Protecting your privacy is important to STM. We strive to keep your personal information confidential. By ensuring that you are aware of and understand the STM Privacy Policy, we can provide you with better service. Please take a moment to read the following policy to learn how we handle your personal information.
Why we collect personal information
STM collects and uses your personal information to give you superior customer service, to provide you with convenient access to our products and services, and to make a wider range available to you. In addition, we use your personal information to keep you up to date on the latest product announcements, special offers, and other information we think you’d like to hear about.
How we collect personal information
We collect information about you in couple ways. For example, we might ask for your contact information when you correspond with us, call us to make a purchase or request service, or Participate in an online order or survey. We collect and store the information you provide in a secure database.
At times we may be required by law or legal process to disclose your personal information. We may also disclose information about you if we believe that disclosure is necessary for the public interest.
The STM store uses industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption on all web pages where personal information is required. To make purchases from the STM, you must use an SSL-enabled browser such as Netscape Navigator 3.0 or later, or Internet Explorer. This protects the confidentiality of your personal and credit card information while it is transmitted over the Internet.
Collecting other personal information
When you browse STM website, you are able to do so anonymously. Generally, we don’t collect personal information when you browse — not even your e-mail address. Your browser, however, does automatically tell us the type of computer and operating system you are using.
Like many websites, the STM website uses “cookie” technology. When you first connect to our site, the cookie identifies your browser with a unique, random number. The cookies we use do not reveal any personal information about you, except perhaps your first name so we can welcome you on your next visit. Cookies help us understand which Parts of our websites are the most popular, where our visitors are going, and how long they spend there. We use cookies to study traffic patterns on our site so we can make the site even better.
STM Privacy Policy is subject to change at any time. We encourage you to review the privacy policy regularly for any changes.
Last updated February 1, 2013
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