Your privacy is important to IBM. This statement discloses the information practices for IBM Web sites, including what type of information is gathered and tracked, how the information is used, and with whom the information is shared.

IBM is a member of the TRUSTe program. TRUSTe is an independent, nonprofit initiative whose mission is to build users' trust in the Internet by promoting the principles of disclosure and informed consent.

International Business Machines Corporation abides by the Safe Harbor framework as set forth by the United States Department Of Commerce regarding the collection, use and retention of information collected from the European Union by a Web site on the IBM.com domain.

For additional information on IBM's Privacy Policy, go to http://www.ibm.com/privacy/us/