Privacy Policy

HMT Associates, Inc. and its affiliates ("HMT", "we", "our", and "us") respect your concerns about privacy and personal data protection and value our relationship with you. This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") applies solely to personal information collected through the HMT website and web pages that post, specifically reference and incorporate this Privacy Policy (collectively, the "Site"), whether accessed via computer, mobile device or other device (collectively, "Device").

This Policy describes the types of personal information we collect through the Site and how that personal information may be used and/or with whom it may be shared. This Policy also describes how you can reach us to update your personal information, access and control the use of the personal information, or get answers to questions you may have about our privacy practices at this Site. Please read this Policy carefully, because by accessing and using this Site you are acknowledging that you understand and agree to the terms of this Policy. In addition, please review our Terms of Use, which governs your use of this Site.

1. COLLECTION AND USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal Information You Provide

The privacy and security of the personal information that HMT collects from you is a priority for HMT. Generally you can visit this Site without providing personal information. However there may be circumstances when you may be asked or choose to provide personal information that could reasonably be used to contact you or to identify you personally including, but not limited to, your name, email address, and inquiry information. If you submit your resume to HMT through this Site we may collect additional personal information such as address, phone number, job history, and other information you disclose in your resume. By submitting personal information to HMT at this Site, you hereby consent to HMT's collection, use and disclosure of such personal information.

We may combine the personal information you submit directly through this Site with other personal information we have collected from you, whether on- or offline. We may also combine it with information we receive about you from other sources, such as other companies, publicly available information sources (including information from your publicly available social media profiles), and other third parties.

Passive Information Collection and Use

As you navigate around this Site, certain information can be passively collected (that is, gathered without you actively providing the information), using various technologies. We and our third party service providers passively collect and use information in a variety of ways, including:

• Through your browser: Certain information is collected by most browsers, such as your Media Access Control (MAC) address, computer type (Windows or Macintosh), screen resolution, operating system version, and Internet browser type and version. We may collect similar information, such as your device type and identifier, if you access this Site through a mobile Device.
• Cookies: Cookies are pieces of information stored directly on the computer you are using. Cookies allow us to collect information such as browser type, time spent on this Site, pages visited, and language preferences. We and our service providers use the information for security purposes, to facilitate navigation, and display information more effectively. In addition, we use cookies to gather statistical information about Site usage in order to continually improve its design and functionality, understand how individuals use it, and to assist us with resolving questions regarding it.

  You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. If you would prefer not to accept cookies, most browsers will allow you to: (i) change your browser settings to notify you when you receive a cookie, which lets you choose whether or not to accept it; (ii) to disable existing cookies; or (iii) to set your browser to automatically reject any cookies.

• Pixel tags, web beacons, clear GIFs, or other similar technologies: These may be used in connection with some Site pages to, among other things, track the actions of Site users and compile statistics about Site usage and response rates.
• IP Address: Your IP Address is a number that is automatically assigned to the computer that you are using by your Internet Service Provider. An IP Address is identified and logged automatically in our server log files whenever a user visits this Site, along with the time of the visit and the page(s) that were visited. Collecting IP Addresses is standard practice on the Internet and is done automatically by many web sites. We use IP Addresses for purposes such as calculating Site usage levels, helping diagnose server problems, and administering this Site.
• Do Not Track Requests: At this time HMT does not respond to Do Not Track signal requests.

Integrated Accounts and Social Media Information

We may implement applications or "widgets" from third party providers (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest etc.) that allow interaction, integration or content sharing with third party services. These widgets or applications may be visible on a page you visit on our Site or may require log-in through the third party provider's service. The third party providing the widget or integration may offer controls for you to manage your interactions. Any interaction with a third party widget or application typically allows the third party to collect some information about you (whether through cookies, registration information or otherwise). These third parties may even track you when you do not interact with the widget. If you have engaged any of these third party service providers, their respective privacy policies will govern their tracking and collection of information. You should review these third party policies to understand these practices.

How We Use and Disclose Information

We use and disclose personal information you provide to us as described to you at the point of collection, such as when you (1) send us an inquiry through the New Biz Inquiry form, (2) send e-mail messages or feedback, or transmit other information by e-mail, and (3) submit a resume. If you elect to engage in such activities, we may ask that you provide us personal information, such as your first and last name, mailing address (including zip code), e-mail address, and telephone numbers.

