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IBM® requires that Clients (1) provide a clear and conspicuous link to Customer's website terms of use (e.g. privacy policy) which includes a link to IBM's and Client's data collection and use practices, (2) notify that cookies and clear gifs/web beacons are being placed on the visitor's computer by
IBM® on the Client's behalf along with an explanation of the purpose of such technology, and (3) to the extent required by law, obtain consent from website visitors prior to the placement of cookies and clear gifs/web beacons placed by Client or
IBM® on Client's behalf on website visitor's devices
For more information about the use of various technologies, including cookies, for these purposes, See IBM®'s Online Privacy Statement at: http://www.ibm.com/privacy/details/us/en section entitled "Cookies, Web Beacons and Other Technologies."