| Privacy statement: Bayer is aware that the security of your private information from the use of our website is an important concern. We take the protection of your personal data very seriously. Therefore we would like you to know what data we maintain and how we use it. With this privacy statement, we would like to inform you about our security measures. Collection of data You can use our online presentation without disclosing your personal data as a matter of principle. When you use our website, we store data on our servers for various security purposes. This data may include the name of your internet service provider, the website that you used to link to our site, the websites that you visit from our site and your IP address. This data could possibly lead to your identification, but we do not use it to do so. We do use the data from time to time for statistical purposes, but maintain the anonymity of each individual user so that the person cannot be identified. In cases when personal data is provided to others to provide products or services you have requested, we rely on technical and organizational means to assure that the applicable data security regulations are followed. Collection and processing of personal data We collect personal data only when you provide it to us, through registration, completion of forms or e-mails, as part of an order for products or services, inquiries or requests about materials being ordered. The database and its contents remain at our company and with our provider. Your personal data will not be passed on by us or by our agents for use by third parties in any form whatsoever, unless we have obtained your consent or are legally required to do so. Purposes of Use The data we collect will only be used for the purpose of supplying you with the requested products or services or for other purposes for which you have given your consent, except where otherwise provided by law. Right of Access and Correction You have the right to review and amend any personal data stored in our system if you believe it may be out of date or incorrect. Just send an e-mail to the address given in the legal notes or contact the Data Security Officer (address/e-mail address given below). Right of Cancellation You have the right at any time to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data in the future. Again, just send an e-mail to the address given in the legal notes or contact the Data Security Officer at the address below. Data Retention We only retain personal data for as long as is necessary for us to render a service you have requested or to which you have given your consent, except where otherwise provided by law (e.g. in connection with pending litigation). Use of Cookies In some areas of the website, cookies are used in order for us to improve the efficiency of your individual use of the web site. Cookies are identifiers that our webserver could send to your computer in order to identify the computer being used for the duration of the session. Most browsers are set up to accept these cookies automatically. You can, however deactivate the storing of cookies or adjust your browser to inform you before a cookie is stored on your computer. Security Bayer uses technical and organizational security precautions to protect your data from accidental or deliberate manipulation, loss, destruction or access by unauthorized persons. Any personal data that is provided to Bayer by you will be encrypted in transit to prevent its possible misuse by third parties. Our security procedures are continually revised on the basis of new technological developments. Children In light of the importance of protecting children's privacy, we do not collect, process or use on our website any information relating to an individual whom we know to be under 13 years old without the prior, verifiable consent of his or her legal representative. Such legal representative has the right, upon request, to view the information provided by the child and/or to require that it be deleted. Contact Please contact the Data Security Officer of Bayer AG with any problems, questions or suggestions that you may have and he will be pleased to help you. The constant development of the internet requires occasional adjustments to our privacy statement. We retain the right to make changes when necessary. Data Security Officer Bayer AG: |