HL FRAGRANCE WEBSITE TERMS OF USE
1. Agreement to these Terms
THIS IS A BINDING LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND COTY, INC. (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS "COTY," "WE," "US," OR "OUR") GOVERNING YOUR ACCESS AND/OR USE OF THIS WEBSITE ("SITE"). YOU MUST READ THESE TERMS IN THEIR ENTIRETY.
Your access or use of this Site constitutes your agreement to be bound to these Terms, which includes any restrictions or additional terms or conditions posted on Site pages or any changes that may exist when you re-access the Site. If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use this Site. Discontinuing use of this Site shall not modify any Terms that apply to prior uses on the Site.
The Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Coty. Coty has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy polices, or practices of any third-party websites. By using the Site you release Coty, its parents, subsidiaries, Affiliates (defined below), Licensors (defined below), employees and agents from any and all liability arising from your use of any third-party website.
2. Privacy
Any personal data (for example, name, address, telephone number or e-mail address) that you transmit to this Site in accordance with our instructions will be governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated in these Terms by reference. Any other communication or material you transmit to the Site, including but not limited to questions, comments, suggestions and User-Generated Content (defined below) will be treated as non-confidential and non-proprietary and will not be encrypted or otherwise secured.
3. Agreement to Changes or Updates
We reserve the right to make changes and update or remove any information or Content contained on this Site and/or the Terms without prior notice. Any changes to these provisions will be incorporated into revised Terms that we will post on this Site. Changes shall be effective when they are posted. Visitors have the obligation to review changes to these Terms when they access or re-access the site.
4. Site Ownership
The logos, images, text, tools, graphics, marks, names, photographs, sounds, music, videos, illustrations, design elements, materials, code, scripts, software, User-Generated Content and interactive features displayed or posted on this Site are collectively referred to herein as "Content." This Site is owned and operated by Coty. With the exception of User-Generated Content, Coty, its parents and subsidiaries, entities under common ownership or control with Coty ("Affiliates") or parties that have granted us specific usage authorizations ("Licensors") own the Content. Copyrights, trademarks, trade names, service marks or names, or other proprietary rights and laws protect the Content.
5. Violations and Termination
Coty, its parents, subsidiaries and Affiliates reserve any rights to pursue any causes of action, including, but not limited to, infringement actions or damages resulting from failure to comply with Content restrictions and/or these Terms. Any conduct that in any way violates these Terms or any posted restrictions may result, in our sole discretion, in the termination of visitor Site participation, removal of Content, refusal to post Content. If necessary, or as authorized under applicable law, we may cooperate with local, state and/or federal authorities to protect Coty, our parents and subsidiaries, Affiliates, Licensors, Content, services or Site; to comply with applicable laws; or to prevent unauthorized access or use of this Site or Content. We retain the right to deny access to our Site, in our sole discretion, to any visitor for any reason, including for any violation of these Terms. We also reserve the right to monitor and/or filter any of your communications through the Site; and/or disclose any Content or communication through the Site, and the circumstances surrounding the transmission thereof, to any third party in order to operate the Site, to protect us and the Site's visitors; to comply with legal obligations or governmental requests; to enforce these Terms; or for any other purpose.
6. Site Participation and Registration
This Site is designed to appeal to visitors over eighteen (18) years of age. Participation and personal information submissions on this Site are voluntary. At a minimum, you must be thirteen (13) years of age or older to forward personal information to us online. You may also be required to meet an older minimum age requirement for other Site offerings.
To access certain Site services, you may be asked to provide us or our service providers with certain personal information. You represent and warrant that any information you provide in connection with such use of the Site is and shall remain true, accurate and complete. You are responsible for maintaining and updating such information regularly. You must not mask your identity by using a false name, information, e-mail or another person's name or e-mail. If you provide any false, untrue, inaccurate, obsolete, or incomplete information, we may suspend or terminate your use of the Site and pursue any other legal remedies. If you have registered on the Site, you may discontinue Site registration by following the unsubscribe instructions contained on the Site or in applicable electronic communications from us.
You represent and warrant that you are the owner of, have the right to provide, and are responsible for any information or Content that you e-mail, post, upload, transmit or otherwise make available for access, viewing or use over this Site.
7. Protection of Passwords
Registration for certain Site features may require you to select a unique username and/or password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any usernames, passwords or other account information and you may not authorize others to use your username or password. You agree to notify us of any unauthorized use of your username, password, or other account information immediately after you become aware of such use, and you further agree to indemnify and hold Coty, its parents, subsidiaries and Affiliates harmless from any claim, action or damages related to such use. Although Coty will not be liable for your losses caused by any unauthorized use of your account, you may be liable for the losses of Coty or others due to such unauthorized use.
