Privacy

The BERO Group

Privacy Policy

Updated: January 12, 2022

Introduction

The BERO Group LLC (also referred to below as "we", "us" and "our") Privacy Notice explains how we protect your information gathered via the Web pages of the https://www.berogroup.com Website or any other mode of interacting with you relating to The BERO Group communications, such as online or offline newsletters and publications, that reference this Privacy Notice ("Communication"). By using The BERO Group website https://www.berogroup.com, or continuing to receive Communications, you agree to the use of such information in accordance with this Privacy Notice.

The https://www.berogroup.com website includes links to external websites that are not the responsibility of The BERO Group LLC. Such Web pages, as well as other websites that may be linked to the https://www.berogroup.com Website, are not governed by this Privacy Notice. We encourage you to review the applicable privacy statements before disclosing any personal information.

Information Collection

We may collect personal information when you interact with the Website or Mobile Apps, such as if you choose to register or create a user profile on the Website or a Mobile App (e.g., to gain access to specific content, attend a hosted event, respond to a survey or request communications about specific areas of interest), or otherwise provide it to us. Depending on the specific Communication you are receiving, or the Web page of the Website or Mobile App you are using, such information may consist of your name, current job title, company address, personal address, email address, telephone and fax numbers, correspondence with you, and other information you provide to us.

When using a Mobile App, in addition to contact information, we use Google Analytics tools that may also collect information relating to your device, including your device model, operating system, browser type, unique device identifier, IP address, mobile phone number, mobile network carrier, location, and the way you are using the Mobile App. The information collected will depend on the functionality of the specific Mobile App you are using. If any other information is collected relating to your use of a Mobile App, such information will be specified in the Mobile App.

We do not seek to collect sensitive personal information (i.e., data relating to race or ethnic origin, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, political opinions, medical or health conditions, or information specifying the sex life or sexual orientation of an individual) from users.

Log Information, Cookies and Web Beacons

This website uses cookies to improve the user experience, ensure that the website is functioning effectively and provide you with more responsive service. By using the https://www.berogroup.com website you agree to our use of cookies.

We, through our service provider Google Analytics, also use analytic services to help us understand how effective our content is, what interests our users have, and to improve how this Website works. In addition, we use web beacons, tracking pixels and similar services to understand more about the visitors to this website, and to count visitor numbers and performance cookies to track how many individual users access this website and how often. This information is used for statistical purposes to improve how this Website works and it is not our intention to use such information to personally identify any user. However, if at any time you register and sign into https://www.berogroup.com we may combine such data with information from our Google Analytics web analytic services and cookies to analyze how you use this Website in more detail.

The https://www.berogroup.com Website does not use targeting cookies to deliver targeted advertising on this website. The use of web beacons does not provide us with any personal information, and we do not use this technology to access your personal information.

The Website and Mobile Apps, through the use of Google Analytics, collect standard Internet log information including your IP address, browser type and language, access times and referring website addresses. To ensure that the Website, Mobile Apps and Communications are well managed and to facilitate improved navigation, we or our service provider(s) may also use cookies (small text files stored in a user's browser) or Web beacons (electronic images that allow us to count users who have accessed particular content and to access certain cookies) to collect aggregate data.

Controlling Cookies

By using the https://www.berogroup.com website, you agree that we can place cookies on your computer or device as explained above. However, you can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies can impact on your user experience and parts of this Website may no longer be fully accessible.

If you do not accept the use of these cookies, please disable them by changing your browser settings so that cookies from https://www.berogroup.com cannot be placed on your computer or mobile device.

Email Communications

We may also use tracking technologies to determine whether you have read, clicked on, or forwarded certain email communications we send to you so that we can make our communications more helpful. If you do not wish us to confirm whether you have opened, clicked on or forwarded our communications, you will need to unsubscribe, as it is not possible for us to send these emails without tracking enabled. Registered subscribers can update their communication preferences at any time by contacting us, or you can unsubscribe following the instructions in the individual email communications you receive from us.

Information Use

We collect and use your personal information with your consent to provide you with access to the Website, Mobile Apps and Communications, or where we have a legitimate business interest in or other legal basis for, such collection and use. The personal information you submit to us may be used to manage our relationship with you, including your requests, or to customize or improve the Website or a Mobile App and related services offered to you.

