MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (MEMC) is committed to respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we use the information we learn about you while visiting our site. The information we collect depends on what you do during your visit, and what service(s) you request. In general, you can visit memc.com anonymously without revealing any specific information. However, MEMC does collect certain anonymous information that cannot be associated with you personally, such as the domain from which you visit, the number of visits, average time spent, and browsing patterns. We analyze this data for trends and statistics to help us improve the content of our web site and to provide you with better service.

In addition, we provide links to third party sites for your "informational search" convenience. Since we do not control those web sites, we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third party sites.

Use of Data

In some areas of our web site, we may collect personal information from you. Personal information is any information that you choose to submit to us and that is specific to your identification (i.e. name, address, phone number, email). Sharing this personal identifying information is, for the most part, voluntary. However, when you request services or information, it is necessary for you to offer certain personal information so we can better serve your needs. We will not send information unless you specifically request it, or we feel the information would benefit your business needs. If you decide that you do not want to receive further information, simply request to be removed from the contact list.

Information collected at this site is kept confidential and will not be shared, commercially sold, rented, loaned, or otherwise disclosed to persons other than MEMC representatives. The demographic information that is collected through our web site is used to evaluate how our web site is used and how it can be improved. Consequently, only select MEMC employees will have access to this information.

Examples of when and why we ask for personal information:

• You request information or materials concerning our products and services.
• You wish to provide feedback on our web site.
• You sign-up for an MEMC Technical workshop

Cookies are small text files that our web site places on your computer's hard drive. If your browser is set to accept cookies, then your browser adds the text in a small file. We do not use cookies to read any other information on your computer's hard drive. We use cookie technology to authenticate your access to various areas of our web site, tailor its content to your preferences and to help us analyze web traffic in general. Cookies may be used in interactions where you request something from MEMC: technical support, seminar registrations, etc. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you can set yours to refuse cookies, or to warn you before a cookie is placed.

Contact us

Due to the rapidly evolving changes on the Internet, we may update this policy at any given time. Therefore, it is a good idea to periodically review our policy. All revisions will be posted to this site. MEMC welcomes comments and questions on this policy -- email us at info@memc.com