trade Commission provides useful information
about online
privacy on its own Web site.
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Conditions of Use, Notices, and Revisions
If you use Hatch services, your use and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Privacy Policy
and our
Terms of Service, including limitations on damages, arbitration of disputes, and application of the
law of
the Netherlands. If you have any concern about privacy at Hatch, please contact us with a thorough
description, and we will try to resolve it. Our business changes constantly, and our Privacy Policy
and the
Terms of Service will change also. You should check our Web site frequently to see recent changes.
Unless
stated otherwise, our current Privacy Policy applies to all information that we have about you. We
will
never materially change our policies and practices to make them less protective of customer
information
collected in the past without the consent of affected customers.
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