Regarding the Handling of Personal Information
This Privacy Policy applies to:
(i) the use of websites owned and operated by HARS GLOBAL, including harsglobal.com and its subdomains;
(ii) registrations for marketing activities such as webinars, conferences, events, and emails;
(iii) other products and activities linked to or referenced by this Privacy Policy (collectively referred to as the “Marketing Platforms”).
We respect your privacy rights and value your trust. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, receive, use, store, share, transfer, and process personal information, as well as your rights regarding the information we collect or hold.
When we use or interact with the Marketing Platforms, we may collect or receive the following types of information (collectively referred to as “Information”):
“Personal Information”: This includes your name, email address, contact information, and other personal content provided through forms or fields on our website or other communications (e.g., email, phone, postal mail).
“Technical Information”: This includes your browser type, operating system, device type, IP address, and other similar technical information automatically received from your browser or device during your visit or interaction with the website. It may also include the referring URL used to access the website.
“Usage Information”: This includes information related to the pages you visit on the website, where you click, searches you perform, and other similar details about how you use the website. It may also include information about whether you opened or clicked on links in emails you received.
We understand that certain Technical Information or Usage Information may be considered personal data under various laws and jurisdictions, either on its own or when combined with other data. We are committed to handling such data in compliance with applicable laws.
Depending on the type of Information, we may collect or receive it in the following ways:
・When you voluntarily provide Information: For example, when you register for an event, contact us through online forms, submit a resume, or request specific content (e.g., research reports or white papers).
・Through cookies and similar technologies: This includes cookies, HTML5 local storage, LSOs, web beacons, JavaScript, and similar technologies. These tools help us analyze the use of the Marketing Platforms and tailor content to your preferences. They also assist in delivering relevant advertisements on our own or third-party websites. For more information about these technologies and managing cookie settings, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
・From third parties: This includes Information received through various business support tools and services we use (e.g., marketing platforms, analytics services) and publicly available sources like social media sites. We may combine such Information with other Information we hold to keep our records up to date and provide you with relevant content.
For details on your choices regarding the collection and use of Information, see the section below.
We use the Information for the following purposes:
To respond to inquiries and fulfill requests: For example, if you request more information about our products or services or ask to receive specific materials (e.g., white papers, research materials, or product and service information). If you submit a resume, we use it to evaluate your qualifications and skills.
To send information related to our services and products: This includes newsletters and updates about our products and services. These communications are sent if you have opted to receive them or if we have a legitimate interest in marketing our products and services. In either case, we always provide an option to stop receiving such communications. You can opt out directly within the communication or follow the instructions in the “Your Choices” section below.
To understand how the Marketing Platforms are used and customize them based on past interactions and preferences: This helps us operate the Marketing Platforms, diagnose issues, and improve user experience and navigation.
To prevent fraud and harm to third parties and ensure network and service security: This is also based on our legitimate interests.
To comply with legal obligations and exercise and enforce our legal rights.
We may also use third-party marketing and advertising networks to market our products on our website and third-party websites (e.g., Google’s remarketing advertisements across the internet).
We may share Information with the following third parties to conduct our business and operate the Marketing Platforms:
・Subsidiaries and global affiliates.
・Third parties that assist in operating the Marketing Platforms (e.g., hosting providers, recruitment platforms and agencies, payment processors, business management, and email delivery service providers). These entities are permitted to use your Personal Information only to the extent necessary to provide these services.
・As required by law (e.g., court orders, search warrants, regulatory orders, subpoenas, or legitimate requests from public authorities).
・Legal authorities, consultants, advisors, or service providers to prevent fraud or ensure the safety of HARS GLOBAL or the public.
・In the event of a merger or acquisition, Information may be transferred to the acquiring or merging company and the advisors representing the parties during such discussions.
・Resellers, agents, partners, or service providers acting on behalf of HARS GLOBAL to deliver its products and services.
・Third-party marketing and advertising networks (e.g., Google’s remarketing advertisements across the internet).
Additionally, HARS GLOBAL may publish general statistical information (e.g., aggregated statistics) related to the use of the Marketing Platforms.
We may need to transfer Information to countries where we and our service providers operate. These countries may differ from your country of origin and may not provide the same level of data protection. By using our Marketing Platforms, you consent to such transfers. Where appropriate, we enter into agreements with service providers to ensure a consistent level of privacy protection in line with this policy.
We implement security measures to prevent unauthorized access, unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage to Personal Information.
Information may be stored on our servers or those operated by third-party hosting providers. These servers may be located globally, as described under “Cross-Border Data Transfers.” We retain Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes of collection or to comply with legal and business obligations. For direct marketing purposes, we retain data until you opt out of receiving marketing materials. However, certain records may be retained as required to document your request.
How to opt out of marketing communications:
If you do not wish to receive our newsletters or marketing emails, you can opt out by following the instructions provided in the email you received or by using the email settings on your account settings page.
Additionally, under certain laws, you may exercise your rights related to your personal information. These rights include:
・The right to withdraw consent
・The right to request access to personal information being processed
・The right to request correction or update
・The right to request deletion
・The right to request a temporary halt of processing
・The right to request the export of personal information
・The right to object to direct marketing or processing based on our legitimate interests
If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at info@harsglobal.com. Please note that we may refuse specific requests for legal or other legitimate reasons. In such cases, we will explain the reasons for the refusal.
Our website may include blogs, social media features, or other services hosted by third parties. These services may have their own privacy policies, and you must comply with those privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy or information security practices of these third parties.
We do not intentionally collect or process personal data from children under the age of 16. If you become aware that such information has been provided, please notify us at info@harsglobal.com. We will take appropriate action to delete that information if necessary.
Under California law, users residing in California have the right to know what personal information we collect, the purposes for which it is collected, and the third parties with whom it is shared. This includes the following:
・The categories of personal information we collect
・The purposes of the collection
・The categories of third parties with whom the information is shared
・If the information was sold, the details of such sale
We do not sell personal information in the manner defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). However, if this changes in the future, we will notify you in advance.
As a California resident, if you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us at info@harsglobal.com. We will respond within 30 days, unless the information we provide is inaccurate or legally required otherwise.
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at the following email address: info@harsglobal.com. Alternatively, you can contact us at the following address: HARS GLOBAL Pte. Ltd. 1 Fraser St #32-12, Singapore 189350
HARS GLOBAL Pte. Ltd.
1 Fraser St #32-12,Singapore 189350