8. Restrictions on Use of Content
Use of Content for any purpose not expressly permitted herein is prohibited. You may not exploit or use for commercial purposes this Site or Content, including by way of data mining, spiders, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools, without the express written consent of Coty. You may not collect or harvest any personally identifiable information, including account names, from the Site. You may not copy, download, reproduce, republish, upload, post, transmit, distribute, sell, license, rent, publicly display or perform, edit, store, re-use, adapt, incorporate or create a derivative work of, in any manner, any Content obtained from this Site other than as provided herein. You may print or download Content from this Site only for personal and non-commercial use, provided that you keep intact all Content, including any copyright, trademarks, service marks, or other proprietary notices and credit lines that appear with or on the Content when copying or downloading, and that you do not, unless otherwise provided herein, republish or redistribute the Content. Coty reserves all rights not expressly granted in and to the Site and Content.
You expressly agree not to engage in any activity or post any User-Generated Content that:
- interrupts, destroys, alters, damages, delays or limits the functionality or integrity of this Site or Content, including any associated software or hardware;
- infringes on any patent, trademark, trade name, trade secret, service mark or name, copyright, trade secret, or other proprietary right of any third party, including right of publicity or privacy, without such party's authorization;
- manipulates identifiers or numeric information to disguise the origin of any visitor, device, material, Content or other information;
- causes the forwarding of information that you do not own, have the right or authorization to provide, that is false or misdirected, or could damage Coty or any third party;
- contains unauthorized advertising, advertises Content as your own or solicits other visitors;
- is unlawful, harmful to adults or minors, threatening, abusive, harassing, tortious, defamatory, vulgar, obscene, libelous, invasive of another's privacy, hateful, promotes excessive consumption of alcohol or the illegal use of alcohol, drugs or tobacco, firearms/weapons, or any activities that may be construed as illegal or violating any law; or
- that is otherwise objectionable or violates Coty policies or these Terms.
9. User-Generated Content
This Site may now or in the future include opportunities for users to submit Content ("User-Generated Content") and for the hosting, sharing, and/or publishing on the Site.
You are solely responsible for your own User-Generated Content and the consequences of posting or publishing it. You represent and warrant that you own or have the right to use and authorize us to use all patent, trademark, trade secret, copyright or other proprietary rights in and to any User-Generated Content to enable its inclusion and use in the manner contemplated by the Site and these Terms. If any User-Generated Content contains or depicts persons other than yourself, you represent and warrant that you have obtained from such person(s), the express written consent to submit the User-Generated Content and allow it to be used in any manner contemplated by these Terms.
You retain all ownership rights in your User-Generated Content. However, you grant Coty and our Affiliates and Licensors, and each visitor to the Site, a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free, sub-licensable, irrevocable and transferable license to access, use, reproduce, distribute, prepare derivative works of, display, and perform any information or materials that you post, upload or transmit to us, including User-Generated Content in connection with the Site, in any media formats and through any media channels without any payment or other consideration of any kind, or permission or notification, to you or any third party. The foregoing license granted by you terminates once you remove or delete User-Generated Content from the Site.
You understand that when using the Site, you may be exposed to User-Generated Content that is offensive, indecent, or objectionable. Coty and its parents, subsidiaries and Affiliates will not be liable to you for any claim relating to User-Generated Content, and expressly disclaim any and all liability in connection with User-Generated Content.
10. Prohibitions on Framing and/or Posting
You are prohibited from (i) framing any portion of the Site; (ii) posting banners, advertising or other links on the Site pages; or (iii) using any Content or Site logos for purposes beyond personal use, without the express written permission of Coty. Written requests for framing, site postings, advertising or Content usage should be sent to: Coty Inc., Attention: Consumer Contact], Coty Beauty, One Park Avenue 5th Floor, NY, NY 10016.
You may encourage others to access the information appearing on our Site. You may also link to our homepage from another site or electronic communications, as long as the link does not imply or state any affiliation, connection, sponsorship or approval by Coty. You may not bypass registered areas of our Site and hyperlink to pages protected by passwords.
11. Electronic Communications
When communicating to us electronically through our Site or via e-mail, any personal information transmitted to us will be protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
We assume no obligation to limit the use of or to protect any non-personal information from disclosure. The submission of non-personal information to us shall in no way prevent the disclosure, use, purchase or manufacture of any ideas, plans, services, products or the like by Coty, its parents, subsidiaries or Affiliates for any purpose; and we shall be free to reproduce, use, modify, disclose and distribute such information to others without liability or restriction.
