Covaris, Inc.
Safe Harbors Privacy Statement
Last Updated: December 20, 2013
This Safe Harbors Privacy Statement applies to the data practices of Covaris, Inc.(referred to hereafter as "Covaris"). Covarishas developed this Safe Harbors Privacy Policy to explain how Covariscomplies with the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Framework and the U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Framework.
Definitions:
“Covaris” means Covaris, Inc.
“Personal Data”means any information or set of information that identifies or could be used by or on behalf of Covaris to identify an individual. Personal Data does not include information that is encoded or anonymized, or publicly available information that has not been combined with non-public Personal Data.
“Site” means the Covaris web site located at
Background:
The U.S.-E.U. Safe Harbor Framework the “U.S.-EU Safe Harbor”). was established in June 2000 by the United States Department of Commerce and the European Commission, as a method for legitimizing transfers ofPersonal Information from the European Economic Area (“EEA”) the United States. In addition, the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) of Switzerland have agreed on a similar set of data protection principles to enable U.S. companies to satisfy requirements under Swiss data protection law related to the transfers of Personal Information transferred from Switzerland to the U.S. (the “U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor”). The Safe Harbor programsare voluntary self-certification processes for companies operating in the United States.Covarishas certified to the EU Safe Harbor and the Swiss Safe Harbor programs and has developed this Safe Harbor Privacy Statement to describe its commitment to both the U.S.-EU Safe Harbor Principles and U.S.-Swiss Safe Harbor Principles (jointly referred to herein as the “Safe Harbor Principles”).
Scope:
This Safe Harbors Privacy Statement applies to all Personal Data received by Covarisin the United States from the EEA and Switzerlandin any format including, without limitation, Personal Data in electronic or paper-based forms.
Notice:
When Covaris collects Personal Data directly from individuals in theEEA and Switzerland, Covaris informs them about the purposes for which it collects and uses their Personal Data. Covaris informs such users about the purposes for which it collects and uses their Personal Data, the types of non-agent third parties, if any, to which Covaris discloses the Personal Data, and the choices and means, if any, that Covarisoffers individuals for limiting the use and disclosure of their Personal Data. Notice will be provided in clear and conspicuous language when individuals are first asked to provide Personal Data to Covaris, or as soon as practicable thereafter, and in any event before Covaris uses the Personal Data for a purpose other than that for which it was originally collected. With respect to Personal Data that is collected through this Site, Covaris provides notice through this Safe Harbors Privacy Statement and the Covaris Web Site Privacy Policy located at
If Covaris receives Personal Data from its subsidiaries, affiliates or other entities in the EEA and Switzerland, Covaris will use such Personal Data in accordance with the notices such entities provided and the choices made by the individuals to whom such Personal Data relates.
Choice:
We respect your right to privacy and do not want to send marketing materials to you if you choose not to receive them. Please let us know if you do not wish to receive future mailings from Covarisby contacting us as indicated below. In addition, you may modify certain of your preferences with respect to the use of your Personal Data for marketing purposes by visiting the “Account” section of the Site.
Onward Transfer:
Covaris may disclose Personal Data to business partners and subcontractors as necessary in connection with the performance of certain services, or as otherwise appropriate in connection with a legitimate business need. Covarismay also disclose Personal Data as necessary in connection with the sale or transfer of all or part of its business. In these situations, Covariswill require the recipient of the Personal Data to protect the Personal Data in accordance with the Safe Harbors Principles and our policies. Covarismay also disclose Personal Data as required or permitted by law, or when Covarisbelieves that disclosure is necessary to protect its rights and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding, a court order, a law enforcement request, or other legal process.
Security:
We are committed to securing all Personal Data provided to us. We have deployed process and technology measures to provide reasonable assurance that your Personal Data is secured against unauthorized use, loss or disclosure.
Data Integrity:
Covariswill take reasonable steps to ensure that Personal Data is accurate and we will employ controls to meet this requirement. If you become aware that Personal Data that we maintain about you is inaccurate or if you would like to update any of your Personal Data please let us know by contacting us as indicated below.
Access:
You may contact us to inquire about your Personal Data maintained by Covaris by sending us an e-mail . In addition, you can make corrections, updates and/or deletions to your account information by visiting the “Account” section of the Site.
Enforcement:
We have deployed internal processes to monitor our compliance with the Safe Harbor Principles and to address all questions or complaints. We encourage you to raise any concerns or complaints directly with us by contacting us at .
Dispute Resolution:
In furtherance of complying with the Safe Harbor Principles, Covaris has agreed to cooperate with the American Arbitration Association as its independent dispute resolution mechanism.
Changes:
This Safe Harbors Privacy Statement may be amended from time to time, consistent with the requirements of the Safe Harbor Principles. Covariswill provide appropriate public notice about such modifications.
Contacting Us:
If you have any questions about this Safe Harbors Privacy Statement, please email us . Please include your name, address and email address in all communications and state clearly the nature of your request.
In addition, for further information about the U.S.-E.U. Safe Harbor and U.S.-Swiss Frameworks, consult the Department of Commerce’s web site at: