Welcome to the Property Loss Research Bureau
(PLRB) web site. The PLRB has created this privacy statement in order to
demonstrate its firm commitment to privacy for our web site users and our
membership. The following paragraphs disclose our information gathering and
dissemination practices. The privacy statement may change at any time; any
changes will be posted on this page. Should you have additional questions,
comments, or concerns please contact us.
Our postal address is:
Property Loss Research Bureau
3025 Highland Parkway, Suite 800
Downers Grove, IL 60515
We can be reached via e-mail at: plrb-main@plrb.org
You can reach us by telephone at
1-630-724-2200
PLRB Web servers automatically recognize the
Internet Protocol (IP) * addresses of visitors to our sites. PLRB
collects aggregate information on the dates and times people visit our sites,
IP addresses, pages visitors accessed or visited (note: PLRB does not always
know which exact pages were visited by particular individuals), operating
systems and Web browsers visitors use to access our sites, and the sites that
refer visitors to us (e.g., search engines). We also collect specific
information volunteered by visitors, such as e-mail addresses, company
information, subscription requests, registrations, and site logons.
The information PLRB collects is used to
improve the content of its Web sites, monitor compliance with terms of use,
customize the content and layout of our pages for individual visitors, notify
visitors about updates to our Web sites, and to contact visitors for
association purposes. PLRB uses cookies**
for a variety of purposes, such as assisting in monitoring the demographics of
visitors, customizing the content and layout of our pages for individual
visitors, and providing access to secure areas in some of our sites. PLRB does not partner with or have special
relationships with any ad server companies wherein we would provide them with
information regarding specific individual's activities on our sites.
However, for those visitors from member
companies or member organizations of the PLRB, certain information is collected
and made available to management at these companies or organizations regarding
usage by their employees and staff. In
general, management at member companies can learn which of their employees have
passwords, submitted questions, attended PLRB educational events, and other
information regarding usage by those using passwords associated with their
company. Note that management of a
member company or organization does not have access to usage by other member
companies or organizations.
* - A unique number
called an IP address identifies every computer on the Internet. Each time you
connect to the Internet your machine is assigned an IP address. An IP address
is a number that identifies each sender or receiver of information that is sent
in packets across the Internet.
** -
"Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your
browser on your computer's hard drive. Most Web browsers automatically accept
cookies, but if you prefer, you can edit your browser options to block them in
the future.
If you supply PLRB with your e-mail address,
you may receive various e-mail newsletters and publications published by or on
behalf of PLRB. Similarly, if you
supply PLRB with your postal address, you may receive occasional mailings from
PLRB with information on products and services or upcoming events. If you
supply us with your telephone number, you may receive telephone contact from us
with information regarding services or upcoming events.
PLRB will not sell, rent, or give your e-mail
address, address, phone number, personal information, username or passwords to
other companies, businesses, or organizations.
However, there are a few exceptions.
First, PLRB provides some services to members
through contracted relationships. PLRB
will provide minimally required information to such vendors to allow access for
members to these services. The terms of
such contracts will require such contractors to keep the information private
and confidential.
Next, PLRB also allows conference and event
registrants and presenters to voluntarily choose to allow information to be
provided to exhibitors at PLRB events.
Such approval must be given affirmatively. If permission is granted, PLRB shall provide contact information
to exhibitors as authorized.
Furthermore, management of individual PLRB
member companies has access to certain management pages on the PLRB
website. In general, management at
member companies can learn which of their employees have passwords, subscribe
to electronic publications, submitted questions, attended PLRB educational
events, and other information regarding usage by those using passwords
associated with their company.
Finally, PLRB reserves the right to transfer
this information along with other assets in the event the organization or its
assets are ever purchased by or merged with another organization.
PLRB provides member visitors, registrants,
and event participants with the ability to change their information (e.g., name,
address, phone number, password, subscriptions, etc.) that we maintain about
them. Member visitors can change their
profiles on line. (http://www.plrb.org/profile/). Registrants from the conference may also change their
registration information online. (http://www.claimsconf.org/Registration.cfm?Section=Modify). You can also contact us at 630 724 2200 or plrb-main@plrb.org and request
changes.
PLRB publishes various e-mail newsletters and
publications. Each newsletter or
publication includes specific instructions for removing your e-mail address
from the mailing list. You can also
remove your name from certain mailing lists by changing your profile on line. (http://www.plrb.org/profile/). You can also contact us at 630 724 2200 or plrb-main@plrb.org and request such
changes.
PLRB websites contain links to other external
web sites that do not fall under the plrb.org, lirb.org, or claimsconf.org
domains. PLRB is not responsible for
the privacy practices or the content of such external web sites.
The PLRB sites use forms for individuals to
request information and services and to register for events. PLRB collects each
visitor's contact information and method of payment. Contact information from
the order form is used to process orders or registrations. User payment information that is collected
is used to check the user's qualifications and bill the user for products and
services.
This site makes forums and List Serves available to its
users. Please remember that any information that is disclosed in these areas
becomes public information and you should exercise caution when deciding to
disclose your personal information. Although PLRB tries to protect your
personal information when using these public forums, PLRB cannot ensure or
warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at
your own risk. It is also not the PLRB's responsibility for maintaining the
secrecy of any passwords you set up and/or any account information you have
disclosed.
PLRB takes security seriously. This site has security measures in place to protect the
loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control.
We at the
PLRB are concerned about protecting children's privacy and follow these
guidelines:
PLRB DOES
NOT:
If have
questions about this privacy policy or if you feel that any PLRB site is not
following this policy, please contact us.