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All rights reserved. Text, images, graphics, sound, animations and videos including the layout of the same on Bosch web sites are protected by copyright and other commercial protective rights. The content of these web sites may not be copied, disseminated, altered or made accessible to third parties for commercial purposes. Some Bosch web sites also contain images subject to third party copyrights.


Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd
1555 Centre Road
Clayton, VIC 3168
Phone: (03) 9541 5555
Fax (03) 9543 5283
Email: www.info@au.bosch.com

Technical Requirements
The following information will help you receive the optimal presentation of our internet pages on your computer and allow you to use all functions of the site

Recommended Browsers
These pages were optimised for Netscape Navigator (from Version 4.5) and Microsoft Internet Explorer (from Version 4.0). You can download these browsers on your computer from:

www.microsoft.com
www.netscape.com

Optimal Screen Resolution
Our internet sites are optimised for resolutions of 800 x 600 pixel or higher

Flash-Plugin
Some of the Bosch web sites were developed using Shockwave Flash. To enjoy these pages, as they were intended, you need the Flash Plugin, which you can download from:

www.macromedia.com

3D Plugin
On some Bosch web pages, products can be viewed in 3D. To do so, you need a plugin, which you can download from:

www.interzart.com

Adobe Acrobat Reader
To look at pdf-files, you need the Acrobat Reader:

www.adobe.com

JavaScript
To enjoy the full functionality of our pages, you should make sure that JavaScript is activated in your browser

Cookies
We highly recommend you allow cookies to make your visit to our site as easy and fufilling as possible. Some functions like your personal welcome on the start page of 'My Bosch' and the 'Tips and Tricks' of the web assistant are only available to you if you allow cookies.

Privacy Statement of the Bosch Group
The Bosch Group (BOSCH) appreciates your interest in its products and your visit to this website.

BOSCH respects your Privacy
The protection of your privacy in processing your personal data is an important concern to which we pay special attention during our business processes. Personal data collected during visits to our websites are processed by us confidentially and according to legal requirements. Data protection and Information security are part of our company policy. BOSCH websites may include links to other websites which are not covered by this privacy statement.

Collection and Processing of Personal Data
When you visit our websites our web server automatically records the name of your internet service provider, the website from which you visit us, the websites you actually visit and the date and length of your visit. BOSCH may use cookies and active components (e.g. JavaScript) to follow the preferences of our visitors and optimize our websites accordingly. You can reset your browser either to notify you when you receive a cookie, or to refuse to accept cookies. Please note that certain areas of most sites may not function properly if you reject a cookie. Additional personal data is only stored if volunteered by you, for example in context of a registration, a survey or a competition.

Use and Disclosure of Personal Data and Purpose Specification
BOSCH will use your personal data for the sole purpose of technical administration of websites, customer administration, product surveys and marketing, only to the extent necessary in each specific case. Your personal data will not be disclosed to third parties outside the Bosch Group without your consent.

Security
BOSCH uses security measures in order to protect the data we have under our control against manipulation, loss, destruction, access by unauthorized persons or against unauthorized disclosure. Our security procedures are continually enhanced as new technology becomes available.

Freedom of choice
We would like to use your data to inform you about our products and services and request your opinion, where applicable. Naturally your participation in such campaigns is voluntary. Should you not consent, you can inform us at any time, so that we can prohibit the use of your data accordingly. For further information we refer you to the local website-services.

Contact
For information, helpful suggestions, complaints regarding processing of your personal data you can refer to our Chief Data Protection Officer. Should there be data incorrect in spite of our efforts for accuracy and timeliness, we will correct that information at your request.

Data Security Officer
Data Protection and Information Security department
Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd
1555 Centre Road
Clayton, VIC 3168
Email: rbau-dso@au.bosch.com