Terms of Use

Accessibility

The IDEA Data Center is committed to providing reasonable accommodations so that the general public who do or do not have disabilities can, as independently as possible, access information provided on IDC’s website. To facilitate this goal, IDC’s website strives to conform to the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 1.0. For more information on making resources accessible, see ECTA Center's page on accessibility and web standards.

IDC supports the W3C's Web standards initiative, which encourages users to upgrade their older browsers to newer versions in order to benefit from these standards. IDC’s website does not support Internet Explorer 7 or older. Visitors to IDC’s website who continue to use older browsers will see a much simpler presentation; though the content may appear different, it will still be readily accessible.

Finally, IDC strives to ensure the site renders consistently across different computers, browsers, and other Web browsing interfaces. If you experience problems accessing the content on this site, please Contact Us.

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy governs the manner in which IDC collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by IDC.

Personally Provided Information

Users do not need to provide personal information to visit IDC’s Web site. If Users choose to provide IDC with additional information about themselves through email messages, forms, surveys, etc., IDC will use that information only to respond to those messages, or to fulfill the stated purpose of the communication, or to obtain feedback about different types of tools and resources available on the public and private sites. The information provided is handled on a confidential basis. IDC does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer any personal information about our visitors, unless required by law enforcement or statute.

Non-personal Identification Information

IDC may collect non-personal identification information about Users whenever they interact with this Site. Non-personal identification information may include the browser name, operating system and the Internet service provider, and other similar information. IDC uses this information for statistics on the traffic to this site, to find out about general user interest in various areas of this site, and to help make the site more useful to visitors.

Web Browser Cookies

This Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Web browsers places cookies on hard drives for record-keeping purposes and track how this site is utilized. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to alert them when cookies are being sent. As a result, some parts of the Site may not function properly. This collected information is not connected to personal identifying information.

Third Party Websites

Users may find advertising or other content on this Site that links to the sites and services of our partners, suppliers, advertisers, sponsors, licensors, and other third parties. We do not control the content or links that appear on these sites and are not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to this Site. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites that have a link to our Site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

Changes To This Privacy Policy

IDC has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. Users acknowledge and agree that it is their responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.

Acceptance Of These Terms

By using this Site, Users signify their acceptance of this policy. If Users do not agree to this policy, they should not use the Site. Users continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed their acceptance of those changes.

Contacting Us

If Users have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or their dealings with this site, please Contact Us.