Privacy Policy

The American Securitization Forum (ASF) fully respects the privacy of its members and other visitors to our website. ASF is committed to the fact that if electronic commerce and online activities are to flourish, consumers must be assured that information provided online is used responsibly and appropriately. To protect your online privacy, ASF has implemented the following policy. 


What Information Does ASF Collect?


What Information Does ASF Collect? 

Most of the data ASF collects is used only to help ASF better serve its members. It is our general policy to only collect and store personal information that our members and visitors knowingly and voluntarily provide. If our privacy policies change, we will notify all users by e-mail or a special announcement placed on the Web site.

Data Collected

Data collected in general. 

ASF does not collect any personal information from users browsing our Web site. Users to the public areas of the ASF Web site browse anonymously. Only aggregate data -- such as the number of hits per page or what domain the user came from--are collected. Aggregate data are only used for internal and marketing purposes and do not provide any personally identifying information.



To gain access to members-only resources and personalization features on the ASF Web site, members and other users may be asked to register and provide some limited information. These data are submitted voluntarily. ASF asks users to provide their name, organization name, business phone, e-mail and other details. Similar information may be submitted to ASF through membership applications or conference or seminar registration.

How Does ASF Use Data Collected? 

ASF uses information voluntarily submitted by members and other customers in the following ways:

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Member Services and Products. 

Generally, will use data collected to improve our own Web content; to respond to members’ and visitors’ interests, needs and preferences; and to develop new products and services. 
    

Disclosures to Third Parties. 

ASF does not disclose member contact information to third parties except when noted, and all information collected is for member use only, except as otherwise required by law.
  • Credit Card Account Information.

 ASF does not disclose credit card account information provided by its members and customers. When members and customers choose to pay using their credit cards, ASF submits the information needed to obtain payment to the appropriate clearinghouse.
How Does ASF Use Cookies?





Cookies are files that contain information created by a web server that can be stored on a User's hard disk for use either during a particular session ("per-session" cookie) or for future use ("persistent" cookie). ASF from time to time might use cookies only to facilitate automated activity, store and track passwords, determine appropriate solicitations, and review navigation patterns. Cookies are not used to disseminate significant information about Users over the Internet or to analyze any information that Users have knowingly or unknowingly provided. Users may instruct their Internet browsers to opt out of accepting a "persistent" cookie and rather accept only a "per-session" cookie, but will need to login each time they visit the site to enjoy the full benefits. If the user declines the attachment of any cookie, the user may not have access to the full benefits of the website. Registration enables the site to better determine members' interest areas and provide the most relevant information.

What Privacy Issues Arise With Links To Other Sites?

This website contains links to other web sites. ASF has no control over and is not responsible for the privacy policies or content of such sites, and the users of the ASF website “click through” at their own risk.

What Means Of Redress Are Available?



If any User suspects ASF has handled its personal information in a manner that does not comply with this privacy statement, please contact us by e-mailing Email jpregenzer@americansecuritization.com or by calling 212.412.7119

 

We reserve the right to change this policy at any time.