SpineCME.org Privacy Policy
SpineCME.org ("we," "us," or “Site”), a Vertical Health, LLC educational organization, provides online and onsite Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Education (CE) opportunities for spine surgeons and allied healthcare professionals; and meeting planning and related services (“Services”).
We are strongly committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information, and providing a safe and secure environment for its users and subscribers.
The purpose of this spineCME.org Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) is to help you understand the kinds of information we may gather about you when you visit the Site or use any of our Services, how we may use that information, in which manner we will disclosure it, and how you can correct and / or update the information. Please note that by visiting the site or using the Services, you signify your agreement with this Policy. If you do not agree to the terms of this Policy, please refrain from visiting the Site and do not use the Services.
Please note that the Policy applies only to spineCME.org’s Services, but not to other Web sites to which we may link, or to third parties on the Site. Additionally, your use of the Services and / or the Site is governed by all applicable laws, spineCME.org’s Terms of Service or Terms of Use, as well as by any other published rules pertaining to either the Site or Service.
Information We Gather
Personally identifiable information is only collected by spineCME.org when you voluntarily provide it. This may occur when you voluntarily fill out a form or send information to spineCME.org.
SpineCME.org collects two types of information from visitors or users of the Site or the Services: "personally identifiable information," such as your name and email address and "aggregate" or "non-personally identifiable information," such as information about a user's use of the Sites (for example, how many users log on to the Site on a daily basis or view a particular educational module).
SpineCME.org collects information from you at several different points on the Site or through use of the Services, either through the use of technology such as cookies (explained below) or by asking you for specific information.
SpineCME.org may require its subscribers and users to provide certain personal information if they wish to participate in various activities on the Site (e.g., consummating transactions). Non-personally identifiable information may be automatically collected from you in connection with your use of the Site or Services.
How We Use the Information We Gather
SpineCME.org uses the information collected, including personally identifiable information, for a variety of purposes. For example, we use your information to better understand your needs and provide you with better Services. We may use your information to respond to your inquiries or requests; communicate with you; update you on Services, and benefits; alert you to upcoming Services; personalize the Site for you; or provide you with newsletters, or other information we think would be of particular interest.
SpineCME.org may also share your personally identifiable information and / or aggregate information with our other Vertical Health, LLC sites, technical consultants, auditors, and other third parties who create or maintain the Site, enhance Site functionality, or provide associated services and / or deal with you in processing your orders and / or delivering content, and Services.
Cookies
SpineCME.org uses certain technologies, such as "cookies," to personalize and improve your online experience. Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that are transferred to your computer's hard drive. Cookies store information about your visit to the Site or your use of the Services, thereby allowing you to access certain Site features not otherwise available.
Cookies from spineCME.org are also used to collect standard information transmitted from your Web browser including, without limitation: your Internet protocol address, browser type, Web pages you visited with date and time, purchases you made on the Site and the type of operating system on your computer. This information is used to help us understand and meet the ever-changing needs and interests of our visitors or subscribers.
SpineCME.org may also use cookies to track your responses to any of our online surveys.
SpineCME.org does not control any cookies you may receive from an advertiser or other third party and these cookies are not subject to this Policy, although the advertiser may have their own policy.
Web Beacon Technology
SpineCME.org also uses Web beacon technology to help track site usage. Web beacons (also called single pixel gifs or action tags) allow spineCME.org to track page viewing counts and pattern, which we use to focus and tailor future content development, measure the effectiveness of spineCME.org’s Services, and assist with broadband capacity management for the Site.
SpineCME.org also employs Web beacons within the context of certain emails in order to determine the effectiveness and appeal of those mailings. These Web beacons "sense" and notify spineCME.org if and when you open the email, if your email program is capable of displaying HTML messages, and where you may navigate within these HTML messages.
Managing Cookies
You always have the option of setting your browser to warn you when a cookie is being accessed on your computer, to delete cookies that are currently on your computer or to decline cookies altogether. However, to take full advantage of the Site, Services, and features offered by spineCME.org, your browser must accept cookies. The settings on your computer that allow you to accept or refuse cookies vary depending on the Web browser you are running. Please check the help tab of your browser for specifics on your software.
