Privacy Policy
Introduction
Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, Inc. (“HCMSG”) reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time at its sole discretion and without sending notice to you, so you should review this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date of this notice and any revised or changed notice may be found on this page, on the bottom left hand corner of the notice.
Privacy; Confidential Information
HCMSG’s policy is to protect the confidentiality of the individually identifiable information that you provide, and we limit access to that information only to those with a need to know such information. We collect email addresses, cell phone numbers, and other personal information only when you provide it to us. If you request to be contacted by the support group, this information is maintained; otherwise, personal contact information is discarded. HCMSG’s policy is to prohibit the unlawful disclosure of your personal information. HCMSG will not release your name or otherwise publicize the fact that you contacted us or used resources provided unless: (a) you grant HCMSG permission to do so; or (b) HCMSG is requested or required to do so by law.
Computer Information
HCMSG may log your current Internet address, the type of operating system you are using, and the type of browser software used. In addition, HCMSG may keep track of what portions of this Site you are visiting. HCMSG aggregates this information to help HCMSG improve or create a better experience for users of the Site. For example: HCMSG may upgrade those parts of the Site that are heavily visited.
Our website automatically records website usage information that we analyze statistically to track operational problems, to prevent fraud and to improve the effectiveness, security and integrity of the Site. We do not use this information to track or record information about individuals. We will disclose this information to third parties only in aggregate form or as may be required by law. For each page that you visit, we collect and store the following technical information in what is called a web server log file:
· Date and time of access
· URL address of the HCMSG webpage visited
· Internet domain and IP address from which our website was accessed
· Type of browser and operating system used to access our site (if provided by the browser)
· URL address of the referring page (if provided by the browser)
· Completion or success status of the request for a web page or other on-line item
· File size of the webpage visited
For the purpose of enabling better website design and a better user experience, we employ Weebly to track site traffic and provide aggregate reports of how the public interacts with our website. In utilizing this analytics service, HCMSG maintains its existing standards in regards to the sharing and disclosure of information, security and privacy safeguards for the data, and the data retention policy, each described below.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of information that a web site sends to your computer, which is stored in a file on your computer’s hard drive. A cookie does not tell us your individual identity unless you have chosen to provide it to us. Most cookies expire after a defined period of time.
Personally Identifiable Information
The preceding paragraphs describe the categories of personally identifiable information that HCMSG collects in this Site or through communications with us. By using HCMSG’s website, you consent to the collection and use of the information described above. HCMSG does not disclose personally identifiable information you provide to third parties. HCMSG will NOT sell or trade your personally identifiable information with third parties, such as sellers of goods or services. If you wish to change personally identifiable information that you have provided HCMSG, please Contact Us.
Children
Our website is not intended for use by children, especially those under age 13. No one under age 13 should provide any personal information through our website.
Additional Rights
Applicable laws may give you additional rights that are not described in this online privacy policy.
For further information on Privacy matters contact Ronni Marks, 917-612-2731 or ronnimarks24@gmail.com.
Effective Date: July 30, 2015
Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group, Inc. (“HCMSG”) reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy from time to time at its sole discretion and without sending notice to you, so you should review this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date of this notice and any revised or changed notice may be found on this page, on the bottom left hand corner of the notice.
Privacy; Confidential Information
HCMSG’s policy is to protect the confidentiality of the individually identifiable information that you provide, and we limit access to that information only to those with a need to know such information. We collect email addresses, cell phone numbers, and other personal information only when you provide it to us. If you request to be contacted by the support group, this information is maintained; otherwise, personal contact information is discarded. HCMSG’s policy is to prohibit the unlawful disclosure of your personal information. HCMSG will not release your name or otherwise publicize the fact that you contacted us or used resources provided unless: (a) you grant HCMSG permission to do so; or (b) HCMSG is requested or required to do so by law.
Computer Information
HCMSG may log your current Internet address, the type of operating system you are using, and the type of browser software used. In addition, HCMSG may keep track of what portions of this Site you are visiting. HCMSG aggregates this information to help HCMSG improve or create a better experience for users of the Site. For example: HCMSG may upgrade those parts of the Site that are heavily visited.
Our website automatically records website usage information that we analyze statistically to track operational problems, to prevent fraud and to improve the effectiveness, security and integrity of the Site. We do not use this information to track or record information about individuals. We will disclose this information to third parties only in aggregate form or as may be required by law. For each page that you visit, we collect and store the following technical information in what is called a web server log file:
· Date and time of access
· URL address of the HCMSG webpage visited
· Internet domain and IP address from which our website was accessed
· Type of browser and operating system used to access our site (if provided by the browser)
· URL address of the referring page (if provided by the browser)
· Completion or success status of the request for a web page or other on-line item
· File size of the webpage visited
For the purpose of enabling better website design and a better user experience, we employ Weebly to track site traffic and provide aggregate reports of how the public interacts with our website. In utilizing this analytics service, HCMSG maintains its existing standards in regards to the sharing and disclosure of information, security and privacy safeguards for the data, and the data retention policy, each described below.
Cookies
A cookie is a piece of information that a web site sends to your computer, which is stored in a file on your computer’s hard drive. A cookie does not tell us your individual identity unless you have chosen to provide it to us. Most cookies expire after a defined period of time.
Personally Identifiable Information
The preceding paragraphs describe the categories of personally identifiable information that HCMSG collects in this Site or through communications with us. By using HCMSG’s website, you consent to the collection and use of the information described above. HCMSG does not disclose personally identifiable information you provide to third parties. HCMSG will NOT sell or trade your personally identifiable information with third parties, such as sellers of goods or services. If you wish to change personally identifiable information that you have provided HCMSG, please Contact Us.
Children
Our website is not intended for use by children, especially those under age 13. No one under age 13 should provide any personal information through our website.
Additional Rights
Applicable laws may give you additional rights that are not described in this online privacy policy.
For further information on Privacy matters contact Ronni Marks, 917-612-2731 or ronnimarks24@gmail.com.
Effective Date: July 30, 2015