12. Accuracy of Information
Coty uses reasonable efforts to ensure the accuracy and correctness of Content appearing on this Site and the operation of the Site; however, the Site may occasionally contain Content, information or specifications that are inaccurate, incomplete or out of date. We make no representations or warranties regarding the Content or the Site's accuracy, validity, correctness, timeliness, reliability or that usage of the Site or Content will be error-free. Site information may not be updated on a daily basis and may not be the most current information available. Although we may post updated information on our Site, we may continue to allow access to the original information or Content, or we may not go back and change the original information to reflect new developments. You should independently confirm any information appearing on our Site. We are not responsible for any claim, liability or damage resulting from your use, reaction or reliance on any Content or information appearing on our Site.
13. Sweepstakes, Contest and Promotions
Any sweepstakes, contest or similar promotion made available through the Site will be governed by specific rules that are separate from and may vary from these Terms. By participating in any such sweepstakes, contest or promotion, you will become subject to those specific rules. Our Privacy Policy may govern any information you submit in connection with such activities.
14. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
THIS SITE AND ITS CONTENTS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." WE DO NOT WARRANT, EXPRESSLY OR BY IMPLICATION, THE ACCURACY OR RELIABILITY OF ANY CONTENT PROVIDED OR POSTED ON THE SITE OR THEIR SUITABILITY FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY, QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT. WE DO NOT WARRANT THAT THE CONTENT FOUND ON THIS SITE IS FREE FROM VIRUSES OR OTHER POTENTIALLY HARMFUL ATTRIBUTES.
15. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
NEITHER COTY, NOR ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS SHALL BE LIABLE OR SHALL HAVE RESPONSIBILITY OF ANY KIND TO ANY VISITOR OR THIRD PARTY, FOR ANY LOSS, HARM OR DAMAGE THAT RESULTS OR OCCURS FROM: (I) USE OF OR ACCESS TO THIS SITE OR CONTENT POSTED ON THIS SITE; (II) ANY FAILURE OR INTERRUPTION OF THIS SITE; (III) ANY ACT OR OMISSION OF ANY SERVICE PROVIDER OR AGENT INVOLVED IN MAKING THIS SITE OR THE CONTENT AVAILABLE TO VISITORS; (IV) ANY OTHER CAUSE RELATING TO A VISITOR'S ACCESS OR USE, OR INABILITY TO ACCESS OR USE, ANY PORTION OF THIS SITE OR CONTENT; (V) ANY CONTENT, MATERIALS, ADVICE OR OPINIONS POSTED OR UPLOADED ON THIS SITE, INCLUDING ANY VISITOR RELIANCE ON SUCH INFORMATION; (VI) ANY SECURITY BREACH, OR ANY VIRUS, BUG, TAMPERING, UNAUTHORIZED INTERVENTION, FRAUD, ERROR, INACCURACY, DEFECT OR TECHNICAL MALFUNCTIONS; OR (VII) ANY VISITOR'S FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE TERMS, WHETHER OR NOT THE CIRCUMSTANCES GIVING RISE TO SUCH CAUSE MAY HAVE BEEN WITHIN THE CONTROL OF COTY, ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES OR AGENTS PROVIDING SOFTWARE, SERVICES OR SUPPORT. IN NO EVENT WILL COTY, ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO ANY VISITOR FOR ANY DIRECT, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR ANY OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGES OF ANY KIND EVEN IF COTY, ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, OR AFFILIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
16. Filtering
Pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Section 230(d) as amended, we hereby notify you that parental control protections (such as computer hardware, software or filtering services) are commercially available to assist you in limiting access to material that is harmful to minors.
17. INDEMNIFICATION
YOU AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS COTY, ITS PARENTS, SUBSIDIARIES, AFFILIATES, MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LOSSES, EXPENSES, DAMAGES, COSTS AND FEES, INCLUDING REASONABLE ATTORNEYS FEES, RESULTING FROM YOUR VIOLATION OR BREACH OF THESE TERMS, YOUR UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR USE OF CONTENT AND/OR ANY CONSEQUENCES ARISING OUT OF YOUR ACCESS OR USE OF THIS SITE OR SITE CONTENT.
18. Affiliates and Partners
Certain Site features, promotions, activities or information may be made available, sponsored or promoted by Affiliates, Site partners, or service providers.
19. Site Statements and Opinions
Our Site may contain facts, views, opinions and statements of Coty, its parents, subsidiaries, Affiliates, employees, agents or independent third parties. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy, reliability or truthfulness of any advice, opinion, statement or other information or Content, including User-Generated Content displayed or distributed through our Site. You acknowledge that any reliance upon any such advice, opinions, statement or other information shall be at your sole risk.
20. Copyright Information and Infringement Concerns
The Copyright for this Site is held by Coty Beauty. All rights reserved.
