PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated April 10, 2006.
Bunge North America, Inc., including its operating units in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico (collectively, “Bunge”), respects the privacy of the visitors to its website. In the following paragraphs, we describe the types of information collected on our website, how we treat it, why we collect it, and our policies relating to disclosure to third parties.
By using our website, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your information by Bunge in accordance with the terms of our Privacy Policy. Please also see our website’s Terms of Use for other terms and conditions governing your use of our website and our products and services. You acknowledge that we have the right, at our sole discretion, to modify, add or remove any terms or conditions of this Privacy Policy without prior notice or liability to you. Any changes to this Privacy Policy shall be effectively immediately following the posting of such changes on our website. For this reason, we encourage you to check this Privacy Policy from time to time.
What Is Aggregate Information?
Aggregate information, which does not contain any personally identifying information, is collected on an ongoing basis, and relates to the number of visitors to the website, which pages they access, what information they download, the type of browser and operating system used, the name of the internet service provider, etc. When you visit the website, we may automatically collect this information from you, and aggregate it with similar information collected from other visitors.
Why Do We Collect Aggregate Information?
The primary reason that we collect this information is to understand the use of our website and make improvements. We want to provide you with the best possible experience when using our website. With this information, we may be able to customize sessions to best meet your needs. In addition, we may be able to identify and address problems more quickly and with little disruption, and ensure the security and integrity of our website. We may provide non-personal, summary, or aggregate visitor data to partners and other third parties at our discretion.
Do We Use ‘Cookies?’
Like many companies, Bunge may use “cookie” technology to collect aggregate information. Cookies are tiny elements of data that a site can send to a browser, which may then be stored on your hard drive so we can recognize you when you return. Cookies can enhance your online experience by saving your preferences while you are visiting our website. They do not contain any personally identifiable information. You may be able to set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, or to disable cookies altogether.
What About Third Party Websites?
Links or pointers to other websites and references to products and services offered by third parties are provided to you for convenience only and do not constitute an endorsement or approval by us of the organizations that operate such websites, the content on such websites, or of such third party products and services. In particular, you should be aware that such third party websites may collect data or solicit personal information from you. As we do not control such websites, we are not responsible for their privacy policies, or for the collection, use or disclosure of any data or personal information such websites may collect. We encourage you to review the legal and privacy statements of all third party sites.
Do We Share Your Personally Identifiable Information With Anyone?
Other than as provided in this Privacy Statement, Bunge will not disclose, sell or share any of your personally identifiable information with any third parties unless we have your permission to do so. We may, however, disclose some information if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to prevent a crime, an injury to or interference with Bunge’s rights or property, or the rights or property of a third party. We may also disclose information if we believe in good faith that the law requires it.
Use By Children
This website is not directed to children under thirteen (13) years of age. Individuals under eighteen (18) should consult with a parent or guardian about the use of this website.