Privacy Policy

This privacy policy was last updated on November 30, 2008. Vela Systems has created this privacy policy in order to disclose our information gathering and dissemination practices for this website, http://www.velasystems.com/. Upon reading this privacy policy, you will know:

1. The organization collecting the information from you through the website.
2. What personally identifiable information is collected.
3. How the information is used.
4. With whom the information may be shared.
5. What choices are available to you regarding collection, use, and distribution of the information.
6. The kind of security procedures that are in place to protect the loss, misuse, or alteration of information under Vela System's control.
7. How you can access and correct any inaccuracies in the information collected about you.

What Happens to Your Information?

Vela Systems is the sole owner of the information it gathers on its website. Vela Systems will only share your information with outside parties in ways that are described in this privacy policy or if we are required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary in order to conform to the edicts of the law, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, or comply with a legal process served on our company.

What Information is Collected and How it is Used?

Registration may be required in order to access certain areas of the website, such as the support area. If you choose to register on the website, we will collect contact information such as name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and company information such as company name and website URL. This information is used to provide product support or other services that you may request. The information may also be used to contact you with marketing or promotional information from Vela Systems or our partners. You will have the opportunity to "opt-out" of such contacts when you register.

We use email links located on the "contact us" page and other areas of the site to allow you to contact us directly with any questions or comments you may have. We read every message sent in and try to reply promptly to every one. This information is used to respond directly to your questions or comments. We may also file your comments to improve the site or our products and services, or review and discard the information. Your personal information is only shared with third parties with your explicit permission.

The Vela Systems website logs IP addresses and browser types for systems administration purposes. These logs may be analyzed to improve the value of the materials available on the website. A user's session may be tracked, but the user will be anonymous. We do not link IP addresses to any personally identifiable information.

A cookie is an element of data that a website can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your system. Vela Systems's website may use cookies to better serve you when you return to the site. You can set your browser to notify you before you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. You can also set your browser to turn off cookies. If you do so, however, some areas of some websites may not function properly.

Third Party Service Providers

Vela Systems may contract with third parties to assist us in managing certain functions in connection with our website, such as sending out newsletters. Vela Systems will only provide third party service providers with the information necessary to carry out the service. Third party service providers will be contractually prevented from using the information received from Vela Systems for any purpose other than those dictated by Vela Systems.

Links

The Vela Systems website may contain links to other websites, such as partner or vendor websites. Please note that the privacy policies of these websites may differ from that of Vela Systems. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you may visit.

Choices Regarding the Use of Your Information

To unsubscribe from receiving Vela Systems marketing or promotional materials, send an email request to info. Also, if an unsubscribe link appears at the end of an email, when you click on it you will be unsubscribed from such mailings.

Vela Systems may provide a self-service capability to update your information via the website. Also, you can send an email request to info to update your email address or any other information you have given to Vela Systems.

Protecting your privacy and your information is a top priority at Vela Systems. We have taken measures to prevent the loss, misuse, and alteration of your information. Once we receive your information that was entered into our website, it is stored behind a firewall. All Vela Systems employees are aware of our privacy and security policies. Your information is only accessible to those employees who need it in order to perform their jobs.

Please note that this Privacy Policy may change at any time without prior notice. Vela Systems will post any Privacy Policy changes on this page.

Privacy Policy Questions or Compliance

If you have questions about this privacy policy or feel that Vela Systems has not complied with it, please contact the Vela Systems website coordinator by emailing info or writing to us at the following address:

Vela Systems, Inc.
Attn: Website Coordinator
164 Middlesex Turnpike
Burlington, MA 01803