We also use and transfer personal information from or about you:

• to respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests, such as to send you documents you request or e-mail;
• to send you important information regarding our relationship with you or regarding this Site, changes to our terms, conditions, and policies and/or other administrative information; and
• for our business purposes, such as data analysis, audits, developing new products or services, enhancing our Site, improving our products and services, identifying Site usage trends, and determining the effectiveness of our Site.
• to our third party service providers who provide services such as website hosting and moderating, mobile application hosting, data analysis, infrastructure provision, IT services, e-mail services, auditing services, and other services, in order to enable them to provide services; and
• to a third party in the event of any reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer, or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets, or stock (including in connection with any bankruptcy or similar proceedings).

In addition, we use and disclose personal information collected through this Site as we believe to be necessary or appropriate: (a) as permitted by applicable law, including laws outside your country of residence; (b) to comply with any legal process; (c) to respond to requests from public and government authorities, including public and government authorities outside your country of residence; (d) to enforce our Terms of Use; (e) to protect our operations or those of any of our affiliates; (f) to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or others; and (g) to allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain. We may also use and disclose personal information collected through this Site in other ways, with your prior consent.

We also use and disclose information we collect passively as described above, under "Passive Information Collection and Use," and for any other purpose, except where we are required to do otherwise under applicable law (for example, if we are required to treat such information as personal information). In addition, we may use and disclose information that is not in personally identifiable form (such as anonymized, masked or de-identified information) for any purpose. If we combine information that is not in personally identifiable form with information that is (such as combining your name with your geographical location), we will treat the combined information as personal information as long as it is combined.

2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR THE PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Personal information will be collected, stored, processed and transmitted in accordance with HMT's established policies and applicable federal, state, local and foreign laws, rules and regulations.

The principles of HMT with respect to the processing of personal information are as follows: (1) personal information will be processed fairly and lawfully, (2) personal information will be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed for incompatible purposes, (3) personal information collected by HMT will be adequate, relevant, and not excessive in relation to the purposes for which it is collected, (4) personal information collected by HMT will be accurate and, where necessary, kept up to date to the best of our ability, and (5) personal information collected by HMT will be retained as identifiable data for no longer than necessary to serve the purposes for which the personal information was collected.

If HMT engages in the processing of personal information for purposes other than those specified in this Policy, HMT will provide notice of these changes, the purposes for which the personal information will be used, and the recipients of personal information.

3. THIRD PARTY SITES AND SERVICES

This Policy does not address, and we are not responsible for, the privacy, information, or other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any site or web property (including, without limitation, any application) that is available through this Site or to which this Site contains a link. The availability of, or inclusion of a link to, any such site or property on this Site does not imply endorsement of it by us or by our affiliates.

4. CHOICES AND ACCESS

We give you choices regarding our use and disclosure of your personal information. You may opt-out of our collection of your personal information at any time by contacting us as specified below in the CONTACTING US section. We will seek to comply with your request(s) as soon as reasonably practicable.

How You Can Access, Change, or Delete Your Personal Information

If applicable and you would like to review, correct, update, or delete the personal information that you have provided via this Site, please contact us as specified below in the CONTACTING US section. We will try to comply with your request as soon as reasonably practicable.

5. ACCURACY

It is your responsibility to provide HMT with accurate personal information. Except as otherwise set forth in this Policy, HMT shall only use personal information in ways that are compatible with the purposes for which it was collected or subsequently authorized by you. To the extent necessary for these purposes, HMT shall take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information is accurate, complete, current and relevant to its intended use.

6. RETENTION PERIOD

We retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law or to otherwise fulfill a legal obligation.

7. SECURITY

We use reasonable organizational, technical, and administrative measures to protect personal information under our control. Unfortunately, no data transmission over the Internet or data storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please immediately notify us of the problem by contacting us in accordance with the CONTACTING US section below.

8. USE OF SITE BY MINORS

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 and we request that these individuals not provide personal information through this Site.

9. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL LAWS

This Policy is meant to guide HMT with respect to personal information collected from or about you at this Site. While this Policy applies to personal information generally, the local laws, rules and regulations of jurisdictions that are applicable to HMT ("Local Laws") may require standards which are stricter than this Policy and, in such event, HMT will comply with applicable Local Laws. Specific privacy policies may be adopted to address the specific privacy requirements of particular jurisdictions.