If you believe in good faith that Content or other information appearing on this Site infringes on your copyright, you (or your agent) may send us a notice in accordance with the current requirements provided in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act of 1998 (DMCA). Notices should be sent to: Coty, Inc., Coty Beauty, One Park Avenue 5th Floor, NY, NY 10016], Attention: Consumer Contact , E-mail: consumercontact@cotyinc.com, Fax Number: 212- 479-4375.
21. Choice of Law and Forum
This Site is originated and located in the United States, and these Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York applicable to contracts made and wholly performed therein, excluding its conflicts of law provisions. Visitors who choose to access this Site from locations outside of the United States do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your access or use of this Site will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the state of New York, and you hereby submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.
22. Validity of these Terms
If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be construed in a manner consistent with applicable law to reflect the original intent, and the remaining provisions of these Terms shall remain in full force and effect.
23. Full Understanding; Section Headings
These Terms, including any posted restrictions and guidelines, contain the full understanding of the parties with respect to access and usage of this website and Content posted on the Site. No action of ours, other than an express written waiver or update to these Terms, may be construed as a waiver of any part of these Terms. In the event Coty waives or updates any specific provision of these Terms, all other portions will remain intact. The section headings contained in this Agreement are inserted as a matter of convenience and shall not form a part thereof to be used in any manner to construe any clause or clauses of this Agreement.
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Coty respects your privacy. We take precautions to safeguard your personally identifiable information. At the same time, Coty collects information that you voluntarily provide to us online as part of our continuing efforts to improve our product offerings and enhance your online visits to our various brand websites, including, Rimmel London, Stetson Cologne, Stetson Untamed, Preferred Stock, Jovan Sexy, Jovan White Musk, Jovan Heat, Jennifer Lopez Fragrances, Vanilla Musk, Calgon Take Me Away, Celine Dion Beauty, Exclamation by Coty, Aspen Cologne, Vanilla Fields, the Healing Garden, Cotyshop, and Coty Wild. We encourage you to read about Coty's privacy policy and practices concerning online data use.
Coty's Privacy Policies
Coty offers its line of fragrance and beauty care products in many countries. Individual countries often have different privacy laws. In addition to our general online privacy policy, Coty has adopted the following supplemental country-specific policies.Coty's Online Privacy Policy - General
Privacy Notice
Coty knows you care how personal information about you is used by us and/or shared with others. Coty values your trust. We seek to safeguard your personally identifiable information and honor your requests for privacy. This notice describes our online privacy policy and practices, including what information we collect and how we use it.
By visiting any of our various brand sites, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Notice. Unless you tell us otherwise, whenever you submit personally identifiable information to us online, you are giving your consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information, as described herein.
Coty collects data from our various brand websites (i.e., Rimmel London, Stetson Cologne, Stetson Untamed, Preferred Stock, Jovan Sexy, Jovan White Musk, Jovan Heat, Jennifer Lopez Fragrances, Vanilla Musk, Calgon Take Me Away, Celine Dion Beauty, Exclamation by Coty, Aspen Cologne, Vanilla Fields, the Healing Garden, Cotyshop, and Coty Wild) through sampling offers, sweepstakes entries, newsletters, etc. We collect information concerning your lifestyle/interests, preferences and attitudes to assist us in our product development and marketing. We are also interested in making your visits to our websites useful and enjoyable. We try to customize your website experience in a way that is tailored to your unique interests. At the same time, we give you options to assist us in customizing your visits. This is accomplished through our Beauty Pass link.
Beauty Pass
Through Beauty Pass at www.cotyshop.com, you can request free samples of Coty products, find out more about sweepstakes, new products and product promotions. Beauty Pass also allows you to customize and manage your Coty profile. If you are a registered user of Beauty Pass, you can access a global opt in/opt out level for all of our brand websites, complete with your personal information. For brands that have quizzes or contests, visitors are eligible to modify their information during the period the contest or quiz is live. We want you to have fun while knowing that your personally identifiable information is protected.
What Personal Information Does Coty Gather?
The information Coty learns from customers helps us continually improve the services we provide to you. Here are the types of information we gather.
- Information You Give Us: Coty receives and stores any information you enter on our Web sites or give us in any other way. However, you can choose not to provide certain information. However, if you do so, then you might not be able to take full advantage of many of our features. We use the information that you provide for such purposes as responding to your requests, customizing future visits based on your interests, awarding prizes for sweepstakes/contests, improving our service and communicating more effectively with you.
- Automatic Information: Coty receives and stores certain types of information automatically whenever you interact with us. For example, like many Web sites, we use 'cookies.' In that way, we obtain certain types of information when your Web browser accesses our site. There are a number of companies that offer utilities designed to help you visit Web sites anonymously. Although Coty will not be able to provide you with a personalized experience if we cannot recognize you, you should be aware that these disabling tools exist.
