Privacy 

KPMG is dedicated to protecting the confidentiality and privacy of information entrusted

to it. As part of this fundamental obligation, KPMG is committed to the appropriate

protection and use of personal information (sometimes referred to as "personally

identifiable information" or "PII") that has been collected through its web sites.

Generally, our intent is to collect only the personal information that is provided voluntarily by

visitors to our web sites so that we can offer information and/or services to those individuals or

offer information about employment opportunities. Please review this Online Privacy Statement

("Online Privacy Statement" or "Privacy Statement") to learn more about how we collect, use,

share and protect the PII that we have obtained.

We obtain personal information about you if you choose to provide it — for example, to contact

mailboxes or to register for certain services. In some cases, you may have previously provided

your PII to KPMG (if, for example, you are a former employee). By registering and/or submitting

personal information on our web sites, you are also agreeing to the use of this information in

accordance with this Privacy Statement. Your personal information is not used for other

purposes, unless we obtain your permission, or unless otherwise required or permitted by law or

professional standards. For example, if you send us an email message requesting information

about KPMG, we will use your email address and other information you supply to respond to

your request. If you send us a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to apply online for a position with

KPMG, we will use the information that you provide to match you with available KPMG job

opportunities.

KPMG generally collects only the personal information necessary to fulfill the visitor’s request.

Where additional, optional information is sought, you will be notified of this at the point of

collection.

In some instances, KPMG automatically collects certain types of information when you visit our

web sites and through emails that we may exchange. Automated technologies may include the

use of web server logs to collect IP addresses, "cookies", and web beacons. The collection of

this information will allow us to better understand and improve the performance, usability and

effectiveness of KPMG web sites and to measure effectiveness of our marketing activities.

An IP address is a number assigned to your computer whenever you access the internet. It

allows computers and servers to recognize and communicate with one another. IP addresses

from which visitors appear to originate may be recorded for IT security and system diagnostic

purposes. This information may also be used in aggregate form to conduct web site trend and

performance analysis.

A "cookie” is a small piece of text that a Web site places in the cookie file of your browser and

that allows the site to remember who you are. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or

deliver viruses to your computer. KPMG only uses cookies in accordance with applicable laws.

Cookies by themselves do not tell us your email address or otherwise identify you personally. If

you visit a KPMG web site, we use cookies to compile aggregate statistics to help us determine

what areas of the site visitors prefer.

If you subsequently register with a KPMG web site, this information may be linked to a cookie in

order to enhance and personalize your online experience (e.g., by welcoming you back when you

return or providing you access to your registration information).

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You have the choice of deciding whether to accept cookies or not. You can set your browser to

notify you when you receive a cookie or to reject cookies. However, please be aware that if you

do not accept cookies, you may not be able to fully experience some of our Web site features.

A web beacon is a small image file on a web page that can be used to collect certain information

from your computer, such as an IP address, the time the content was viewed, a browser type,

and the existence of cookies previously set by the same server. KPMG only uses web beacons

in accordance with applicable laws.

KPMG or its service providers may use web beacons to track the effectiveness of third party web

sites that provide us with recruiting or marketing services or to gather aggregate visitor statistics

and manage cookies.

You have the option to render some web beacons unusable by rejecting their associated cookies.

The web beacon may still record an anonymous visit from your IP address but cookie information

will not be recorded.

In some of our newsletters and other communications, we may confirm a recipient’s email

address through embedded links within the messages. We collect this information to gauge user

interest and to enhance future user experiences.

We do not share personal information with unaffiliated third parties, except as necessary for our

legitimate professional and business needs, to carry out your requests, and/or as required or

permitted by law or professional standards.

In some instances, KPMG may also share PII about you with various outside companies or

service providers or vendors working on our behalf to help fulfill your requests.

In addition, KPMG may transfer certain PII across geographical borders to other KPMG member

firms or outside companies working with us or on our behalf. KPMG may also store PII in a

jurisdiction other than where you are based. By providing PII on KPMG’s web sites, visitors are

consenting to this transfer and/or storage of their data across borders.

KPMG may also disclose PII in connection with the sale, assignment, or other transfer of the

business of the site to which the data relates, in order to respond to requests of government or

law enforcement agencies or where this is required by applicable laws, court orders, or

government regulations. These disclosures may also be needed for data privacy or security

audits and/or to investigate or respond to a complaint or security threat. KPMG does not sell PII

to any third parties. Also, KPMG will not transfer the PII you provide to any third parties for their

own direct marketing use.

KPMG understands the importance of protecting children's privacy, especially in an online

environment. In particular, our sites are not intentionally designed for or directed at children

under the age of 13. It is our policy never to knowingly collect or maintain information about

anyone under the age of 13, except as part of an engagement to provide professional services.

You have several choices regarding your use of our sites. In general, you are not required to

submit any PII when you visit our web sites, but KPMG may require you to provide certain PII in

order for you to receive additional information about our services and events. Certain web sites

may also ask for your permission for certain uses of your PII, and you can agree to or decline

those uses. If you opt-in for particular services or communications, such as an e-newsletter, you

will be able to unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions included in each

communication. If you decide to unsubscribe from a service or communication, we will try to

remove your information promptly, although we may require additional information before we can

process your request.

As described above, if you wish to prevent cookies from tracking you as you navigate our sites,

you can reset your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. Note,

however, that some portions of our sites may not work properly if you elect to refuse cookies.

If you have submitted personal information to KPMG, under most circumstances you have the

right to reasonable access to that data to correct any inaccuracies. You can also make a request

all reasonable and practical efforts to comply with your request, so long as it is consistent with

applicable law and professional standards.

KPMG has reasonable security policies and procedures in place to protect personal information

from unauthorized loss, misuse, alteration, or destruction. Despite KPMG’s best efforts, however,

security cannot be absolutely guaranteed against all threats. To the best of our ability, access to

your personal information is limited to those who have a need to know. Those individuals who

have access to the data are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information. We also

make reasonable efforts to retain personal information only for so long as the information is

necessary to comply with an individual’s request or until that person asks that the information be

deleted.

Please be aware that KPMG web sites may contain links to other sites, including sites

maintained by other KPMG member firms that are not governed by this Privacy Statement but by

other privacy statements that may differ somewhat. We encourage users to review the privacy

policy of each Web site visited before disclosing any personal information.

KPMG may modify this Privacy Statement from time to time to reflect our current privacy

practices. When we make changes to this statement, we will revise the “updated” date at the top

of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Statement to be informed

KPMG is committed to protecting the online privacy of your personal information. If you have

questions or comments about our administration of your personally identifiable information,

concerns you may have regarding compliance with our Online Privacy Statement.