Minors
SpineCME.org's policy is that it does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from minors. The Site or Services are not directed or intended for minors. If you are a minor, you should not register to become a Subscriber or provide personally identifiable information on the Site. If you are the parent or guardian of a minor whom you believe has disclosed personally identifiable information to spineCME.org, please contact spineCME.org at info@spineCME.org so that we may delete and remove such minor's information from our systems.
Disclosure of Personal Information in the Event of Merger or Sale of Assets
SpineCME.org, its parent, subsidiaries, or affiliates, could merge with or be acquired by another business entity, or all or substantially all of their respective assets could be acquired, or the assets of this Site could be acquired or transferred to another business entity. Should such a combination, acquisition, transaction, or transfer occur, spineCME.org reserves the right to transfer some or all of your personally identifiable information and other information to our successors in business and purchasers (in whole or in part) of this Site's assets.
Certain information or Services offered or provided through the Site may, from time to time, be provided on or through other Web sites operated by or in conjunction with third parties ("Partners"). These Web sites and the features thereon may have the same "look and feel" as spineCME.org's Site and / or Services. SpineCME.org terms these Web sites "co-branded sites,” and often times a Partner's logo or name may appear on the Web site, or the Partner's name may appear in the URL. Although spineCME.org will retain any personally identifiable information collected about you from one of these co-branded sites, such information may also be shared by spineCME.org with that Partner. A Partner's use of any information shared will be subject to the Partner's own privacy practices and policies.
Third Party Links
SpineCME.org does not monitor, control, or endorse the information collection or privacy practices of any third parties including, without limitation, any Partner, advertiser, or other third party who may provide services throughout the Site. On behalf of various sponsors, the Site may provide sponsored links to third party Web sites or resources ("Linked Sites"). SpineCME.org neither controls, nor have we reviewed or approved the content that appears on such Linked Sites.
Even though certain information collected by such third parties might not identify you personally, we strongly encourage you to become familiar with their privacy practices, and to contact them if you have any questions about their respective privacy policies and practices.
You acknowledge and agree that spineCME.org is not responsible for the legality, accuracy, or inappropriate nature of any content, advertising, products, or other materials on or available from such Linked Sites. You further acknowledge and agree that spineCME.org shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, and services available on or through any such Linked Site.
Security
SpineCME.org places priority on the security of personally identifiable information, and we undertake reasonable security measures to protect the data that resides on our servers. SpineCME.org also uses secure server software (SSL) to process all transactions that occur on the Site. SSL encrypts all of your personal information transmitted over the Internet, including your credit card number, name, and address. However, no security system is impenetrable. SpineCME.org cannot warrant or guaranty the security of its servers, nor can it guaranty that information supplied by Subscribers or other users will not be intercepted while being transmitted over the Internet.
Correction / Updating Personal Information - Opt-Out
If your personally identifiable information changes (such as your address or ZIP code), or if you no longer desire to use or access one of the Site or Services, spineCME.org encourages you to correct, update, or remove the personal information that you provided. This can be done at the "Manage My Account" page on the Site. Keep in mind, however, that even if you delete your account from spineCME.org's records, there will be residual information that will remain within spineCME.org's databases, access logs, and other records, which may or may not contain personally identifiable information. SpineCME.org is not responsible for updating or removing any information contained in third party lists or databases.
How to Contact Us
Please relay any questions you may have pertaining to our above stated policies to spineCME.org at info@spineCME.org.
Privacy Policy Changes
If spineCME.org makes changes to any of the terms or conditions of the Policy, this document will be revised so that you will always know what information we gather, how we might use that information, and to whom we will disclose it. We reserve the right to change, modify, add or remove portions of this Policy at any time and without notice, and any changes will become effective immediately upon being posted unless spineCME.org advises you otherwise. Your continued use of the Site and / or Services after this Policy has been amended shall be deemed to be your continued acceptance of the terms and conditions of the Policy, as amended. We encourage you to bookmark this Web page and review this Policy regularly.
Effective date: April 15, 2009