What Are Cookies?
- Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that Coty transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser. They enable our systems to recognize your browser. If we recognize you, Coty can provide more customized or personalized features each time you log on to one of our brand websites.
- The 'help' portion of the toolbar on most browsers will tell you how to prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, how to have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, and/or how to disable cookies altogether. However, cookies allow you to take full advantage of some of our sites' features. Coty recommends that you leave them turned on.
- It is possible that some of Coty's business partners may also use cookies on our websites. However, Coty has no access to, or control over, these cookies. Therefore, we do not accept any responsibility for such use.
What About Pixel Tags?
When you visit Coty's websites or view one of our e-mails, we may use pixel tags (also called 'clear gifs'), tracking links and/or similar technology to note some of the pages you visit on our websites. These help us personalize your experience. We may also use pixel tags to determine what types of e-mail your browser supports. Coty may use the information collected through pixel tags, tracking links and similar technology in combination with your personally identifiable information.
Safeguards Concerning The Use Of Your Personal Information
- Coty does not read your private online communications.
- Coty does not use any information about where you personally go on the Web and we do not give it out to others.
- Coty does not give out your personally identifiable information such as telephone number, credit card information or screen names. Coty also gives you the opportunity to correct your personal contact and other personally identifiable information that you have provided to us at any time.
- Coty may use information about the kinds of products you buy to make other marketing offers to you, unless you tell us not to by opting-out via email or through your Beauty Pass registration. Coty, via your Beauty Pass registration, gives you choices about how your personal information is used.
- The information you provide may be used by Coty to create and deliver to you newsletters, e-mails, surveys or other communications containing product information, offers, sweepstakes, contest information, promotions or information concerning your order.
- Coty may use the information you provide in an aggregate form for internal business and planning purposes, such as generating demographic data and statistics or developing marketing plans.
- Coty may collect, store and accumulate certain non-personally identifiable information concerning your use of our websites, such as information regarding which of our pages, brand sites, contests or promotions are most popular. Coty may share or transfer such non-personally identifiable information with or to our affiliates, licensees or partners.
- Coty may disclose information, including personally identifiable information, we deem necessary, in our sole discretion, to comply with any applicable law, regulation, legal process or governmental request. Coty, as a rule, does not itself conduct direct sales of our products online; however, in the event of any on-line purchases, Coty may exchange information, including personally identifiable information, with other companies and organizations to process or fulfill orders submitted by you and for credit fraud protection and risk reduction.
- Coty may use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer our websites, track traffic patterns and gather demographic information for aggregate use.
Do We Share the Information We Receive?
Information about our customers is an important part of Coty's business. However, Coty is not in the business of selling our database to others. We share customer information only with subsidiaries we control, affiliates or specific business partners or agents and only as described below.
- Affiliated Businesses We Do Not Control: Coty works closely with other business partners including our licensors such as adidas and our Sony/Epic affiliation. In some cases, these businesses operate stores or separate websites linked to our websites or will want to send offerings to you, but only when you tell us/them to by opting to receive partner information. You can tell when another business/partner is involved in a promotion and we only share customer information with that business when you tell us by opting-in.
- Agents: Coty employs other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include fulfilling orders, delivering packages, sending postal mail and e-mail, removing repetitive information from customer lists, analyzing data, providing marketing assistance, processing credit card payments and providing customer service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions. However, they are not authorized by Coty to use it for other purposes or provide it to anyone else.
- Protection of Coty and Others: Coty reserves its right to release account and other personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with law, enforce or apply our Conditions of Use and other agreements, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our users or others. This may include exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction.
- Links: Coty's websites may contain links to and from other websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites. This privacy policy only applies to the information Coty collects on our various brand websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any other websites to which you link from our websites.
- Third Parties: Coty may retain other companies and individuals to perform certain functions on our behalf. Examples include data analyses firms, customer support specialists, fulfillment companies (e.g., companies that fill product orders or coordinate mailings, sweepstakes, contests or promotions) and web-hosting companies. Such third parties may be provided with access to personally identifiable information needed to perform their functions. However, they are not authorized by Coty to use such information for any other purpose or transfer it to anyone else.
Choice - Opt Out
If you receive any future e-mailings from Coty, you may opt out of these mailings at any time by clicking on a link in the e-mail you receive. Our e-mail practices are designed to comply with the United States Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (the 'CAN-SPAM Act').
Children
Our websites are directed toward and designed for use by persons aged 13 or older. Coty will not approve applications of, or establish or maintain accounts or memberships for, any child whom Coty knows to be under the age of 13. Coty does not solicit or knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. Coty's various brand websites are designed to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998. In that regard, we seek parental permission before collecting personal information from anyone under the age of fourteen.