We may also use your personal information for marketing purposes, or to send you promotional materials or communications regarding products or services provided by members of The BERO Group LLC that we feel may be of interest to you. We may also contact you to seek feedback on services provided by members of The BERO Group LLC or for marketing or other research purposes. Your personal information may also be used to protect our rights or property and that of our users.

You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you Communications, emails or other correspondence.

Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

Personal information may be disclosed to law enforcement, regulatory or other government agencies, or to other third parties, in each case to comply with legal, regulatory, or national security obligations or requests.

In relation to Communications, we may also share your personal information with service providers in connection with the delivery of such Communications.

All of these disclosures may involve the transfer of personal information to countries or regions without data protection rules similar to those in effect in your area of residence.

By providing information with respect to a Communication or through the Website or a Mobile App, you are consenting to the disclosures described above.

Any personal information that we have referenced above under "Information collection" may be disclosed to the third parties identified in this section for the purposes set forth herein.

Selling of Information

We do not sell your personal information that is collected under this Privacy Notice.

Privacy Practices of Third Parties

This Privacy Notice only addresses the use and disclosure of information collected by The BERO Group LLC through your interaction with the Website https://www.berogroup.com and the Mobile Apps and through other interactions with The BERO Group LLC relating to a Communication. Other websites or mobile apps that may be accessible through links from the Communication, Website, or Mobile Apps have their own privacy statements and personal information collection, use and disclosure practices. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the privacy statements provided by these other parties prior to providing them with information.

Information Retention

We retain personal information as necessary for the duration of the purpose outlined in this Privacy Notice. Notwithstanding the duration of the purpose, we may retain your information if necessary, to comply with our legal or professional obligations, enforce our agreements, or resolve disputes.

Rights to Access and Control of Your Personal Information

You have choices about how your personal information is collected, used and shared.

If you choose to register for a Communication or with the Website or a Mobile App, you may correct and update your details, or unsubscribe at any time by contacting us at info@berogroup.com or calling 262-522-7920. If you would like to request a copy of your profile, please contact us at info@berogroup.com.

Depending on the jurisdiction in which you are located, you may have the right to request that we modify, delete, or stop processing your personal information, and you may also have the right to request that we provide the following information regarding the personal information we hold about you:

  • • The pieces of personal information we collected
  • • The sources from which personal information is collected
  • • The purpose for collecting personal information
  • • The third parties with whom we shared personal information

To exercise any of your rights under applicable law described above regarding your personal information, please contact us at info@berogroup.com or call us at 262-522-7920. When contacting us, please provide your name and email address. Once we receive your request, we may ask you to provide additional information to enable us to respond.

Applicable laws may also give you the right to lodge a complaint with a local supervisory authority related to this Privacy Notice.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights with respect to your personal information.

Special Notices to California Residents

If you are a California resident, you are entitled to request information concerning any personal information you provide to us as part of an established business relationship for personal, family, or household purposes. We do not share such personal information with nonaffiliated third parties.

Do Not Track

"Do Not Track" is a preference you can set in your Web browser to let the websites you visit know that you do not want them collecting information about you. The https://www.berogroup.com Website does not currently respond to a "Do Not Track" or similar signal. We do not engage in the collection of personal information about your online activities over time and across third-party websites or online services to provide targeted advertising and we do not allow third parties to collect such personal information when you use the https://www.berogroup.com website.

Information Security

We have in place reasonable commercial standards of technology and operational security to protect all personal information provided by users with respect to Communications, or via the Website or Mobile Apps, from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Children's Privacy Protection

We understand the importance of protecting the online privacy of Children. Communications, the https://www.berogroup.com Website and Mobile Apps are not designed for or intentionally targeted at children under the age of 13. It is not our policy to intentionally collect or maintain information about anyone under the age of 13. If we obtain actual knowledge that we have received such information, we will take steps to delete it.

Changes to Our Privacy Notice

In addition to describing our current privacy practices, this Privacy Notice also describes the categories of personal information we collected during the preceding 12 months. We may modify or amend this Privacy Notice from time to time at our discretion. Upon making changes to this Privacy Notice, the revision date at the top of this page will be amended and such modified or amended Privacy Notice shall be effective as to you and your information as of that revision date. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Notice to view any updates.

Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy while using the https://www.berogroup.com Website or a Mobile App, or upon receipt of a Communication, please contact us at info@berogroup.com or call us at 262-522-7920.