Terms of Use - Legal & Privacy Information

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PRIVACY POLICY

By using or accessing this website you signify your acknowledgment and assent to the Privacy Policy set forth below. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use this website. This policy is intended to help you understand how we will collect, use and safeguard the information you provide on our website.

PERSONAL DATA

If you browse the GermanFoods.org web site, you may generally do so anonymously without providing any personal information. However, there are cases in which we may ask you for personal data. For example, we will occasionally conduct on-line surveys to better understand the needs and profile of our visitors. In addition, we may request personal information when you register to receive additional information, sign up for a newsletter, or send us a question. Even if you choose not to give information we request, you can still visit most of the website, but you may be unable to access certain options, offers, and services.

SPECIAL OFFERS, ORDERS FOR PUBLICATIONS, & SWEEPSTAKES

When you place an order for a publication, respond to a special offer, or enter a sweepstakes, we need to know your name, e-mail address, and mailing address. This personal information is required so that we can process and fulfill your request, send an order or publication, as well as notify you of your entry or order status.

MAILINGS

You may choose to sign up for our newsletter, to receive e-mail regarding publication news, special offers, important issues and new site features. If you do not wish to receive e-mail updates, please Unsubscribe from the mailing list using the link within the newsletter, or use the Manage Subscriptions link at the bottom of each page.

COOKIES

We use "cookies" to enhance your visits to our websites. A cookie is a small amount of data that is sent to your browser from a web server and stored on your computer's hard drive. Cookies do not store personal information about you, unless you knowingly provide it. Cookies can store non-personal information, such as what websites, pages, or advertisements your browser has accessed. We use cookies to store information about visitor experiences on our website. For example, cookies allow our website to recognize your browser as a previous visitor, and thus save and remember any preferences that may have been set while you were previously browsing our websites. Our cookies can also personalize pages, and keep track of selections, such as your time zone and interests.

You do have control over cookies. Most browsers can be set to notify you when a cookie is being placed on your computer. Most browsers can also be set to refuse to accept cookies, although this may affect your Internet experience. You can also erase cookies that are already on your computer. For more information about working with cookies, you should consult your user manual, FAQ, or "help" function of your specific browser and operating system software.

USE OF PERSONAL DATA

CMA-German Agricultural Board North America neither shares nor sells any of the information you give. Personal information provided by users may be used for marketing and promotional purposes only by CMA-German Agricultural Board North America.ÊCMA-German Agricultural Board North America does not rent, sell or otherwise distribute to third parties, your personal information entered on this site. While we use all reasonable efforts to safeguard the confidentiality of your information, we will have no liability for disclosure of any information obtained due to errors in transmission or the unauthorized acts of third parties.