eTVnet Privacy Policy
Principle 1 Accountability
The eTVnet.com is responsible for personal information under their possession and shall designate one or more persons who are accountable for compliance with the following principles.
1.1 eTVnet.com will implement policies and practices to give effect to the principles, including:
1.2 Accountability for ETVnet.com compliance with the principles rests with the senior management of ETVnet.com and the person or persons designated by senior management.
Principle 2 Identifying Purposes for Collection of Personal Information
ETVnet.com shall identify the purposes for which personal information is collected at the time of the collection or before the information is collected.
2.1 Personal information is any information that is used to identify the customer, or by which customer's identity can be deduced. Personal information that ETVnet.com collects from customers includes:
2.2 ETVnet.com collects personal information only for the following purposes:
2.3 Individuals collecting personal information will be able to explain to customers the purposes for which the information is being collected, or will refer the person to a designated individual at ETVnet.com who will explain the purposes.
Principle 3 Obtaining Consent for Collection, Use or Disclosure of Personal Information
The knowledge and consent of a customer or employee are required for the collection, use or disclosure of personal information, except where inappropriate.
3.1 In certain circumstances, personal information can be collected, used, or disclosed without the knowledge and consent of the individual. For example, legal, medical or security reasons may make it impossible or impractical to seek consent. Moreover, ETVnet.com may provide personal information to its lawyer or agent to collect a debt, comply with a subpoena, warrant or other court order, government institution requesting the information upon lawful authority, or as may be otherwise required by law.
3.2 ETVnet.com will generally seek consent for the use or disclosure of personal information at the time of collection. In certain circumstances, consent of use or disclosure of personal information may be sought after the information has been collected but before use (for example, when ETVnet.com wants to use information for a purpose not previously identified).
3.3 An individual may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice. ETVnet.com will inform the individual of withdrawal implications. In order to withdraw consent, an individual must provide notice to ETVnet.com in writing or other.
3.4 ETVnet.com will make ensure that the individual is informed of the purposes for which the information would be used. The purposes will be stated in a comprehensible manner that the individual can reasonably understand how the information will be used or disclosed.
3.5 Under the condition of supply of the product or service, ETVnet.com will not require an individual to consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of information beyond that requirement to fulfill the specified and legitimate purposes.
Principle 4 Limiting Collection of Personal Information
ETVnet.com shall limit the collection of personal information, necessary for the purposes identified. ETVnet.com shall collect personal information by fair and lawful means.
4.1 ETVnet.com shall collect personal information from its customers for the purposes described in Principle #2.
4.2 Due to connection with Internet provider business, ETVnet.com may use a 'Cookie' to collect certain information to track user patterns on its web site. A Cookie is a text file containing a unique identification number that identifies a user's browser, but not a particular individual. A Cookie does not identify an individual. ETVnet.com does not use Cookies in combination with other information to obtain any personal information. If an individual does not wish to use Cookies, he or she can re-set their browser to either provide notification or refuse to accept Cookies.
Principle 5 Limiting Use, Disclosure and Retention of Personal Information
ETVnet.com shall not use or disclose personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected except with the consent of the individual or as required by law. ETVnet.com shall retain personal information only as long as necessary for the fulfillment of those purposes.
5.1 ETVnet.com may collect, use or disclose personal information without the individual's consent
5.2 ETVnet.com may disclose a customer's personal information to:
5.3 Certain ETVnet.com employees may be given access to customer personal information solely for business purposes.
5.4 ETVnet.com makes their employees aware of the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of personal information. ETVnet.com employees are governed by a non-disclosure agreement prohibiting disclosure or use of any confidential or personal information for any purposes other than the stated business purposes.
5.5 Personal information that is no longer required to fulfill the identified purposes will be destroyed, erased or made anonymous according to the procedures established by ETVnet.com.
Principle 6 Accuracy of Personal Information
Personal information shall be as accurate, complete, and up-to-date as it is necessary for the purposes for which it would be used.
6.1 The extent to which personal information will be accurate, complete, and up-to-date will depend upon the use of the information, taking into account the interests of the individual. Information will be sufficiently accurate, complete, and up-to-date to minimize the possibility of inappropriate information use to make a decision about the individual.
