The Semantic Technology Institute International (STI International) is committed to protecting the privacy of its members. STI International recognizes the interest of its members in the confidentiality of their personal information. STI International only maintains personal information that is relevant to STI International activities and seeks to maintain accurate, complete, and timely information.

The security of personal information is important to STI International. STI International maintains all personal data with technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect against loss, unauthorized access, destruction, misuse, modification, and improper disclosure. No computer system or information can ever be fully protected against every possible hazard. STI International provides reasonable and appropriate security controls to protect personal information against foreseeable hazards.

STI International maintains member databases that contain mailing, billing, and member profile information, as well as a record of each member's product and service purchases. STI International also maintains databases of member and non-member purchases and of registrations for conferences and other STI International activities. The information in these databases is used by authorized STI International staff members to process orders; mail invoices, purchases, renewal notices, and announcements; respond to member inquiries; and help us improve our offerings. Member records are maintained as long as an individual or party is an STI International member and for two years following a membership lapse. Purchases and credit card transactions are retained for as long as appropriate to meet contractual, tax, or auditing needs.

All personally identifiable information contained in STI International membership, purchase, and registration databases is treated as confidential and will be used only for the purposes stated in this policy, except where required by law.

Just like any other record keeper, STI International may be required to disclose personal information in response to valid legal process. This includes a search warrant, subpoena, or court order. Disclosures may also be appropriate to protect STI International's legal rights or during emergencies if physical safety is believed to be at risk. These disclosures are possible although unlikely.

Personal data about STI International members may, from time to time, be collected or shared with outside contractors, auditors, consultants, and others hired by STI International to assist in carrying out financial or operational activities. STI International informs recipients about safeguarding personal information, and requires them to use it only for an authorized purpose consistent with this privacy policy, and to return it or destroy it upon completion of the activity.

STI International members may access the information contained in their membership records and correct and update their member profile and mailing information by going to the following web page. - [www.sti2.org] In order to update your postal tolerance you will need to contact STI International's Headquarter by phone: +43-1-23-64-002, fax: +43-1-23-64-002-99, or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Email Policies

STI International does not sell, rent, or exchange email addresses of its members and customers. STI International uses email addresses to send the following:

1. "Must have" messages that help to service STI International members including answers to member questions; acknowledgments of the receipt of membership applications, renewal notices, and other orders.
2. Occasional "Member Update" announcements about STI International services that we believe to be of some importance to members. These announcements are short, straightforward messages that contain pointers to online resources where members can explore the information more fully.
3. Email messaging that is part of a program for which the member has registered (e.g. an STI International Digital Library early alert email system).
4. Email distribution lists targeted at STI International groups (e.g. special interest group members, wiki, etc.). Only STI International headquarters staff can create and support "sti2.org" email distribution lists.

STI 2 Web Site

This policy applies to the "sti2.org" Web site maintained by STI International.
Other than in the restricted-access portions of STI International's site that requires an STI International Web Account, STI International does not log the identity of visitors. However, we may keep access logs, for example containing a visitor's IP address and search queries. We may analyze log files periodically to help maintain and improve our Web site and enforce our online service polices. Cookies are only set when users visit restricted portions of our website. Raw log files are treated as confidential and retained for no longer than two years.
On some pages of our site we allow individuals to submit information for the purposes of joining STI International; renewing or updating their membership; ordering products and services; or registering for a conference or other activity. Information collected on these pages will be used according to STI International's Privacy Policy.

No Representations Made as to Other Sites or Links

The STI International web site may provide links to certain Internet Sites sponsored and maintained by third parties. STI International is providing such links solely as a convenience to the user. Accordingly, STI International makes no representations concerning the content of the Sites. The fact that STI International has provided a link to the Site does not constitute an endorsement, authorization, sponsorship, or affiliation by STI International with respect to the Site, its owners, or its providers.

STI 2 Web Account Policy

Some portions of the STI International Web site, specifically the STI International Member Area, require an STI International Web Account for members. To create an account, STI International members must provide their name, STI International member number (if applicable), and email address. They are assigned a "username" (which they may change) and asked to create a password and provide the day and month of their birth (for account verification purposes).

Questions/Comments

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