When you connect to our website, our web server may record the numerical internet protocol (IP) address of the computer you are using, information about your browser and operating system, date and time of access and the internet address and page that linked you to our site. The institute’s staff uses such information to help diagnose problems with our server, administer and improve our website, and generate aggregate statistical reports that analyse general user information and demographics. Such extrapolations and statistics may be made public; however, individual users cannot track them. Unless legal process requires, we do not link IP addresses to anything personally identifiable. This means an IP address may track user sessions, but a user's identity remains anonymous. In addition, we ordinarily do not disclose to third parties site usage by individual IP addresses. Still, we may do so in minimal circumstances when complying with law or legal process, working with consultants assisting us in fixing or improving our site, or monitoring and improving the security of our network. Our staff monitors search terms that users enter into our search engine, but this tracking is never associated with individual users.
We use the information you provide, including your DNC number, to communicate with you in accordance with your preferences. This may include sending you promotional offers, newsletters, updates, or other information about our products and services. We may also use your information to improve our products and services, conduct research and analysis, and customize your experience with us.