Privacy Policy

Ransom International, LLC Privacy Statement

Last Updated: January 8, 2018

Introduction

Ransom International, LLC (“Ransom”) values and respects your privacy. This Privacy Statement describes the information Ransom collects about you through its website, www.rieberlok.com, how Ransom uses this information, and other pertinent information related to your online interactions with Ransom.

Ransom is the controller for www.rieberlok.com. By interacting with this website, you are accepting the terms of this Privacy Statement. If you do not accept the terms of this Privacy Statement, do not use this website.

Information Ransom Collects

Ransom collects information you provide directly through its websites. Ransom also collects information through automated means. Both mechanisms are described in more detail below.

Information You Provide

Ransom asks for certain information when you choose to submit questions or comments using the “Contact Us” form on its website. When submitting your questions or comments, this form requires you to enter certain information such as your name, email address, and phone number.

Ransom uses the information you provide in order to respond to your requests, questions, or comments, and to provide you with information about Ransom’s products or services that may be of interest to you. Declining to provide required categories of information through the “Contact Us” form may limit your ability to interact with Ransom through its website. 

Ransom does not intentionally collect or store sensitive information about you. Please do not submit sensitive information through Ransom’s “Contact Us” form.

Information Collected From Third Parties

Ransom uses Google Analytics to obtain aggregated information about the traffic and usage of its website.  Google Analytics uses cookies to capture information such as the URL of the page you are viewing, your browser information, and your geographic region. Google Analytics is not affiliated with Ransom and Ransom does not have control over the information that may be collected, used, and shared by Google Analytics. Ransom encourages you to visit Google Analytics’ website to understand their privacy practices. Additionally, most browsers will tell you how to stop accepting new cookies, how to be notified when you receive new cookies, and how to disable existing cookies.

Sharing Information

Ransom may share information collected through its website with its parent or affiliate companies. Ransom may also share your information with third parties Ransom engages for website administration purposes.

Ransom uses Wistia to host its website videos. Wistia may capture information about you when you view videos on Ransom’s website. Ransom encourages you to review Wistia’s privacy statement to make sure you understand the information that may be collected, used, and shared by Wistia when you view videos on Ransom’s website.

In addition, Ransom may disclose information about you to third parties where it has a legitimate purpose for doing so, including: (i) if it is required to do so by law or pursuant to legal process, (ii) in response to a request from law enforcement authorities or other government officials, or (iii) when it believes disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent physical harm or financial loss or in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity.

Global Data Transfers

Ransom has its headquarters in the United States and information Ransom collects from you will be processed in the United States and potentially other regions where Ransom and the third parties described above conduct business.

EU residents: The United States has not received a finding of “adequacy” from the European Commission under Article 45 of the GDPR. Ransom relies on the derogations set forth in Article 49 of the GDPR in order to transfer your personal information across international borders. In particular, Ransom collects and transfers your personal information across international borders only: with your consent; to perform a contract with you; or to fulfill a compelling legitimate interest of Ransom in a manner that does not outweigh your rights and freedoms.

Protection

Ransom uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information collected through its website.

Children

Ransom does not target its website to children as defined by applicable law. If you believe your child has provided Ransom with their personal information, please contact Ransom so that it can identify and delete the information.

Your Rights

To the extent required by law, Ransom provides users with (i) reasonable access to the personal information collected through its website, and (ii) the ability to review, correct, suspend processing, export, or delete such personal information. Please contact Ransom if you would like to exercise your individual rights and for information on any fee required to obtain copies of your personal information.

Contact Information

If you have comments, questions, or concerns about this Privacy Statement or Ransom’s processing of your personal information, please contact Ransom using one of the following methods:

Email: info@rieberlok.com

Mailing Address:

Ransom International, LLC

1143 Vanderbilt Road

Birmingham, Alabama 35234

EU Residents

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that Ransom has processed your information in a manner inconsistent with your privacy rights.

Data Retention

Ransom retains the information collected through its website for as long as needed: (i) for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement; (ii) to conduct business with you; or (iii) to comply with Ransom’s legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce any agreements.

Updates to this Privacy Statement

Ransom may update or change this Privacy Statement from time to time and without prior notice to you. The top of this Privacy Statement will indicate when it was most recently updated.