Conditions of Use, Notices and Revisions
If you choose to visit Coty's brand sites, your visit and any dispute over privacy is subject to this Notice and our Terms and Conditions of Use, including limitations on damages, arbitration of disputes and application of the laws of the State of New York in the USA. Our business changes constantly. This Notice and the Terms and Conditions of Use will change also. The use of information that Coty gathers is subject to the Privacy Notice in effect at the time of use. Coty may e-mail periodic reminders of our notices and conditions, unless you have instructed us not to. You should check our Web site frequently to see recent changes that have been posted.
Secure Communications
All pages where you provide personal credit card information use Secure Server Software (SSL) encryption technology. SSL is the industry standard and among the best software available today for secure transactions. Coty uses secure technology, privacy protection controls and restrictions on employee access in order to safeguard your personal information.
Online Privacy Policy ' Compliance
Coty supports industry self-regulatory efforts. We believe such actions are the best way to protect the privacy of the consumer. Currently, Coty is actively seeking participation in a number of standard-setting groups focused on information practices and individual privacy issues.
Terms and Conditions of Use
Welcome to Coty's web sites. COTY AND OUR AFFILIATES PROVIDE OUR SERVICES TO YOU SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS. IF YOU VISIT AND USE ANY OF OUR WEB SITES, YOU ACCEPT THESE CONDITIONS. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY. In addition, when you use any current or future service or visit the web site of any business affiliated with us, whether or not included in this web site, you also will be subject to the guidelines and conditions applicable to such other service(s) or business(es) or web site(s), including any applicable privacy policies thereof which may differ from Coty's policies.
COPYRIGHT
All content included on this site, including but not limited to, text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations and software, is the property of Coty or its content suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws. All software used on this site is the property of Coty or its software suppliers and is protected by United States and international copyright laws.
TRADEMARKS
Marks indicated on our site are registered trademarks of Coty or its affiliates, including licensors, in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks not owned by Coty or its subsidiaries that appear on this site are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by Coty or its subsidiaries.
LIMITED LICENSE AND SITE ACCESS
Coty grants you a limited license to access and make personal use of this site and not to download (other than page caching) or modify this site, or any portion of it, except with express written consent of Coty. This license does not include: any resale or commercial use of this site or its contents; any collection and use of any product listings, descriptions, or prices; any derivative use of this site or its contents; any downloading or copying of account information for the benefit of another merchant; or any use of data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools. This site or any portion of this site may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without the express written consent of Coty. You may not frame or utilize framing techniques to enclose any trademark, logo, or other proprietary information (including images, text, page layout, or form) without Coty's express written consent. You may not use any meta tags or any other 'hidden text' utilizing our name or trademarks without the express written consent of Coty. Any unauthorized use terminates the permission or license granted by Coty. You are granted a limited, revocable, and nonexclusive right to create a hyperlink to the home page of Coty so long as the link does not portray Coty, its affiliates, or their products or services in a false, misleading, derogatory, offensive or any other manner which Coty in its sole discretion, may find to be objectionable. You may not use any Coty logo or other proprietary graphic or trademark as part of the link without Coty's express written permission.
REVIEWS, COMMENTS, COMMUNICATIONS, AND OTHER CONTENT
Visitors may post reviews, comments, and other content, send e-cards and other communications, and submit suggestions, ideas, comments, questions, or other information, so long as the content is not illegal, obscene, threatening, defamatory, invasive of privacy, infringing of intellectual property rights, or otherwise injurious to third parties or objectionable and does not consist of or contain software viruses, political campaigning, commercial solicitation, chain letters, mass mailings, or any form of 'Spam.' You may not use a false e-mail address, impersonate any person or entity, or otherwise mislead as to the origin of a card or other content. Coty reserves the right (but does not have the obligation) to remove or edit such content in its sole discretion.
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Coty's US Privacy Policy
Coty respects the privacy of every individual about whom we have information. Coty pledges to conduct its business according to these principles:
Notice, Access and Choice'Coty recognizes that individuals should be informed about how personal information about them is used. They should also have choices about the dissemination of that information. To understand what information Coty compiles, how it is used and to learn how to exercise choice or access zuch information, please read the information on Notice, Access and Choice.
Compliance'Currently, Coty is actively seeking participation in a number of standard-setting groups focused on information practices and individual privacy issues. To learn more about Coty's compliance initiatives, please read our section on Compliance.
Accuracy'Coty maintains quality-control procedures. These are aimed at ensuring that the information we compile and process is accurate and complete. We will respond promptly to any questions about the accuracy of information from clients and consumers.
