Privacy Policy

MBL (USA) CORPORATION

Date:  July 13, 2011

The privacy of users (“Users”) of the MBL (USA) Corporation (“MBL”) website (located at www.mblusa.com) (“Web Site”) is very important to MBL.  The purpose of this Online Privacy Policy is to inform Users of MBL’s practices concerning the collection, use, access, and security of information submitted by Users to MBL’s Web Site.

A. Data Collection

The purpose of the MBL Web Site is to provide the User with interactive online access to information, resources, and services that enhance the User’s understanding of MBL’s full line of products and services and, from time to time, facilitate purchases of MBL’s products and services. However, MBL recognizes the importance of safeguarding the privacy of the Users accessing the MBL Web Site. Specifically, MBL may collect, without limitation, the following types of User information through the MBL Web Site:

• Contact Information: Name, mailing address, phone numbers, and e-mail address(es).
• Purchasing Information: Credit card information, billing and/or shipping information, product information
• Demographic Information: Business information, Product interests, and product preferences.  

Any information provided by the User is utilized by MBL for the purpose of the sale of products and services, promotions, personalizing the User’s online experience, and selectively sending the User information that may be of particular interest. If Users order MBL’s products and services, MBL specifically uses the Users’ information to process the order, verify credit card information, ship products, and provide services. MBL may use Users’ email addresses and/or phone numbers to communicate with Users about the Users’ orders and shipping details.  MBL may also send Users confirmation emails when Users order products and services.

In addition to the foregoing, MBL may collect other types of User information to allow MBL to conduct market research, meet User needs, and promote the purposes of the MBL Web Site.  MBL does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties, although, MBL may share personal information with its affiliates and business partners in order to facilitate User purchases.

B. Cookies

MBL may use “cookies” to collect information concerning the use of the MBL Web Site by Users. A “cookie” is a small text file that the MBL website can place on a User’s computer hard drive in order, for example, to gather information concerning Users’ use of the MBL Web Site, to allow more streamlined use of the MBL Web Site, and improve the functionality of the MBL Web Site. The cookie transmits this information back to the MBL Web Site’s computer. The use of cookies is a relatively standard practice that is employed by most major corporate websites. Cookies cannot read any information from the User’s hard drive or read any information collected by other cookie files created by other websites. Users may determine when “cookies” are placed on their websites, or prevent the placement of “cookies” on their websites, by adjusting their browser features. Users wishing to do so should consult their IT managers or conduct an Internet search in order to obtain more information.

C. Disclosure Subject to Legal Proceedings

MBL will cooperate with any court order or other legal process and will provide User personal information to the extent necessary and/or compelled for any legal proceeding. It is also MBL’s practice to release account and other personal information when MBL believes such release is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of MBL’s employees, our Users, or other third parties. Further, in certain limited situations, MBL may exchange information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.

D. User Options

Users of this Web Site are subject to the MBL’s Terms and Conditions of Web Site Use. In the event MBL collects any information from a User that such User wishes to retrieve, update, modify, or have deleted, such User should contact MBL as set forth in Section G hereunder.  Given the MBL Web Site’s purpose of providing information about MBL and its products, MBL uses reasonable efforts to safeguard information concerning and submitted by, Users. However, Users should be aware that it is impossible to guarantee absolute security over the Internet.

E. California Privacy Rights

Pursuant to Section 1798.83 of the California Civil Code, residents of California have the right to request from a business, with whom the California resident has an established business relationship, certain information with respect to the types of personal information the business shares with third parties for direct marketing purposes by such third party and the identities of the third parties with whom the business has shared such information during the immediately preceding calendar year.

To request a copy of the information disclosure provided by MBL pursuant to Section 1798.83 of the California Civil Code, please contact sales@mblusa.com.

F. Updates

As MBL recognizes the need to update this Privacy Policy to reflect new features and services provided by MBL and/or ensure compliance with applicable law, MBL reserves the right to update this Online Privacy Policy as it deems necessary.  If there are changes or additions to this Online Privacy Policy, MBL will post those changes here or in other formats for review.

G. Contact Information

Questions or concerns regarding the MBL Web Site and/or this Online Privacy Policy should be directed from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday, or via e-mail to mblusa.sales@mitsuboshi.com or call us at 815-434-1282.

 

1. Introduction

Welcome to the MBL (USA) website ("us", "we", or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including to:

• Enable the functionality of our website.
• Analyze and improve the performance of our website.
• Provide a personalized experience for our users.
• Understand how visitors use our website.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate our site and use its features.

• Performance/Analytical Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our website, so we can measure and improve its performance. For example, we use Google Analytics for this purpose.

• Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

5. How to Control Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. If you do this, however, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit a site, and some services and functionalities may not work.

To learn more about how to control cookie settings in your browser, please refer to the "Help" section in your browser.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we update our Cookie Policy, we will post the changes on this page. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through a prominent notice on our website.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at mblusa.websupport@mitsuboshi.com.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.