This Privacy Policy outlines how Virbac Corporation (Virbac or “we”) collects, uses, protects, and manages your information when you interact with our Internet websites, applications, and other online services (collectively referred to as the “Site” or “Sites”). By accessing or using our Sites, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
About This Policy
This policy applies to your use of our Sites, including interactions on social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Google+, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as your viewing of our online advertisements. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please exit the Site immediately. Your continued use of the Site signifies your acceptance of these terms.
Information We Collect and How We Use It
Virbac collects information in three primary categories:
- Personal Data You Actively Provide: This includes information you voluntarily share during registration, sweepstakes entries, content submissions, or other interactions on the Sites. This data may include your name, address, email address, and telephone number, which can be used to identify you.
- Automatically Collected Device Information: We gather data about your computer or wireless devices, such as your IP address, cookie ID, or unique device identifiers.
- Information from Third Parties: This may include data obtained from social media providers with whom you have registered.
How We Collect Information
We collect information directly from you when you:
- Register for our Sites or subscribe to our Newsletter.
- Engage in online forums, submit feedback, comments, or reviews.
- Upload or share photos, submit information, or post digital content through our Sites or social media interactions.
- Participate in Virbac-sponsored sweepstakes, contests, promotions, programs, clinics, or workshops.
- Inquire about or apply for employment with Virbac.
We may also collect location data derived from your IP address or smart device. Through the use of “cookies,” small data files stored on your computer’s hard drive, we track your usage of the Site. While you can set your browser to reject cookies, some Site pages may not function correctly if you do so. The information gathered via cookies helps us estimate user numbers, track page visits, and understand user interests and behaviors. This enables us to provide you with information about products, services, features, or promotions that may align with your interests.
Consent
Virbac collects your personal data only when you voluntarily provide it. By offering optional or required information through your engagement with the Sites, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
How We Use Your Information
Your personal data is used to enhance the content and user experience of our Sites, tailoring them to your preferences. We use this information to create profiles that allow us to present content of interest to you, provide requested services and features, and, if you opt-in, send you information about relevant products, services, features, or promotions.
Virbac may also use your personal data to generate aggregated information that does not personally identify you. This aggregated data reflects user behavior as a whole and is utilized for Site development, marketing, and promotional efforts.
We may share your personal data with our affiliated and related companies who agree to handle it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. Virbac does not sell your information. However, we may share it with certain third parties who provide services on our behalf. Virbac reserves the right to disclose your personal data to:
- Third-party service providers who support our business operations (e.g., fulfillment, technical support, delivery) and provide you with requested information. These parties are required to treat your data substantially in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
- Third parties in connection with the sale, assignment, or other transfer of the business related to this Site. Any buyer, assignee, or transferee will be required to agree to treat your data substantially in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Aggregated information, which does not identify you personally, may be shared with our affiliates, related companies, and unaffiliated third parties.
Virbac may also release your personal data under specific, limited circumstances and to the extent permitted by law, including:
- When required or permitted by law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena, or court order.
- When the rights or property of Virbac, its affiliates, related companies, third-party service providers, or Site users are at risk.
- When the personal safety of Site users or the public is at risk.
How We Protect Your Personal Data
Virbac employs technical security measures to protect your personal data, recognizing its importance to you. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure. To the extent permitted by law, Virbac, its affiliates, related companies, third-party service providers, and their respective personnel do not represent, warrant, or guarantee that personal data will be protected against misuse, loss, or alterations. We do not accept liability arising from the submission of personal data or its use or misuse by third parties.
We utilize Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology to transmit information to our servers, aiming to ensure the integrity and privacy of your data. Encryption systematically scrambles data, making it unreadable if intercepted. To benefit from this technology, you need an encryption-supporting browser like Safari or Microsoft Explorer. As an additional security measure, your information is stored on a separate server, with your password encrypted and maintained in a database. We take reasonable precautions against unauthorized access or loss of your information, continuously updating our security measures to counter evolving cyber threats. Despite these precautions, the risk of unauthorized access or loss remains. If you suspect a third party has accessed your information, please contact us immediately.
Links to Other Websites
Be aware that operators of linked websites may also collect your personal data, including information generated through cookies, when you navigate to their sites. Virbac is not responsible for how these third parties collect, use, or disclose your personal data. We advise you to review their privacy policies before providing them with your personal data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Virbac reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time by posting changes on this Site. We encourage you to review this page regularly for updates.
Other Terms
Your use of this Site is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the Copyright and Legal Notice sections. By accessing or using the Site, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions in effect at the time of your access or use, including this Privacy Policy.
Contacting Us
You may contact Virbac to request access to or updates for your personal information. If you believe Virbac has not adhered to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at 1-800-338-3659 or [email protected].
California Privacy Notice
For California residents, the California Civil Code allows you to request information regarding the disclosure of your personal data to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please send an email to [email protected].
