Privacy Policy

Purpose of the Privacy Policy

Bristol Myers Squibb, in compliance with Directive 95/46/EC and in accordance with the applicable local laws, respects your concerns about privacy and values the relationship we have with you.

This privacy policy describes the types of personal information we collect through this web site, any of its sub-domains and/or directories, its applications and functionalities, and all the related information or communications including e-mails (the "Site"), how we may use that information and with whom we may share it. Our privacy policy also describes the measures we take to protect the security of the personal information. We also tell you how you can reach us to answer any questions you may have about our privacy practices.

Your access to and use of this Site is subject to this privacy policy, the legal notice, the pharmacovigilance notice and all applicable laws and regulations. All users must carefully read this privacy policy. In case you do not agree with any of these terms and conditions, please do not access the Site and/or do not provide us with the relevant personal information.

By accessing and browsing the Site, you declare to fully understand, accept, and agree to, without limitation or qualification, this privacy policy.

How Does this Privacy Policy Define "Personal Information"?

The term "personal information" as used throughout this privacy policy, applies to any information or set of information that identifies or that is used by or on behalf of Bristol Myers Squibb to identify, directly or indirectly, an individual. We will use your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy or otherwise will inform you or request your consent as may be required by the applicable laws.

Information We Collect and How We Use It

A. Personal information you provide.

Some areas of the Site may require you to submit information in order to respond to your request or for you to have access to specific areas/contents/functionalities or participate in a particular activity. Some of the information that you submit to us may be personal data (such as name, address, telephone number). You may always choose not to provide the requested information, but you then may not be able to participate in the particular activity that requires such information or have access to the specific contents, area, or functionality.

Here are the ways you may be requested to provide personal information and the types of personal information you may submit. We also tell you how we may use the information.

Contact us

If you communicate with us through the "Contact Us" link on our Sites, we may ask you for information such as your name, telephone number, professional information, and e-mail address so we can respond to your questions and comments.

Other site features

Our Site offers various features, which we may change from time to time. We may ask you to submit certain personal information so we can communicate with you about these features and manage them properly.

Other uses of information

We may use the personal information you provide through the Site for our internal purposes. These purposes include administration of Site, data analytics, and compliance with our legal obligations, policies, and procedures.

Uses of information for recruiting purposes:

Personal data collected through the application form will be hosted in the United States, and processed by our recruitment partners in Europe.

Additionally Bristol Myers Squibb personnel and our recruitment partner, both responsible for managing the particular job to which you applied will have access to your personal data. This may lead to share your personal information with Bristol Myers Squibb affiliates for the purposes of making a recruitment decision, determining recruitment policy, monitoring equal opportunities, and final selection.

Besides, in an effort to provide additional opportunities to you, Bristol Myers Squibb may share your personal information with other BMS affiliates around the world. The privacy, confidentiality, and security of your personal data are assured by contractual agreements based on European standard contractual clauses.

Please note that you have the right to access, rectify, and request deletion of your personal data by contacting the BMS HR Department in Belgium, at telephone 32 2 352.76.11.

B. Personal information from public or third party information sources

Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

The table below explains the cookies we use and why:

To disable or limit the use of cookies, please refer to the options provided by your Internet browser. If you do so, however, some pages or features (such as customized products/services or user preferences) on this Web site may not work properly.

You can find out more about cookies via the following links www.aboutcookies.org  or www.allaboutcookies.org.

IP Addresses

An IP address is a unique identifier that certain electronic devices use to identify and communicate with each other on the internet. When you visit our Sites, we receive information regarding the IP address of the device you use to connect to the Internet.

Information we share

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information users submit through our Site, nor disclose it by any means except as described in this privacy policy. At all times, personal information is treated confidentially and in accordance with applicable laws. We may share your personal information among Bristol Myers Squibb related entities in the European Economic Area and Switzerland, for the limited purposes agreed in this privacy policy. We may also share the information with service providers for them to perform services as data processors on our behalf, only for the purposes of data processing and in compliance with the applicable laws (for example, to process online registration forms for events or to administer our blogs). Please note that some of these service providers might be located in countries outside the European Union but recognized as ensuring adequate level of protection to your personal information, or in countries outside the European Union that do not provide the same level of data protection than in the European Union. Nevertheless, we will contractually require that sufficient security and privacy safeguards will be provided by the service providers to ensure an adequate level of protection of your information and disclose it always in compliance with the applicable laws.

These service providers are not authorized by us to use or disclose the information except as necessary to perform services on our behalf or to comply with legal requirements. In addition, we may disclose information about you (i) if we are required to do so by law or pursuant to legal process, (ii) in response to a request from law enforcement authorities or other government officials, or (iii) when we believe disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent physical harm or financial loss or in connection with an investigation of suspected or actual illegal activity.

We reserve the right to transfer any information we have about you in the event we sell or transfer all or a portion of our business or assets and in accordance to the requirements provided for in the applicable laws. Should such a sale or transfer occur, we will use reasonable efforts to try to require that the transferee uses the personal information you have provided through this Site in a manner that is consistent with this privacy policy.

Bristol Myers Squibb has established a set of binding corporate rules (BCR) ensuring that personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) is adequately protected while being processed by Bristol Myers Squibb Affiliates.

Use and Disclosure of Non-Personally Identifiable Information. Bristol Myers Squibb will not treat as confidential any information that you provide that is not personally identifiable, such as questions, comments, ideas, or suggestions. You should be aware that Bristol Myers Squibb will be free to disclose through any means and use for any purpose such information as its sole discretion. By providing such information to Bristol Myers Squibb, you understand and agree that no relationship has been created between Bristol Myers Squibb and you, and Bristol Myers Squibb has no obligation to you whatsoever regarding that information.

Links to other sites

Occasionally we provide links to other sites for your convenience and information. These sites operate independently from our Site and are not under our control. These sites may have their own privacy notices or terms of use, which we strongly suggest you review if you visit any linked sites. We are not responsible for the content of these sites, any products or services that may be offered through these sites, or any use of the linked sites. Please refer to the legal notice for further information on this topic.

How we protect personal information

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards for the Site designed to protect against loss, misuse or unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of the personal information we collect through our Site, in accordance with the applicable laws.

Modification of Privacy Policy

To the extent allowed by applicable laws, Bristol Myers Squibb may, at any time, revise the terms and conditions of this privacy policy governing use of the Site. If any terms and conditions contained in this privacy policy are changed, the amended policy will be posted on the Site. You are bound by any such revisions and should, therefore, periodically review these terms and conditions.

Access, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information

To the extent required by law, we provide users with (i) access to the personal information they provide through the Site, and (ii) the ability to review, correct, and delete such personal information. If you would like to update your contact information or preferences, or if you would like to request the removal of your personal information from areas of the Site or unsubscribe to any of the services proposed, please contact us by:

• e-mailing us at: generalinfo.belgium@bms.com
  
  
• Writing us at:
  Bristol-Myers Squibb Belgium NV/SA
  To the attention of the Market Access department
  Avenue de Finlande 4
  B-1420 Braine- l'Alleud,
  Belgium

Further information - How to contact us

If you have any questions about our information practices, or if you wish to receive a comprehensive list of recipients of your personal information (Bristol Myers Squibb related entities in the European Economic Area or service providers), please contact us by:

• e-mailing us at: generalinfo.belgium@bms.com
  
  
• Writing us at:
  Bristol-Myers Squibb Belgium NV/SA
  To the attention of the Market Access department
  Avenue de Finlande 4
  B-1420 Braine- l'Alleud,
  Belgium