Privacy Statement

Planning Systems Incorporated Privacy Policy

This privacy policy covers http://www.plansys.com. To demonstrate our commitment to our users' privacy, we disclose the following information.

1. What personal information Planning Systems Incorporated (PSI) collects.
2. What personal information third parties collect through this Web site.
3. What organization collects the information.
4. How PSI uses the information.
5. With whom PSI may share user information.
6. What choices are available to users regarding collection, use and distribution of the information.
7. What types of security procedures are in place to protect the loss, misuse or alteration of information under PSI control.
8. How users can correct any inaccuracies in the information.

Information Collection and Use

Information is collected for the purpose of site administration and to support, improve and obtain feedback on PSI services and to prevent and detect breaches of PSI network security, the law or contract.

A user must provide clickstream information (internet protocol address, internet service provider, platform type, date/time stamp, operating system), http protocol information (last url requested and browser type), state management mechanisms (data allowing a user to be tracked consistently), unique identifiers (login id or other id), and any search terms (search text).
It is optional for the user to provide transaction information (account transactions), user's name, user's birthdate, user's login information, user's gender (male or female), user's employer, user's job title, user's home contact information, user's business contact information, business/organization name, department/division of business/organization and contact information for the business/organization.

We encourage users to provide optional information so we can provide a more personalized experience on our site. We use this information to complete the current transaction and to contact by email, regular mail, or telephone; to enhance our site and product offerings; to maintain and secure our site and to understand (in aggregate) the interests of web site visitors and your interests. We retain different elements of this information for different periods of time.

If particular elements of this optional information are necessary to supply a particular service (e.g. an e-mail address for electronic news updates) then this service is available only to those users who provide this information. This will not affect your ability to use other parts of the site.

Where does PSI collect information?

We collect information from several areas. Technical data is collected throughout the site. Optional contact data is collected from specific forms which each state the purpose(s) for which information is being obtained. These include opportunities to register with PSI in order to receive ongoing news and announcements by email from us; to apply for employment with us; to submit a form or e-mail requesting information, or to complete a questionnaire.

What is PSI's policy on Direct Mailings?

We will use the information we collect from the web site for a direct mailing, such as a Newsletter, only if you expressly give us prior permission. If you decide you no longer want to receive such mailings, you can remove yourself by sending an e-mail to the address provided at the time.

Profiles

PSI uses User Group 1 data to create a profile of our users. A profile is stored information that we keep on individual users that details their viewing preferences. Consequently, collected information is tied to the user's personal information. This profile is used to tailor a user's visit to our Web site, to improve the content of the site for the user and to direct pertinent marketing promotions to them.

Communications from the Site

When customers provide us contact information for User Group 1 (user participation is voluntary and users can opt-out by following the directions in our 'Choice' section) we use the information to contact the user to deliver sales and product information that will be useful to them.

Sharing Information

Legal Disclaimer
Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal information when required by law when we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web site.

Personally Identifiable Information

Personal information is used by PSI for other companies in the world-wide QinetiQ group. In addition it may be used by PSI within a consortium or other business grouping. It may be shared, under full contractual control, with other companies who act as data processors for us. In any case where the other company involved is located outside the United State or European Union the PSI contact details in this policy may be used for all data protection purposes.
Employment and vacancy application information is held by PSI Solutions for up to 6 months for use in our recruitment and development process.

Data Security

PSI has physical security in our facilities to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information. Our company uses secure encryption technology (secure socket connection) for all sensitive financial or health data transmitted on our site.

Visitors Under 18 Years of Age

PSI does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information online from a minor under 18 since our site is not directed at minors.

Changes to the Privacy Statement

The information you submit to us is controlled by the privacy policy in effect at the time you submit it. If we significantly change our policy, we will post a notice in a conspicuous place on our website notifying visitors of policy changes.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this statement should be directed to the IT Support Team, by email to inquiries@plansys.com or by mail to:

Planning Systems Incorporated
IT Support Department

12030 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 400
Reston, VA 20191
USA

Links

This privacy policy only covers the PSI Website. Other links within this site to other websites are not covered by this policy. Please be aware that we [PSI] are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites, nor are we responsible for the content of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every web site that collects personal information. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.

Contact with PSI

Emails and other electronic communication with PSI may be monitored. Calls to PSI may be recorded for business continuity, quality control, regulatory and/or monitoring purposes.

Resolving Privacy Policy Disputes

If you think we have not followed our privacy policy in some way, it can be resolved by contacting: