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Privacy Policy
Introduction
Gerson Lehrman Group is committed to preserving the privacy of all visitors to www.glgroup.com, www.glgcouncils.com.cn and www.glgcouncils.com and of all Council Members of the Gerson Lehrman Group Councils. Please read the following privacy policy to understand how we use and protect the information that you provide to us.
By joining the Gerson Lehrman Group Councils, you consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information under the terms of this policy.
Information That We Collect From You
When you visit, register or accept projects (consultations, participations in surveys and events and other projects and activities) on www.glgcouncils.com you may be asked to provide certain information about yourself including your name, contact details, profession and biographical information. We may also collect information about you from your involvement in projects with Gerson Lehrman Group clients and our interactions with you in arranging these projects (whether via phone, e-mail, letter or in person).
Use of Your Information
Your information will enable us to provide you with opportunities to work on projects for our clients. We will also use and analyse the information we collect so that we can administer, support, improve and develop our business.
In particular, we may use your information to contact you for your involvement in projects or programs for our clients. Your involvement in such projects is voluntary. Further, we might make your information available to clients for potential projects involving you that may be of interest to them. We or our clients may contact you by phone, fax or email. If you change your mind about being contacted in the future, please let us know.
Disclosure of Your Information
The information you provide to us will be held on our computers in the United States and will be accessed by or given to our staff working in the United States and may be accessed by our staff working outside the United States and third parties who act for us for the purposes set out in this policy or for other purposes approved by you. Those parties process information and provide support services on our behalf. We may also pass aggregate information on the usage of our site to third parties but this will not include information that can be used to identify you.
Finally, if our business enters into a joint venture with or is sold to or merged with another business entity, your information may be disclosed to our new business partners or owners.
With regards to countries that do not have strong data protection laws, we will always take steps to ensure that your information is used by third parties in accordance with this policy.
Unless required to do so by law (or as specified herein), we will not otherwise share, sell or distribute any of the information you provide to us without your consent.
Cookies
Cookies are small amounts of information which we store on your computer. Unless you have indicated your objection when disclosing your details to us, our system will issue cookies to your computer when you log on to the site. Cookies make it easier for you to log on to and use the site during future visits. They also allow us to monitor website traffic and to personalise the content of the site for you. You may set up your computer to reject cookies although, in that case, you may not be able to use certain features on our site. If you do not wish to receive cookies in the future, please let us know.
Security and Data Retention
We employ security measures to protect your information from access by unauthorised persons and against unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction and damage. We will retain your information for a reasonable period or as long as the law requires.
Accessing and Updating
You are entitled to see the information held about you and you may ask us to make any necessary changes to ensure that it is accurate and kept up to date. If you wish to do this, please contact us.
Opt-Out
You may opt-out of membership in the Gerson Lehrman Group Councils, whereupon we will cease contacting you with opportunities to participate in projects and other correspondence. To do so, please send us an email to GreaterChina@glgroup.com
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
Any changes to our privacy policy in the future will be posted to the site and, where appropriate, through e-mail notification.
Contact
All comments, queries and requests relating to our use of your information are welcomed and should be addressed to Jonathan Glick, Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc. 850 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, New York 10022 (212) 984-8500 GreaterChina@glgroup.com .
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