10. CROSS-BORDER TRANSFER

Your personal information may be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or service providers, and by using our Site or by providing consent to us (where required by law), you agree to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, including to the United States, which may provide for different data protection rules, and a lower standard of required protection, than in your country.

11. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may change this Policy. Please take a look at the LAST UPDATE legend at the top of this page to see when this Policy was last revised. Any changes to this Policy will become effective when we post the revised Policy on this Site. Your use of this Site following these changes means that you accept the revised Policy.

12. COMPLIANCE

HMT will use a self-assessment approach to verify compliance with this Policy and periodically verify that the Policy is accurate, comprehensive for the information intended to be covered, prominently displayed, implemented and accessible.

If you believe that your personal information has been processed or disclosed in violation of this Policy, HMT encourages you to raise any concerns using the contact information provided in this Policy. HMT will investigate and attempt to resolve any complaints and disputes regarding use and disclosure of personal information.

13. CONTACTING US

If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us via one of these methods:

On this Site, via the CONNECT WITH US section, if available

or by phone please call (216) 369-0109 (Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm EST)

or by e-mail at connect@hmtassociates.com

or please write to the following address: HMT Associates, 335 Treeworth Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44147

Terms of Use

THIS WEBSITE IS OWNED AND OPERATED BY HMT ASSOCIATES, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES ("HMT", "WE", "OUR" AND "US"). ACCESS AND USE OF THIS WEBSITE (THE "SITE") IS PROVIDED BY HMT TO YOU ON CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT THESE TERMS OF USE, AND BY ACCESSING OR USING THIS SITE, YOU AGREE TO THESE TERMS OF USE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ABIDE BY THESE TERMS OF USE YOU SHOULD NOT ACCESS OR USE THIS SITE.

These Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and all other documents referenced herein govern the relationship between you, the Site visitor and/or member ("you") and HMT with respect to your use of the this Site. You agree that the agreement formed by these Terms of Use is like any written negotiated agreement signed by you, and you agree to be bound by, and fully comply with, its terms. You represent and warrant that you have all necessary right, power and authority to enter into this agreement and to perform and otherwise discharge all of your obligations hereunder.

We reserve the right at any time to change: (i) these Terms of Use; (ii) this Site, including terminating, eliminating, supplementing, modifying, adding or discontinuing any content or feature or data or service on or available through this Site or the hours that they are available; and (iii) the equipment, hardware or software required to use and access this Site.

Any changes we make to these Terms of Use will be effective immediately upon notice, which we may provide by any means including, without limitation, posting on this Site. Your continued use of this Site after such notice will be deemed acceptance of such changes. Be sure to return to this Site periodically to ensure you are familiar with the most current version of these Terms of Use.

You may not interfere with the security of, or otherwise abuse this Site or any system resources, services or networks connected to or accessible through this Site. You may only use this Site for lawful purposes.

HMT does not knowingly or intentionally collect personal information from children under the age of 13. This Site is directed at adults and is intended for use only by adults over the age of 13. If you are under the age of 13, you may not submit any personal information to HMT at or through this Site, and you should consult with an adult for assistance in using this Site.

1. JURISDICTION

If you are residing in a jurisdiction that restricts the ability to enter into agreements such as set out in these Terms of Use, you may not enter into this agreement or use this Site.

Furthermore, if you are residing in a jurisdiction where it is forbidden by law to participate in the activities or services offered by this Site, you may not enter into this agreement or use this Site. By using this Site you are explicitly stating that you have verified in your own jurisdiction if your use of this Site is allowed.

We make no representation that materials in this Site are appropriate or available for use in all locations. Those who choose to access the Site do so on their own initiative and at their own risk, and are responsible for compliance with local laws, if and to the extent local laws are applicable.

We reserve the right to limit the availability of the Site, materials, or other products described or offered thereon to any person, geographic area, or jurisdiction we so desire, at any time and in our sole discretion, and to limit the quantities of any such services, materials, or other product provided.

