Institute for International Research

Web Site and Email Privacy

The Institute for International Research understand that responsible care of your information is important. We are committed to looking after your data in a responsible manner. By visiting this website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Notice.

E-mail Communications:

IIR pledges to send email to those customers who request we do so, and every email sent as part of our opt-in email program will contain a link or information on how to opt-out. Your interaction with this web site may generate emails that do not qualify as part of IIR's opt-in email program.

What Personal Information About Website Visitors Does the Institute for International Research Gather?

The information we learn from website visitors helps us personalize and continually improve the Institute for International Research website. Here are the types of information we gather. Residents of the European Union, please see the bottom of this page for an important notice regarding data you provide.

Information You Give Us:

We receive and store any information you enter on our Web site or give us in any other way. You can choose not to provide certain information, but some information is compulsory to enable us to carry out your request. We use the information that you provide to respond to your requests, and communicating with you.

Automatic Information:

We receive and store certain types of information whenever you interact with us. For example, like many other Websites, we use "cookies," and we obtain certain types of information when your computer accesses the Institute for International Research. For instance your use of the website is stored for statistical analysis.

What About Cookies?

Cookies are very small files that we transfer to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser to enable our systems to recognize your browser and to provide features such as "since your last visit".

You will be able to adjust your browser preferences from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, or how to disable cookies altogether. Cookies are used on many websites and are useful for making your use of a website easier - we would recommend leaving cookies active.

Does the Institute for International Research Share the Information It Receives?

Because we value your privacy, the information you provide via this web site is used only by IIRUSA and companies operated by IIRUSA. IIR does rent lists for the purposes of direct mail, but the lists provided by IIR will NEVER include your email address, phone, or fax number. No list furnished by IIR List Management may be used by anyone other than for the confidential use of the original mailer. Lists furnished sold for one-time use only. No telemarketing allowed. All lists are seeded with decoy names to protect against unauthorized use; violators will be prosecuted.

Agents:

IIR may employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include fulfilling conference bookings, delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mail, removing repetitive information from customer lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, processing credit card payments, and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions, but may not use it for other purposes.

How Secure Is Information About Me?

This website is protected by a secure certificate from Thawte (a Verisign company). We work to protect the security of your information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts information you input.

Conditions of Use, Notices, and Revisions

If you have any concern about privacy at the Institute for International Research, please send us a thorough description to aprimavera@iirusa.com, and we will try to resolve it. Our business evolves constantly. This Notice will change also, and use of information that we gather now is subject to the Privacy Notice in effect at the time of use. You should check our Web site frequently to see recent changes.

Important Notice for Residents of the European Union

The personal information entered during your registration/order, or provided by you, will be held on a database and may be shared with companies in the Informa Group in the UK and internationally.  Sometimes your details may be obtained from or shared with external companies for marketing purposes.  If you do not wish your details to be used for this purpose, please email the Database Manager at optout@iirusa.com, fax your request to (800) 943-2398 or call (212) 661-3500 ext 3245.