We follow generally accepted standards to protect the personal data we collect, both during transmission and once received and stored, including utilization of encryption where appropriate.<br> We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the Services you have requested and thereafter for a variety of legitimate legal or business purposes. These might include retention periods:</p> <ul> <li>mandated by law, contract or similar obligations applicable to our business operations</li> <li>for preserving, resolving, defending or enforcing our legal/contractual rights</li> <li>or needed to maintain adequate and accurate business and financial records</li> </ul> <p>