1. Introduction
GEP (Global eProcure) is fully committed to maintaining the privacy
of buyers and sellers (collectively known as members) Information provided to it
by its Members. All Member Information is protected by GEP in accordance with the
terms set forth in GEP's Terms of Use (the Agreement) and in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into and is fully subject to the
terms of the Agreement.
All capitalized terms which are not otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy are
defined in the Agreement.
2. Privacy of Member Information
GEP's primary goal in collecting Member Information is to provide you and other
Members with a secure, efficient and customized venue for electronic sourcing of
products and services. In addition to maintaining accurate information on and records
of communications with its Members, GEP may use this Member Information for its
internal business operations, including research and analysis in order to optimize
the Website and the services provided thereby and better serve its Members' needs.
Because GEP understands the importance of protecting the privacy of its Members
and maintaining the security of the Member Information, GEP pledges that no Member
Information specifically attributable to registered Members will be disclosed, distributed,
published, disseminated, sold, traded, or shared with any third party, including
advertisers, business or governmental organizations, or other Members, provided,
however, that GEP shall be entitled to disclose Member Information to third parties
in the following situations:
- When such disclosure is necessary to facilitate communications with Members or transactions
between Members in accordance with the normal operation of the Website;
- When such disclosure is so ordered by any court, administrative body, governmental
agency or regulatory agency, or when GEP in good faith determines that it is legally
required to make such disclosure, or when such disclosure is requested by law enforcement
authorities in connection with their investigations, or in the event of an emergency;
- When enforcing the terms of the Agreement (including this Privacy Policy);
- When communicating with a Member outside of the context of the Website
- When GEP in good faith determines that such disclosure is necessary to correct what
GEP believes to be false or misleading information or to address activities that
GEP believes to be manipulative or deceptive.
- GEP may aggregate and publish Member Information relating to activity on the Website,
but such aggregated Member Information shall not include any Member Information
that could be used to personally identify you.
3. IP Address Information
When you register as a Member on the Website, GEP may obtain the IP address and
host name (if available) of your originating server. This information identifies
the computer that you are using, but no personal information about you is disclosed
to GEP. This information helps GEP to diagnose problems with its server, administer
the Website and gather broad demographic information about general patterns of Member
use of the Website.
4. Cookies
The Website uses cookies to facilitate and track your use of the Website. Cookies
may be used to enable you to enter your Password less frequently, and to customize
information that is targeted to your interests. Cookies are stored on your hard
drive, not on GEP's server or on the Website. You are free to decline GEP's cookies
if your Internet browser permits you to do so, although if you do so you may not
be able to use certain features of the Website, and you may be required to enter
your Password more often when using the Website.
5. Security
GEP has instituted security measures which are intended to prevent the loss, misuse,
or alteration of the information under GEP's control. Nevertheless, such measures
may not prevent loss, misuse or alteration of information in all cases. GEP urges
all Members to exercise caution when using the Website.
6. Termination of Membership
As a supplier, you may terminate your login and password at any time by sending
an email to support@globaleprocure.com and writing "cancel" in the subject line.
Your termination will be subject to the terms set forth in the Agreement.
Please address any questions concerning this Privacy Policy, the Agreement or any
other issues relating to GEP or the Website by sending an email to
support@gep.com