September 4, 2009
Privacy Policy

1. Our Privacy Pledge

Your trust is essential to the success of our business. The Agri-Trend Group takes privacy and confidentiality very seriously and we safeguard the personal information of our clients and customers in accordance with our strict internal privacy protocols and this Policy. “Personal Information” means personal information about identifiable individuals, but does not include corporate or business contact information.

2. Consent

By using The Agri-Trend Group’s services and supplying information to us, you:
  1. consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by The Agri-Trend Group for the purpose of providing products and services to you, and administering your account in accordance with: (i) this Policy, (ii) any other agreement you may have entered into with The Agri-Trend Group, and (ii) applicable laws and regulations; and
  2. represent and warrant that you have obtained the necessary consents for the collection, use and disclosure of the personal information of your Customers by The Agri-Trend Group for the purpose of providing products and services to you and your Customers, and administering your account in accordance with: (i) this Policy, (ii) any other agreement you may have entered into with The Agri-Trend Group, and (iii) applicable laws and regulations.
It is your responsibility to ensure that we are kept informed of the correct and current contact information for you and/or your Customers.

3. Communication

You authorize The Agri-Trend Group to communicate with you regarding our services and your account. If you provide an email address to The Agri-Trend Group, then you authorize The Agri-Trend Group to communicate with you via the internet and via the email address you have provided. You understand and accept the risk that data and information transmitted over the internet is susceptible to error or security breaches.

4. Information Sharing

The Agri-Trend Group does not share, trade, sell or in any way disclose your personal information without your consent unless such a disclosure is required by law or mandated by search warrant or court order or otherwise permitted under this Policy. We may share your personal information within the Agri-Trend Group of Companies, only to the extent required for the purpose of providing products and services to you and/or your Customers, and administering your account.

5. Our Service Providers

The Agri-Trend Group does provide some services through independent third-party service providers who are not owned or controlled by us (the “Service Providers”). Service Providers who collect personal information agree to abide by this Privacy Policy with respect to all Agri-Trend hosted services. In no event shall either of The Agri-Trend Group or our Service Providers be liable for the other's breach of this Privacy Policy. The Agri-Trend Group and its Service Providers may share information with each other, as may be required for the purpose of providing products and services to you and administering your account.

6. Information Handling

We safeguard your personal information and only maintain it for the length of time required by law and for our business records. After that, we will anonymize or securely destroy it.

7. Dispute Resolution

In the event you have a question, complaint or dispute with The Agri-Trend Group regarding your personal information or our personal information handling practices, contact our Privacy Compliance Officer at privacy@agritrend.com.