The Smithers Group Inc. and The Smithers Group member companies respect your right to privacy. This Privacy Statement explains who we are, how we collect, share and use personal information about you, and our legal rights in relation to the protection of your data. This Privacy Statement only applies to the personal information we collect online at www.smithers.com, S and related websites.

About the Smithers Group Inc.

As an independent solution provider that integrates scientific, technical and business expertise, Smithers is a global business leader. We use testing, consulting, information and compliance services to help customers create value-added innovations throughout the life cycle of their products.

What data do we collect?

You may sometimes be required to submit your personal information online in order to receive or use the Services on our Site. For example, place an order offline, register for an event, download information or update your preferences, etc. You can also provide your personal information offline so that we can offer you quotes, make phone calls, and occasionally email you, send you value-added content and promotional materials that may be of interest to you and your business, etc. By providing your personal information, you can enable Smithers to provide you with the services you need. Smithers is committed to ensuring that the information we collect and use is suitable for this purpose and will process (collect, store and use) the information you provide in a manner that is compatible with applicable data protection laws. Smithers will strive to keep your information accurate and up to date and will not retain it longer than necessary.

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information from your device. In some countries, including the countries and regions of the European Economic Area, certain information may be considered personal in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Specifically, the information we automatically collect may include your IP address, device type, browser type, broad geo-location information (for example, country-level or city-level location), and other technical information. We may also collect information about how your device interacts with our Site, including the pages visited and the links clicked.

Collecting this information enables us to better understand the visitors to our site, where they come from and what content they are interested in on our site. We use this information to improve the quality and relevance of the digital services we provide.

Some information may be collected using cookies and similar tracking techniques.

Legal basis for handling your personal data

If you are a visitor from the European Economic Area, the legal basis for us to collect and use the above personal information will depend on the relevant personal information and the particular context in which we collect it.

In general, our personal information is required only with your consent to enter into a contract with you or to promote testing, consulting, information, compliance services and other services or products offered by Smithers for our legitimate interests.

We may have other legal rights, and we will explain to you what those legal rights are in due course. If we do according to the legitimate interests of the us deal with your information, we will consider it may have any consequences for you or effect, and if we think it may bring you a adverse effect has exceeded our interests, so in this case, we will no longer be on the basis of the legitimate rights and interests of us to deal with your information.

In some cases, we may also have a legal obligation to collect personal information from you, or we may need such personal information to protect your or others' vital interests.

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By agreeing to this Privacy Statement, you consent to the processing of your personal data by Smithers for the above purposes. You may withdraw your consent at any time by sending an email to privacy@smithers.com.

Will Smithers share my data?

Outside the European Economic Area, Smithers member companies may sometimes transfer your personal information to other member companies for the legitimate interests described above. Agreements must be reached between Smithers member businesses to protect such information and to comply with applicable privacy laws. Smithers may also transfer your personal information only to third parties to process on their behalf. Smithers requests that these parties agree to process this information in accordance with our instructions and requirements, consistent with this Privacy Statement and applicable data protection laws. Smithers will not represent information obtained through a transaction without your consent. However, Smithers may disclose personal information to comply with legal obligations, regulations or valid government requirements. Smithers may also enforce its terms and conditions, including the investigation of possible breaches of its terms and conditions, in order to detect, prevent or mitigate fraud, security and technical issues; Or to prevent imminent harm to the rights, property, or safety of Smithers, customers, and the wider community.