The following information explains our policies regarding any personal information you may supply to us when visiting our Web Site. Xtera's goal in collecting personal information online is to provide you with a personalized web experience. By knowing your preferences we can deliver relevant information that meets your needs, and ensures that your visit to our site is quick, easy, and productive.
Xtera collects personally identifying information only (1) when you register for personalized information at our site, (2) to gain entry into one of our password-protected areas, and (3) to enter into one of our promotions. Xtera will not sell, rent, or share this information with any other organization, other than an affiliated company or an Xtera channel partner that we feel can help meet your needs.
IP addresses
Xtera collects IP addresses for system administration and internal tracking and analysis. When you visit our site, our servers log the IP addresses only.
Cookies
Some of our Web Pages use "cookies" so that we can better serve you with more tailored information when you return to our Web Site. Cookies are pieces of information that are transferred to your computer's hard drive for record-keeping purposes. The information stored will make your usage of our Web Site easier and faster because it allows you to use the Web Site without having to re-enter information on each visit. We also use cookies when you request personalized information on our Web Site. These cookies are used to identify visitors when they return to the Web Site. They also maintain the visitor's identity while at our Web Site so you need only log in once.
Xtera does not use cookies to retrieve information from your computer that was not originally sent in the cookie, and we do not use information transferred through cookies for any promotional or marketing purposes. Some Xtera Web Pages use cookies to track usage patterns in order to improve the usefulness and effectiveness of our Web Site. This information is not shared or sold to any third parties whatsoever.
Xtera occasionally uses third party ad serving companies to collect information.
Contests
Xtera Communications may sponsor contests with the opportunity to win prizes. Information collected by the Xtera Website for such contests may include contact information (such as name and address) and responses to survey questions. We would use contact information to notify contest winners, and survey information to develop promotions and product improvements to Xtera offerings.
Online surveys
Xtera Communications values your opinions and comments. We may therefore conduct online surveys. Participation in these surveys is optional. The information would be aggregated and used to make improvements to Xtera and to develop useful content, features and promotions for Website visitors. Unless otherwise stated in the survey the aggregated information will not contain personally identifiable information. By participating in an online survey, whether or not in connection with a contest as described above, you agree that Xtera may use the results of such survey question answers and other information you submit or is otherwise collected from you for any purpose without any compensation to you other than the opportunity to participate in the survey.
Minors
Minors (individuals under the age of 18) are not eligible to use the Service and no portion of the Service is directed towards minors. We do not knowingly solicit any information about minors or market to minors.
Access to password protected/secure areas
Access to and use of password protected and/or secure areas of the Web Site is restricted to authorized users only. Unauthorized individuals attempting to access these areas of the Web Site may be subject to prosecution.