Privacy Policy

Privacy Statement

Sites covered by this Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement applies to all Syntax-Brillian-owned websites and domains, and our wholly owned subsidiaries including www.vivitar.com , www.olevia.com , and www.syntaxbrillian.com .

Links to non- Syntax-Brillian websites
The Syntax-Brillian websites may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If you access those links, you will leave the Syntax-Brillian website. Syntax-Brillian does not control those sites or their privacy practices, which may differ from Syntax-Brillian’s. We do not endorse or make any representations about third-party websites. The personal data you choose to give to unrelated third parties is not covered by the Syntax-Brillian Privacy Statement. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with Syntax-Brillian; that sharing is governed by that third-party company's privacy policy.
Types of information we collect

This Privacy Statement covers personal information, non-personal data collection and aggregate reporting.

Personal information is information that is associated with your name or personal identity. Syntax-Brillian uses personal information to understand better your needs and interests and to provide you with better service. Once you choose to provide us with personal information, you can be assured it will be used only to support your customer relationship with Syntax-Brillian. We take seriously the trust you place in us. Syntax-Brillian will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others.

On some Syntax-Brillian websites, you can order products or services, request information, subscribe to marketing or support materials, or register yourself or your Syntax-Brillian products. The types of personal information you provide to us on these pages may include name, address, phone number, e-mail address, user IDs and passwords, billing and transaction information, credit card information, and contact preferences.

Non-personal information is data about usage and service operation that is not associated with a specific personal identity. Syntax-Brillian collects and analyzes non-personal information to evaluate how visitors use the Syntax-Brillian websites.

Non-personal data we collect may include the pages visited on the Syntax-Brillian websites, unique URLs* visited within Syntax-Brillian.com, browser type and IP** address. Most non-personal data is collected via cookies or other analysis technologies. Syntax-Brillian.com Web pages use cookies, Web beacons and other technologies for data analysis and personalization services. Syntax-Brillian also places ads on other websites that may use cookies. To learn more, read Syntax-Brillian use of cookies and Web beacons.
How we use your information

Syntax-Brillian uses your personal information to provide you with services and to help us better understand your needs and interests. Specifically, we use your information to help you complete a transaction or order, to communicate with you, to provide service and support, to update you on services and benefits, to personalize promotional offers and to personalize some Syntax-Brillian websites. Occasionally we may also use your information to contact you for market research regarding Syntax-Brillian products or services. We will give you the opportunity to choose your privacy preferences regarding such communications (see section 7, "Your privacy preferences and opting out"). Credit card information is used only for payment processing and fraud prevention. Credit card information and sensitive personal data are not used for any other purpose by our financial services providers or Syntax-Brillian and will not be kept longer than necessary for providing the services, unless you ask us to retain your credit card information for future purchases.

In order to offer you a more consistent and personalized experience in your interactions with Syntax-Brillian, information collected through one Syntax-Brillian service may be combined with information obtained through other Syntax-Brillian services.

Syntax-Brillian is a global organization, with legal entities, business processes, management structures, and technical systems that cross borders. Our privacy practices are designed to provide protection for your personal information, all over the world. We may share your personal information within Syntax-Brillian and transfer it to countries in the world where we do business. Some countries may provide less legal protection for your information. In such countries Syntax-Brillian will still handle information in the manner we describe here.

Non-personal data is aggregated for reporting about Syntax-Brillian website usability, performance and effectiveness. It is used to improve the customer experience, usability and site content.
Who we share your information with

Syntax-Brillian will not sell, rent or lease your personal information to others. Syntax-Brillian will not share your personal information with third parties except in responding to your requests for products or services. Your permission will be requested when you submit your information. Syntax-Brillian shares customer information across companies working on our behalf and Syntax-Brillian -owned business entities, but only as described above in "How we use your information."

Syntax-Brillian contracts with third-party service providers and suppliers to deliver complete products, services and customer solutions described in "How we use your information." Suppliers and service providers are required to keep confidential the information received on behalf of Syntax-Brillian and may not use it for any purpose other than to carry out the services they are performing for Syntax-Brillian. These service providers may change or we may contract with additional service providers to better accommodate our customers.

Syntax-Brillian will not share personal information with any other third parties without your permission, unless to: (i) respond to duly authorized information requests of governmental authorities; (ii) comply with any law, regulation, subpoena, or court order, (iii) help prevent fraud or to enforce or protect the rights and properties of Syntax-Brillian or its subsidiaries; or (iv) to protect the personal safety of Syntax-Brillian employees and third parties on Syntax-Brillian property.

Circumstances may arise where, whether for strategic or other business reasons, Syntax-Brillian decides to sell, buy, merge or otherwise reorganize businesses in some countries. Such a transaction may involve the disclosure of personal information to prospective or actual purchasers, or receiving it from sellers. It is Syntax-Brillian’s practice to seek appropriate protection for information in these types of transactions.
Access to and accuracy of your information

Syntax-Brillian strives to keep your personal information accurate. We have implemented technology, management processes and policies to maintain customer data accuracy. We will provide you with access to your information, including making reasonable effort to provide you with online access and the opportunity to change your information. To protect your privacy and security, we will also take reasonable steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID, before granting access to your data. Certain areas of Syntax-Brillian 's websites may limit access to specific individuals through the use of passwords and other personal identifiers.

The most effective way to view and change your personal information is to return to the Web page where you originally submitted your data and follow the instructions on that Web page.
Keeping your information secure

Syntax-Brillian is committed to protecting the information you provide us. To prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, to maintain data accuracy, and to ensure the appropriate use of the information, Syntax-Brillian has in place appropriate physical and managerial procedures to safeguard the information we collect.

We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption when collecting or transferring sensitive data such as credit card information. SSL encryption is designed to make the information unreadable by anyone but us. This security measure is working when you see either the symbol of an unbroken key or closed lock (depending on your browser) on the bottom of your browser window.

Credit card numbers are used only for processing payment and are not used for other purposes. As part of real-time payment processing, Syntax-Brillian subscribes to a fraud management service. This service gives you and Syntax-Brillian an extra level of security to guard against credit card fraud to protect your financial data.
Changes to this Statement

If there are updates to the terms of Syntax-Brillian's Online Privacy Statement, we will post those changes and update the revision date in this document, so you will always know what information we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have. For material changes to this Statement, Syntax-Brillian will provide notification to affected customers.
Contacting us

We value your opinions. If you have comments or questions about our privacy policy, email us at privacy@syntaxbrillian.com, or send them to Syntax-Brillian Privacy at the following address:
Syntax-Brillian Privacy
1600 N. Desert Dr.
Tempe, AZ 85281

Rev. May 2007

* A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is the global address of documents and other resources on the World Wide Web. For example, http://www SyntaxBrillian.com is the URL for Syntax-Brillian 's U.S. home page.

** An IP address is an identifier for a computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network, such as the World Wide Web. Networks use the TCP/IP protocol to route information based on the IP address of the destination. In other words, an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web, allowing Web servers to locate and identify your computer. Computers require IP addresses in order for users to communicate on the Internet, browse and shop.