2. PRIVACY

HMT is committed to respecting the privacy of the personal information of the individuals with whom we interact. We have developed a Privacy Policy to describe our privacy practices and how we collect, use and disclose the personal information of those individuals who visit this Site. Please see our Privacy Policy for further information.

3. PERSONAL USE ONLY

This Site is only for personal use. You may not use this Site for commercial purposes or in any way that is unlawful, or harms us or any other person or entity, as determined in our sole discretion.

4. CODE OF CONDUCT

You are solely responsible for the content of any communications by you with third parties, including any communications about, concerning or through this Site.

You agree that you will not attempt to, nor permit any third party to, enter restricted areas of HMT's computer systems or perform functions that you are not authorized to perform pursuant to these Terms of Use. HMT may, without notice, temporarily suspend your, or any other party's access to this Site, (including, without limitation, any specific areas hosted within this Site) by deactivating any password(s) or links to the Internet if we reasonably suspect that you, or any other parties, are obtaining unauthorized access to our other systems or information, or are using otherwise valid user identifications or passwords in any other unauthorized manner. These suspensions will be for such periods of time as HMT may in its sole discretion determine is necessary to permit the thorough investigation of such suspended activity.

While using this Site you agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations (including, but not limited to, export/import laws and laws relating to privacy, obscenity, copyright, trademark, confidential information, trade secret, libel, slander or defamation). We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to take any actions we deem necessary and appropriate to preserve the integrity of this Site.

WE CANNOT AND DO NOT ASSURE THAT OTHER USERS ARE OR WILL BE COMPLYING WITH THE FOREGOING CODE OF CONDUCT OR ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS OF USE, AND, AS BETWEEN YOU AND US, YOU HEREBY ASSUME ALL RISK OF HARM OR INJURY RESULTING FROM ANY SUCH LACK OF COMPLIANCE.

5. AVAILABILITY

While we endeavor to keep downtime to a minimum, we can't promise that this Site will be uninterrupted, secure or error-free. We reserve the right to interrupt/suspend this Site, or any part thereof, with or without prior notice for any reason.

6. CURRENCY OF WEBSITE

HMT updates the information on this Site periodically. However, HMT cannot guarantee or accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information on this Site. HMT may revise, supplement or delete information, services and/or the resources contained in this Site and reserves the right to make such changes without prior notification to past, current or prospective visitors.

7. LINKED WEBSITES

This Site may provide links to third party websites for your convenience only, including, without limitation, links to third party websites and social media sites such as Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. The inclusion of these links does not imply that HMT monitors or endorses these websites or their respective practices. HMT does not accept any responsibility for such websites. HMT shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss, caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or the reliance upon any information, content, goods or services available on or through any third party websites or linked resources. These Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy do not apply to your use of any third party websites, so be sure to review any applicable terms and policies of third party sites.

8. INTERNET SOFTWARE OR COMPUTER VIRUSES

Due to technical difficulties with the Internet, Internet software or transmission problems could produce inaccurate or incomplete copies of information contained on this Site. Due to the ability to share certain content and materials, computer viruses or other destructive programs may also be inadvertently downloaded from this Site.

HMT shall not be responsible or liable for any software, computer viruses or other destructive, harmful or disruptive files or programs that may infect or otherwise impact your use of your computer equipment or other property on account of your access to, use of, or browsing on this Site or your downloading of any of other content from this Site. HMT recommends that you install appropriate anti-virus or other protective software.

9. OUR MATERIALS

This Site is owned and operated by HMT in conjunction with others pursuant to contractual arrangements.

Unless otherwise specified, all materials appearing on this site, including the text, site design, logos, graphics, icons, and images, as well as the selection, assembly and arrangement thereof, are the sole property of HMT Associates, Inc. and its licensors. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

HMT may make certain content, software or other electronic materials (including all files, text, URLs, video, audio and images contained in or generated by such materials, and accompanying data) (collectively "HMT Materials") available to you from this Site, from time to time. If you download or use HMT Materials, you agree that such materials are licensed for your limited personal use only and not sold or assigned and: (i) may only be used for your personal and non-commercial use, (ii) may not be modified, used to create a derivative work, incorporated into any other work or otherwise exploited without HMT's prior written permission, and (iii) shall be only be used in compliance with any additional license terms accompanying such materials. HMT does not transfer either the title or the intellectual property rights to the HMT Materials, and retains full and complete title to the HMT Materials as well as all intellectual property rights therein. You agree not to sell, share, redistribute, or reproduce the HMT Materials. You further agree not to decompile, reverse-engineer, disassemble, or otherwise convert any compiled HMT Materials into a human-perceivable form. HMT or its licensors own all related trademarks and logos, and you agree not to copy or use them in any manner.

