Privacy Notice
ADSC: The International Association of Foundation Drilling respects the privacy of its members and other
visitors to it’s Web site. ADSC strongly believes that if electronic commerce and online activities are to
flourish, consumers must be assured that information provided online is used responsibly and appropriately. To protect online privacy, ADSC has implemented the following policy.
What Information Does ADSC Collect?
Most data ADSC collects are used only to help us better serve our members. It is our general policy to collect and store only personal information that our members and visitors knowingly provide. If our privacy policies change, we will notify all users by E-mail or a special announcement placed on the web site.
From General Users. ADSC does not collect any personal information from users browsing it’s web site. Only aggregate data – such as the number of hits per page – are collected. Aggregate data are only used for internal and marketing purposes and do not provide any personally identifying information.
From ADSC’s Members, Conference Registrants, and Other Customers. To gain access to members-only resources and personalized features on ADSC-IAFD.com members and other users are asked to register and provide some limited information. This information is submitted voluntarily. ADSC asks users to provide their name, member number (for members), organization name, business phone, and E-mail. Similar information may be submitted to ADSC through membership applications, conference or seminar registration, publication orders, and subscriptions.
How Does ADSC Use Data Collected?
ADSC uses information voluntarily submitted by members and other customers in the following ways:
ADSC Member Services and Products. Generally ADSC and its direct subsidiaries use data collected to
improve its own web content; to respond to visitors’ interests, needs, and preferences; and to develop new products and services.
Disclosures to Third Parties. ADSC also makes member contact information available through the ADSC
Membership Directory to other members using it’s Web site and to those who register for it’s conferences. In addition, ADSC incorporates information users provide into hard copies of the Membership Directory that it provides to members and sells to requesters. On occasion, ADSC may also provide limited data to third parties that offer products and services. These limited data include names, job titles, companies and business addresses, but do not include business phone numbers, business fax numbers or E-mail addresses. Users may request ADSC refrain from disclosing the data it collects to third parties. Users may contact ADSC at mbrsvccen@adsc-iafd.com or 469-359-6000 to express their preferences if they do not wish to have the information shared.
Consent to Use Personal Information. For the purposes of the Data Protection Act(s) 1984 and 1998 (as applicable). ADSC or its agents must store, host and otherwise process the information (including personal data) supplied by the User when registering for this Web site. User supplies as defined above when registering for the Web site in order to allow ADSC (or its designated agents) to use the information to send the User unsolicited direct mail advertisements, promotions, and solicitations for third parties’ products and services.
Credit Card Account Information. ADSC does not disclose credit card account information provided by it’s members and customers. When members and customers choose to pay using their credit cards, ADSC submits the information needed to obtain payment to the appropriate clearinghouse. ADSC will not otherwise use or disclose personal information without the visitor’s consent except (i) as described in this privacy policy or (ii) as required by law, court order, or (iii) as requested by other government or law enforcement authority.
Consent to Use Personal Information. For the purposes of the Data Protection Act(s) 1984 and 1998 (as applicable). ADSC or its agents must store, host and otherwise process the information (including personal data) supplied by the User when registering for this Web site. User supplies as defined above when registering for the Web site in order to allow ADSC (or its designated agents) to use the information to send the User unsolicited direct mail advertisements, promotions, and solicitations for third parties’ products and services.
Credit Card Account Information. ADSC does not disclose credit card account information provided by it’s members and customers. When members and customers choose to pay using their credit cards, ADSC submits the information needed to obtain payment to the appropriate clearinghouse. ADSC will not otherwise use or disclose personal information without the visitor’s consent except (i) as described in this privacy policy or (ii)as required by law, court order, or (iii) as requested by other government or law enforcement authority.
What Privacy Issues Arise With Links To Other Sites?
This Web site contains links to other Web sites. ADSC has no control over and is not responsible for the
privacy policies or content of such sites.
What Means Of Redress Are Available?
If any User suspects ADSC has handled it’s personal information in a manner that does not comply with this
privacy statement, please contact us by E-mailing to adsc@adsc-iafd.com or by calling 469-359-6000.