PRIVACY NOTICE
Scytec Consulting Inc. (“Scytec”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Minitab, LLC (“Minitab”). Scytec is part of the Minitab corporate group, and together with Minitab and its affiliates, may be referred to as “Minitab,” “we,” “us,” or “our” in this Privacy Notice, where appropriate.
This Privacy Notice describes how Scytec and, where applicable, Minitab, collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process personal data in connection with Scytec’s websites, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
Where Minitab processes personal data in connection with the Services, it does so in accordance with this Privacy Notice and the Minitab Privacy Notice.
This document informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal data when you use the Services and the choices you have associated with that data.
We may use the data to provide and improve the Services. By using the Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Notice. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Notice, the terms used in this Privacy Notice have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible from https://scytec.com
Relationship With Minitab, LLC
Scytec is a wholly owned subsidiary of Minitab and operates as part of the Minitab corporate group.
As part of this relationship:
- Personal data collected through the Services may be shared with Minitab and its affiliates for purposes consistent with this Privacy Notice, including providing, maintaining, improving, securing, and supporting the Services.
- Minitab may act as a controller, joint controller, or processor/service provider depending on the context of the processing.
- Scytec and Minitab operate under a common privacy and data protection framework aligned with Minitab’s global privacy program.
- Minitab’s broader privacy practices are described in the Minitab Privacy Notice, which supplements this Privacy Notice where applicable.
For more information about Minitab’s privacy practices, please review the Minitab Privacy Notice.
Information Collection And Use
We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve the Services to you.
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using the Services, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Data”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address
- First name and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
- Cookies and Usage Data
We may use Personal Data to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications by following the unsubscribe link, the instructions provided in any email sent, or by contacting our support department at info@scytec.com.
Usage Data
We may also collect information on how the Services are accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of the Services that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Cookies Data
Our Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about the way you use the Services, and how to control them.
Use of Data
Scytec uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain the Services
- To notify you about changes to the Services
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of the Services if you choose to
- To provide customer support
- To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Services
- To monitor the usage of the Services
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues
- To provide you with news, special offers and general information about other goods, services, and events which we offer that are similar to those that you have already purchased or enquired about unless you have opted not to receive such information
We may also use personal data across the Minitab corporate group for internal administrative purposes, including group-level reporting, analytics, product development, security, and compliance.
Transfer of Data
Personal Data collected by Scytec, as part of the Minitab corporate group, may be processed by Scytec, Minitab, and their respective affiliates and service providers in the United States and other jurisdictions where they operate.
Minitab and Scytec also engage trusted third-party service providers, such as cloud hosting providers and suppliers located globally, including in the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, to support our business operations, workforce, and customers. As a result, your Personal Data may be accessed, processed, or transferred outside of your home jurisdiction.
Where such transfers occur, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your Personal Data remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Notice and applicable data protection laws.
By using the Services or providing your information, you acknowledge that your Personal Data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ.
Disclosure of Data
Business Transaction
If Scytec is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Notice.
Disclosure for Law Enforcement
Under certain circumstances, Scytec may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g. a court or a government agency).
Legal Requirements
Scytec may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:
• To comply with a legal obligation
• To protect and defend the rights or property of Scytec
• To prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Services
• To protect the personal safety of users of the Services or the public
• To protect against legal liability
Security of Data
The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Do-Not-Track Disclosures
We do not support “Do Not Track” browser settings and do not currently participate in any Do Not Track frameworks that would allow us to respond to signals or other mechanisms from you regarding the collection of your personal information.
Service Providers
We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), provide the Service on our behalf, perform Service-related services or assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
Analytics and Advertising
We use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to understand how users interact with the Services, improve performance, and enhance user experience. These providers may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as IP address, device information, and usage data.
We may also work with third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These partners may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with the Services and other websites.
You can control or limit the use of cookies through your browser settings and, where applicable, through available opt-out mechanisms. For more information about how Google processes data, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy.
Links To Other Sites
The Services may contain links that will allow you to leave the Services. The linked sites are provided as a courtesy. The linked sites are not under Scytec’s control and Scytec is not responsible for the contents of any such linked site or any link contained in a linked site, or changes or updates to such sites.
Children’s Privacy
OUR SITES ARE NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN
The Services are not directed to or intended for use by children under the age of 16. If we learn that we received any information directly from a child under age 16 without his or her parent’s or legal guardian’s verified consent, we will use that information only to inform the child (or his or her parent or legal guardian) that he or she cannot use the Sites or Services.
Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice based upon evolving laws, regulations and industry standards, or as we may make changes to our business including the Services. We will post changes to our Privacy Notice on this page and encourage you to review our Privacy Notice when you use the Services to stay informed. If we make changes that materially alter your privacy rights, we will provide additional notice, such as via e-mail or through the Sites or other Services. If you disagree with the changes to this Privacy Notice, you should discontinue your use of the Services. You may also request access and control of your Personal Data as outlined in the Your Rights Regarding Personal Data section of this Privacy Notice.
Contact Us
We understand that you may have questions about this Privacy Notice or our privacy practices or may wish to file a complaint. The Minitab Data Protection Office supports both Scytec and Minitab in managing privacy and data protection matters. In such case, please contact us in one of the following ways:
Minitab Data Protection Office
E-mail: dpo@minitab.com
Phone: +1-814-238-3280 or +1-800-448-3555
Mail: Attention: Data Protection Office
Minitab, LLC
1829 Pine Hall Road
State College, PA 16801 USA