In order to better serve you with our Sites, we may collect the following categories of information: (i) contact information you provide (such as name, mailing address, e-mail address, or phone number), (ii) transactional and payment information, such as if you make a purchase, (iii) any subscription preferences if you receive communications from us, (iv) any surveys you respond to with feedback, and (v) Online User Activity as described below.
If you provide us with information regarding another individual, you represent that you have that person's consent to provide such information and to permit us to use it in accordance with this policy.
We may use the information we obtain about you for purposes allowed by applicable laws, including to:
We may also use or share information in an anonymized or aggregate manner for purposes such as research, analysis, modeling, marketing, and improvement of our Sites.
We may share your information with service providers that we believe need the information to perform a technology, business, or other professional function for us (for example, IT services, hosting, payment processors, and marketing partners). We only provide such vendors with information so they can perform their required functions on our behalf.
If you voluntarily share or submit any content for public posting through our Sites, or link it to any social media platforms, that post and any associated content may become available to the public.
We also may disclose information about you (i) if required by law or legal process, (ii) when we believe disclosure is necessary to prevent harm or financial loss, (iii) in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual fraudulent or illegal activity, or (iv) under exigent circumstances to protect the personal safety of our staff, users, or the public.
When you submit a request or communication on our Sites, we may need certain information from you, such as your name, email address, and/or demographic information. While no use of the Internet is 100% free of risk, BIP maintains an information security program designed to protect our users' personal information.
We, our service providers, and advertising partners may collect certain information about your device and use of our Sites by automated means, including cookies, pixels, and other similar technologies (“Online User Activity”). “Cookies” are small data files stored on your computer or mobile device through the web browser, either for the duration of a visit (“session” cookies) or until a later point in time (“persistent” cookies).
The information we may collect by automated means includes usage details (such as dates, times, and length of visits and specific pages accessed), device information (such as IP address, device type, operating system, and browser type), and general location information if your device shares it.
We use web analytics and tag management services provided by Google and other third parties. You can learn more via “How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services” in the Google Privacy Policy. Our Sites also include social media features from providers such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, whose interactions are governed by their own privacy policies.
Most browsers allow you to reject cookies. If you decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features our Sites provide.
We offer you certain choices about what information we collect, how we use and disclose it, and how we communicate with you. If you choose not to receive further communication from us, please contact us using the information below, or use any unsubscribe option we provide with a communication.
You may see us advertising on various websites, web pages, social media, and other platforms. Online advertising services do not always provide us with complete information about the platforms on which our advertising may appear. If you believe our advertising is displayed through channels that promote inappropriate or offensive content, please contact us as directed below.
Our Sites may contain links to other websites, apps, or online services, including social media. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of such other services, and we encourage you to read the privacy statements of any other website, app, or online service that collects personal information.
We may transfer information that we collect to a third party in connection with or in contemplation of a reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or substantially all assets or stock of the relevant business unit — provided the acquiring party has agreed to safeguard your information with protections compatible with those set out in this Privacy Policy.
Under U.S. federal law (as reflected in the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not knowingly collect or store any personal information from individuals we know to be under the age of 13. For further information concerning online privacy and safety, you may visit the FTC's privacy resources.
Our Sites are controlled and operated by us from the United States and are not intended to subject us to the laws or jurisdiction of any territory other than the United States. Information you provide may be stored, processed, transferred, and accessed from the United States and other countries that may not guarantee the same level of protection as where you reside. We will handle your personal information in accordance with this Website Privacy Policy regardless of where it is stored or accessed.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). California consumers have the right to know what categories of personal information we collect and our business purposes, how it is used, and whether it is shared with third parties. You have the right to know whether your personal information is sold — we do not sell your personal information. You also have the right to know the specific pieces of personal information we have collected over the previous 12 months, to receive a copy of it, and to delete it. To exercise these rights, contact us as set out below.
California Shine the Light. California residents may request information about, and opt out of, certain disclosures of personal information to third parties for their own direct marketing purposes.
California Do Not Track. Our Website does not change its behavior when receiving “Do Not Track” signals and handles all personal information consistent with this Privacy Policy.
Nevada. For Nevada residents, we do not sell personal information as defined by Nevada law.
Any third party with whom our mobile applications share personal data will provide the same or equal protection of personal data as stated in this Privacy Policy and the App Store Review Guidelines. Personal information is retained as long as there is any legitimate business, legal, compliance, or audit purpose. You can revoke consent and/or request deletion of your personal data by contacting us as set out below.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Website Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like us to update information or preferences you provided to us, please contact us by mail: PO Box 12100, 7 Avenue de Lafayette, Boston, MA 02110.