All rights not expressly granted herein are reserved by HMT. Any unauthorized use of the materials appearing on this site may violate copyright, trademark and other applicable laws and could result in criminal or civil penalties.

This Site, (including its organization and presentation and HMT Materials) is the property of HMT and its licensors and may be protected by intellectual property laws including laws relating to copyrights, trade-marks, trade-names, internet domain names and other similar rights.

10. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

THIS SITE, THE SERVICES AND THE CONTENT AND OTHER MATERIALS AVAILABLE THEREIN ("MATERIALS") ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT REPRESENTATION, WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HMT DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THIS SITE, THE SERVICES OR THE MATERIALS WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR THAT THEIR USE WILL BE SECURE, UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. WHEN THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE EXCLUDED IN THEIR ENTIRETY, THEY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE SHORTEST DURATION PERMITTED BY LAW. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE-TO-STATE.

11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

YOU ASSUME ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK FOR USE OF THIS SITE AND THE MATERIALS INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.

IN NO EVENT SHALL HMT OR ANY OF ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SHAREHOLDERS, PARTNERS, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE, ACTION, SUIT OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING UNDER OR OUT OF THESE TERMS OF USE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION YOUR USE OF, RELIANCE UPON, ACCESS TO, OR EXPLOITATION OF THIS SITE, THE MATERIALS OR ANY PART THEREOF, OR ANY RIGHTS GRANTED TO YOU HEREUNDER, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER THE ACTION IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OR OTHERWISE.

SOME STATES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

12. INDEMNIFICATION

You agree to, upon request, defend, indemnify and hold us harmless from any and all liabilities, claims, losses and expenses, including attorneys' fees, which arise directly or indirectly from, or relate to: (1) any breach of these Terms of Use for which you are responsible; or (2) your use of this Site or transmission of any materials or other content through this Site. HMT reserves the right, at its own expense, to assume the exclusive defense and control of any matter otherwise subject to indemnification by you, and you shall not in any event settle any such matter without the prior written consent of HMT. This indemnification section will survive any termination or expiration of these Terms Of Use.

13. CONTACTING HMT

If you need to contact us regarding this Site or these Terms of Use, please e-mail us at connect@hmtassociates.com. You can also contact us via mail addressed to HMT Associates, Inc., 335 Treeworth Blvd. Cleveland, OH 44147.

14. YOUR COMMENTS

Feel free to email your comments, suggestions and feedback ("Comments") to HMT at the e-mail addresses provided in this Site. You agree with respect to any Comments provided by you to us, via e-mail or otherwise, that: (i) HMT has no obligation concerning such Comments; (ii) such Comments are non-confidential; (iii) HMT may use, disclose, distribute or copy such Comments and may use any ideas, concepts or know-how contained in such Comments for any purpose and without restriction or obligation to you and without payment of any royalties to you; and (iv) such Comments are truthful and do not violate the legal rights of others.

15. MISCELLANEOUS

These Terms of Use are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio and the United States of America, without regards to their respective principles of conflicts of law. You agree to the exclusive personal jurisdiction by the federal and state courts located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America, in any matter arising from or related to these Terms of Use and your use of the Site and you waive any jurisdictional, venue, or inconvenient forum objections to such courts.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is found to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provisions.

These Terms of Use set out the entire agreement between us relating to the subject matter herein and supersede and any all prior or contemporaneous written or oral agreements between us. These Terms of Use are not assignable, transferable or sub-licensable by you except with HMT's prior written consent. These Terms of Use provide only for the use of this Site. These Terms of Use shall not be construed as a teaming, joint venture, or other such arrangement, unless the parties expressly and explicitly execute an agreement to that effect. No waiver by either party of any breach or default hereunder shall be deemed to be a waiver of any preceding or subsequent breach or default. Any heading, caption or section title contained in these Terms of Use is inserted only as a matter of convenience and in no way defines or explains any section or provision hereof.