6.2 Personal information that is used on an ongoing basis, including information that is disclosed to third parties, should be generally accurate and up-to-date, unless otherwise specified.
Principle 7 Security Safeguard
ETVnet.com shall protect personal information by security safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information.
7.1 ETVnet.com will protect personal information against loss or theft, as well as unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, or modification. The nature of the security will differ depending on the sensitivity of the information collected, the amount, distribution, and format of the information, and the method of storage.
7.2 ETVnet.com methods of protection include:
7.3 ETVnet.com will use safety measures in the disposal or destruction of personal information to prevent unauthorized parties from gaining access to the information.
Principle 8 Openness Concerning Policies and Practices
ETVnet.com shall make readily available to customers specific information about its policies and practices concerning management of personal information.
8.1 ETVnet.com will make its policies and practices concerning management of personal information easily comprehensible and accessible, by providing the following information upon request:
8.2 ETVnet.com will make this Privacy Policy available online, by mail, or in a brochure format at its place of business. ETVnet.com Customer Services Representatives will be trained to answer any requests or complaints at ETVnet.com customer service telephone number.
Principle 9 Customer and Employee Access to Personal Information
ETVnet.com shall inform a customer of the existence, use and disclosure of his or her personal information upon request. A customer shall be able to challenge the accuracy and completeness of its disclosure and to have it amended as appropriate.
9.1 When an individual successfully demonstrates the inaccuracy or incompleteness of disclosure of personal information, ETVnet.com will amend the information as required. Depending upon the nature of the information challenged, amendment involves the correction, deletion or addition of information. Where appropriate, the amended information will be transmitted to third parties.
9.2 When a conflict is not resolved to the satisfaction of the individual, ETVnet.com will record the substance of the unresolved conflict. When appropriate, the existence of the unresolved conflict will be transmitted to third parties.
9.3 All personal information ETVnet.com collects about its customers is available through the customer portal www.etvnet.com. Customers can log in to the site, review and edit personal information. If there are problems accessing the site customers contact our support center
Principle 10 Challenging Compliance
A customer shall be able to address a challenge concerning compliance with the above principles to the designated person or persons accountable for the eTVnet.com compliance with the Code.
10.1 ETVnet.com will respond accordingly to received complaints or inquiries about its policies and practices relating to the use and disclosure of personal information. ETVnet.com will make ensure that its procedures are easily accessible and simple to use.
10.2 ETVnet.com will inform individuals who make inquiries or complaints of the existence of relevant complaint procedures.
10.3 The person(s) accountable for compliance with this Privacy Policy may seek external advice where appropriate before providing a final response to individual complaints.
10.4 ETVnet.com will investigate all complaints and take appropriate measures. If a complaint is justified, ETVnet.com will act accordingly, including, if necessary, amending its policies and practices.
Principle 11 Special information for EU users
SUMMARY
Beginning May 25, 2018, the processing of personal data of users in the European Union is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
This section summarizes ETVnet’s grounds for processing personal information under the GDPR, and the rights of EU users as relates to ETVnet’s handling of personal information.
Beginning May 25, 2018, the processing of personal data of users in the European Union is subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). This section provides information as relates to EU users' rights, and ETVnet's responsibilities, under this regulation.
1. EU User Rights
If you are an ETVnet user in the EU, you have the following rights with respect to ETVnet's handling of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please see below or submit your request here.
• a. Explanation and copies of your data
• b. Correction
• c. Deletion
• d. Objections and complaints
2. Grounds for Processing
The GDPR requires that companies processing the personal data of EU users do so on the basis of specific legal grounds. As described below, ETVnet processes the information of EU users based on one or more of the grounds specified under the GDPR:
• a. The processing is necessary to provide the services and features you request
• b. The processing is necessary to protect the vital interests of our users or of others
• c. The processing is necessary for ETVnet's legitimate interests
• d. The processing is necessary for the legitimate interests of other persons or parties
• e. Consent
• f. Marketing Opt-outs