1. Restrictions and LimitationsVistar may use various methods to collect certain kinds of information that is disclosed through your use of the Site, including:
- a. Cookies
- b. Web beacons
- c. Referrers
- d. IP addresses
- e. Image Capture
- f. System Information
- g. Account and Purchase Information
- h. Offline Collection
- i. Future Technology and Methods
We treat all personal information that we collect with the same confidentiality, no matter how it is collected.
a. Cookies
A "cookie" is an element of data that a website can send to your browser, which may then be stored it on your computer system. It can help provide you with a tailored user experience, to understand your preferences and to personalize the content you see. Some of the Site’s pages may use cookies. Vistar does not require that you accept cookies. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive cookies, and to block them.
b. Web Beacons
Web beacons are images that can be placed in web pages and some forms of email. Web beacons can be used to deliver cookies and to collect information about your use of the Site. For example, we may use web beacons to count the number of your visits to the Site.
c. Referrers
A "referrer" is the information passed along by a web browser that references the web URL from which you come to the Site. Referrers are automatically collected by Vistar web servers. They are used by Vistar to identify the websites referring traffic to the Site, and to present appropriate content to the Site’s users. Referrer information may be used by Vistar to identify general trends and traffic patterns. For example, Vistar may use referrer information to identify the information on the Site that is viewed by individuals referred by certain websites.
d. IP Addresses
IP addresses are used by your computer every time you are connected to the Internet. Your IP address is a number that is used to identify your computer so that data (such as the web pages you request) can be sent to you. They are automatically collected by Vistar web servers.
e. Image Capture
The App will request access to the supporting iOS or Android device’s camera to process images of universal product code (UPC) barcodes, extract the textual value of the barcodes, and use this information for product search. Images are not transmitted over the internet or captured on the device. The images are not processed by any other system other than the device the App is installed on.
f. System Information
System information Vistar collects might include, among other things, the type of web browser being used. This information is sent automatically by your web browser when you are connected to the Site and is used by Vistar only for identify broad demographic statistics and general trends and traffic patterns.
g. Account and Purchase Information
When you register to establish an account with Vistar you provide certain information. We use that information for the sole purpose of determining whether to establish a business relationship with you and communicating with you about any business relationship. When you purchase Vistar products you provide credit card and other additional information. We use that information for the sole purpose of facilitating your purchase.
h. Offline Collection
At times we might collect information from you through means other than the Site. For example, if you call to place on order or to check on the status of an order, we will collect telephone numbers or other information needed to communicate with you.
i. Future Technologies and Methods
As technologies change, we may collect information in different ways. However, we will continue to treat all personal information that we collect in the same manner, unless we modify this Privacy Policy to provide notice of any change.