Security'Coty maintains security procedures aimed at preventing unauthorized access to personal information. We use multi-level security systems to control access to our sensitive information. All users must have the appropriate password-protected access codes and be expressly authorized to access certain data and applications. Coty conducts audits from time to time on our internal and external information systems to help preserve the integrity of customer data. We also maintain physical security for our facilities and limit access to certain critical areas of the business.
Online Practices'Coty's online privacy practices apply to the collection and use of information collected online from individuals, prospects and customers who visit our various brand websites. Our Online Privacy Policy describes Coty's use of cookies and what choices individuals have pertaining to the use of information collected by such technologies. More information can be found in Coty's Online Policy - General.
US Privacy Policy ' Notice, Access, Choice
Notice, Access and Choice
Coty recognizes that individuals should be informed as to how personal information about them is used and has choices pertaining to the use and dissemination of that information. Notices should be provided that explain the collection, use and distribution of personally identifiable information. Most importantly, individuals should have the choice to opt out of the use of their data in marketing campaigns if they so desire. Similarly, Coty believes individuals should have access to personal information a company has about them that will be used for commercial reference purposes. Coty conforms to self-regulatory guidelines for providing an individual with notice, access and choice.
Consumers may request an Opt-out by sending an email to consumercontact@cotyinc.com or by sending a letter to E-business Consumer Contact, Coty Beauty, One Park Avenue 5th Floor, NY, NY 10016 An individual may have access to his or her individual information in the Beauty Pass area at www.cotyshop.com or by sending an email to consumercontact@cotyinc.com. If an individual wants to change or correct inaccurate information or have that information removed, he or she should contact us at consumercontact@cotyinc.com.
US Privacy Policy ' Compliance
Coty supports consumer privacy.
Coty supports industry self-regulatory efforts. Coty believes such actions are an effective way to protect the privacy of the consumer. Coty monitors state and federal laws to ensure compliance with any regulatory requirements. Currently, Coty is actively seeking participation in a number of standard-setting groups focused on information practices and individual privacy issues.
UK Privacy Policy
Coty respects the privacy of every individual in the UK about whom it holds personal information. Coty pledges to conduct its business according to the following principles.
Notice, Access and Choice'Coty recognizes that consumers have rights regarding the use and dissemination of information about themselves. Notices should be provided that explain the collection, use and distribution of personally identifiable information. Coty conforms to legal and self-regulatory guidelines for providing a consumer notice, access and choice. To understand what information Coty compiles, how it is used and to learn how to exercise choice and access, please read the information on Notice, Access and Choice.
Compliance'Coty is registered with the Information Commissioner and has implemented internal controls and procedures designed to comply with the Data Protection Act of 1998. Coty is currently working with recognized organizations that support consumer privacy in an effort to maintain and develop appropriate industry guidelines and regulations to safeguard the consumer's rights to privacy. Coty supports industry self-regulation and believes such actions are the best way to protect privacy. Coty will register with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the EU Safe Harbor program. More information can be found under Coty's EU Safe Harbor Policy.
Accuracy'Coty maintains quality-control procedures aimed at ensuring our information is accurate. Our quality-control procedures are designed to assure that the information we compile and process is both accurate and complete. Coty endeavors to respond promptly to any questions about the accuracy of information from our consumers.
Security'Coty maintains security procedures designed to prevent unauthorized access to personally identifiable information. Coty uses a variety of multi-level security systems to control access to our sensitive information. All employees must have the appropriate access codes and be qualified to access such data. Coty conducts audits from time to time to maintain the integrity of customer data. Coty has physical security for our facilities and limited access to certain critical areas of the business.
Online Practices'Coty's online privacy practices apply to the collection and use of information collected online from individuals, prospects and customers who visit our website. These policies describe Coty's use of cookies and what choices individuals have over the use of information collected by such technologies. They can be found in our Online Privacy Policy.
Coty's EU Safe Harbor Policy
Coty pledges to conduct its business according to the European Union (EU) Safe Harbor Principles and the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) issued by the US Department of Commerce on July 21, 2000.
Notice - Prior to the transfer of any non-public personal information from any EU Country to the US, Coty requires confirmation from the EU controller from whom Coty acquires any such information that the data subjects from whom the information was derived have been provided with proper Notice pursuant to the applicable EU Member State Data Protection law.
Choice - Prior to the transfer of any non-public personal information from the EU to the US, Coty requires contractual confirmation from the EU controller from whom Coty acquired the information that the data subjects from whom the information was derived have been provided with the Choice to determine how their information may be used pursuant to the applicable EU member State Data Protection law.
In addition to choice regarding the use of information, Coty, upon request, will remove an individual's name and related information from its direct marketing solicitations.
In order to have sufficient information to confirm the identity of an individual and have the necessary information to complete the opt-out request, Coty provides an opt-out form in the Beauty Pass area at http://www.cotyshop.com/ which the consumer can fill out, or by sending an e-mail to us at consumercontact@cotyinc.com.
Written communication should be addresses as follows:
Attn: E-Business Consumer Contact
EU Safe Harbor Opt-Out
Coty Beauty
One Park Avenue 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016
United States
Data Integrity - Coty takes reasonable steps to assure the information which is transferred from the EU to the US is reliable, accurate and complete. The steps Coty takes to assure data integrity are made in light of the purposes for which the personal information is used.
Onward Transfer - Coty complies with the notice and choice principles as described above for all data which is disclosed or transferred to a third party. Coty may occasionally use agents to perform processing tasks on our behalf and under our instructions. Coty requires that its agents either:
- Subscribe to the EU Safe Harbor Principles, the EU Data Protection Directive or another adequacy finding; or
- Enter into a written agreement with Coty requiring them to provide the same level of protection as Coty.
Security - Coty has in place a security policy to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction. Coty has designated an individual to serve as its security officer. That person is responsible for conducting investigations into any alleged computer or network compromises, incidents or problems and ensuring the proper disciplinary action is taken against those who violate Coty's security policy.
Any security compromises or potential security compromises and any inquiries concerning security should be reported to the Coty Consumer Advocate. Contact information is provided below.
Access - An individual may make a request to Coty for access to any personal information Coty maintains on that individual. The individual has the right to correct, amend, or delete that information when it is inaccurate. This right only applies to personal information relating to the individual making the request and is subject to other limitations as defined by law.
Individuals who wish to make an access request should direct such a request to Coty's Consumer Advocate. This individual can be contacted by E-mail at: consumercontact@cotyinc.com or in writing at: Attn: E-Business Consumer Contact
EU Safe Harbor Opt-Out
Coty Beauty
One Park Avenue 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016
United States
Enforcement - Individuals who wish to file a complaint or who take issue with Coty's EU Safe Harbor policies should direct such communication to Coty's Consumer Advocate at the address described above. Currently, Coty is additionally seeking participation in third-party dispute resolution programs.
Coty is also subject to the jurisdiction of the US Federal Trade Commission. Should an individual be unable to resolve a complaint, they may contact the Federal Trade Commission at the following address:
Federal Trade Commission
Attn: Consumer Response Center
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
consumerline@ftc.gov
www.ftc.gov
Coty's Australian Privacy Policy
Coty supports the protection of consumers' privacy rights as a fundamental element of our business. We are committed to maintaining high standards of privacy and security in the way we conduct our business. Coty pledges to conduct its business according to the following principles.
Coty recognizes that consumers have rights regarding the use and dissemination of information about themselves. Coty adheres to the National Privacy Principles. This ideology forms the basis of the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000, which controls the use of personal data.
Choice'Coty is careful to recognize any valid requests from individuals to suppress their names from our marketing efforts. Consumers may request to opt-out by going to the form in the Beauty Pass area at
http://www.cotyshop.com/ or by email at:
consumercontact@cotyinc.com or in writing at:
Attn: E-Business Consumer Contact
EU Safe Harbor Opt-Out
Coty Beauty
One Park Avenue 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016
United States
Compliance'Coty is compliant with the Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act of 2000 of Australia. Coty endeavors to operate within industry guidelines and privacy legislation in every country where we have a presence. Coty fully supports and conforms to the guidelines set down in the Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA) Code of Practice. Coty supports industry self-regulation and believes such actions are the best way to protect the privacy of the consumer. Coty maintains quality-control procedures aimed at assuring that our information is accurate. Our quality-control procedures are designed to assure the information we compile and process is both accurate and complete. Coty will respond within a reasonable time to any questions about the accuracy of information from our clients and the consumer.
Security'Coty maintains security procedures designed to ensure information will not be made available to any unauthorized persons or businesses. Coty uses a variety of multi-level security systems to control access to our sensitive information. Coty employees must have the appropriate access codes and be qualified to access specific data and applications.
Online Practices'Coty's online privacy practices apply to the collection and use of personal information collected online from individuals, prospects and customers who visit our website. These policies describe Coty's use of cookies and what choices individuals have over the use of personal information collected by such technologies and can be found in our Online Privacy Policy. For more information on Coty's information practices and privacy policy in Australia and New Zealand, please contact:
This individual can be contacted by E-mail at:
consumercontact@cotyinc.com or in writing at:
Attn: E-Business Consumer Contact
EU Safe Harbor Opt-Out
Coty Beauty
One Park Avenue 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016
United States
