Your privacy is very important to us. At Morningstar, we want to make your experience with us satisfying and safe.
This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we gather from your use of the site, how we use it, with whom we might share it, the means by which we keep it secure, and the choices you (“You”) have about the information You choose to share with us.
If You have any questions about the privacy practices of the site or this Privacy Policy, please send an e-mail to corporatesite@morningstar.com.
Personal Information We Collect
The types of personal information we collect depend on the product or service You receive from us. This information may include, but is not limited to:
Your name, physical and e-mail addresses, and phone number
Job application information (if applicable)
Personal Information: Why We Collect It
Morningstar may collect certain personal information to provide You with investment information and tools, to perform marketing- and research-related activities, to supply other administrative services (e.g., setting up new accounts), to respond to inquiries, etc. In addition, we may from time to time review your usage of the site to be able to better provide You with information about products or services that we believe may be of interest to You.
Personal Information: How We Collect It
The personal information we collect may be captured from a variety of sources. These sources include, but are not limited to:
Voluntary submissions (e.g., responses to surveys, requests for information about our products or those of our advertisers and marketing partners)
Registrations/Applications to receive products or services
Reviews of site usage patterns
Use of and Access to Your Personal Information by Others
As a general rule, Morningstar will not make the personal information gathered using the site available to anyone outside of Morningstar and its affiliates—except as instructed by You or where required to comply with law. Please note, however, that there are several exceptions to this policy. First, if we use service providers, these service providers may have access to your personal information to perform contractually specified services on behalf of Morningstar or You. Second, if You indicate that You are interested in receiving information about a particular third party’s products or services, or You opt to receive certain products or services through Morningstar, we may provide your personal information to that third party for purposes of fulfilling your request(s). With respect to service providers, Morningstar contractually requires that all personal information be kept confidential. Additionally, Morningstar takes reasonable steps to ensure that third parties receiving information about You at your request maintain the confidentiality of that information.
Links to Other Websites
Morningstar may provide links to one or more other websites. We encourage You to read their individual privacy policies before providing any of your personal information to them.
Protection of Your Personal Information
Morningstar puts reasonable security measures in place to protect against unauthorized access to, or unauthorized alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information. These measures include internal reviews of our data collection, storage, and processing practices and security measures, as well as physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to systems where we store personal data.
Morningstar operates secure data networks protected by industry-standard firewall and password protection systems. Our security and privacy policies are periodically reviewed and enhanced as necessary and only authorized individuals have access to the information provided.
Use of Cookies
Morningstar uses Cookies to set users' preferences such as e-mail and password. This information allows us to personalize the user experience and improve the quality of our site navigation. Cookies do not reveal the identity of the individual user; they only identify the computer utilized by that user.
Accuracy of Your Personal Information
You are responsible for periodically checking to ensure that any personal information included is updated and correct.
Morningstar does not separately identify, or collect, any information that is specific to children.
Your Consent
By using this site, You consent to the collection and use of any personal information and any related information in the manner described in this Privacy Policy.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
Morningstar reserves the right to change this policy at any time by distributing and/or posting a new privacy policy without notice. We encourage You to review our privacy policy on a regular basis so that You will be aware of any changes to it.