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PRIVACY POLICY
Updated September 20, 2019.
This Privacy Policy sets out how The Prostate Net, Inc. (referred to hereinafter as "we", "our" or "us") uses and protects any information that users or viewers (referred to hereinafter as "you" and "your") give us when you access the Site. The term the "Site" refers to the online information and communications service located at http://www.theprostatenet.org, which includes, but is not limited to, any and all information provided by us through the Cell Cast program and the "In the Know" newsletter.
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We feel it is important for you to know how we handle the information we receive from you via the Internet. You can visit the Site without revealing any personal information; however, you are required to provide an e-mail address and other information to subscribe to the "Cell Cast" program and "In the Know" newsletter.
How We and Our Affiliates Collect and Use Personal Information
We collect personal information on an individual only if the individual provides the information to us. All personal information collected on individuals is kept confidential and in a secure environment. Access to personal information is restricted to only those personnel with a legitimate business purpose. Except as noted, we will not share your personal information with third parties.
While the Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties, we have no control over the privacy policies and practices of such third party sites. If you have any concerns, you are urged to review the terms of those sites for more information about the policies applicable to those sites.
IP Addresses
We do not collect or log the IP address of visitors to the Site.
How We Use Cookies
We do not utilize cookies or Java on the Site.
Our sponsors and advertisers and their ad servers may use cookies when you view pages on our site. They use those cookies to collect non-personal information as a way of measuring the effectiveness of their advertising. We do not control these third parties' use of cookies or how they manage the non-personal information they gather through them. However, our sponsors and advertisers have agreed that they will not collect any personally identifiable information from our Site visitors while they are visiting the Site. If you click on an advertisement on the Site and visit a site maintained by one of our sponsors or advertisers, please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. You should read the privacy policies of each site you visit to determine what information that site may be collecting about you.
Some ad servers allow you to opt out of anonymous data collection through the use of cookies. To do so, you must opt out of such data collection with each individual site. You can opt out of cookies for several ad servers by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative gateway opt-out site. At that site you can also review the privacy policies of those ad servers.
How We Protect Your Personal Information
In order to prevent unauthorised access or disclosure we have put in place suitable physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online from you. Access to your personal information is protected through the use of encrypted servers with maintenance access limited to key people within the Prostate Net organization.
How We Use and Protect Your Mobile Phone Number Through the Cell Cast Program
By registering for the Cell Cast program, you agree that we may send you SMS email communications to your mobile communication device. You may opt out of our Cell Cast program by sending an email to support@prostatenet.org or by responding to the SMS communication indicating that you would like to unsubscribe.
We collect your mobile phone number to provide you with updates and information through our Cell Cast program. Your mobile phone number will be utilized strictly for use by the Cell Cast program.
Your wireless telecommunications service provider may charge you for each SMS message that you receive. You agree that you will be responsible for all charges from your wireless telecommunications service provider associated with your receipt of SMS messages from the Cell Cast program.
What We Provide to Third Parties
Except as noted, we do not provide any third party access to your personal information.
As explained above, our sponsors and advertisers and their ad servers may use cookies when you view pages on our Site. They use those cookies to collect non-personal information as a way of measuring the effectiveness of their advertising. We do not control these third parties' use of cookies or how they manage the non-personal information they gather through them. However, our sponsors and advertisers have agreed that they will not collect any personally identifiable information from our site visitors while they are on www.theprostatenet.org. If you click on an advertisement on the Site and visit a site maintained by one of our sponsors or advertisers, please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of that site. You should read the privacy policies of each site you visit to determine what information that site may be collecting about you.
Some ad servers allow you to opt out of anonymous data collection through the use of cookies. To do so, you must opt out of such data collection with each individual site. You can opt out of cookies for several ad servers by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative gateway opt-out site. At that site you can also review the privacy policies of those ad servers.
Aggregate Information
We do not collect or log aggregate information, such as general traffic, site usage and length-of-stay information of visitors to the Site.
E-mail Communications, Newsletter and Cell Cast Program
The Site provides you with the opportunity to receive communications from us or third parties. You can sign up for a free "In the Know" e-mail newsletter. You can also sign up for our Cell Cast program which provides information updates to mobile communication devices. You can unsubscribe from the newsletter and Cell Cast programs at any time.
If you sign up for the In the Know Newsletter, we will collect your email address to fulfill your request. We will not share your email address with third parties other than a service provider that mails the Newsletter for us.
E-mail communication that you send to us via the e-mail links on our site may be shared with customer service representatives, employees, medical experts or agents that are most able to address your inquiry.
We make every effort to respond in a timely fashion once communications are received. Once we have responded to your communication, it is discarded or archived, depending on the nature of the inquiry.
The e-mail functionality of the Internet and wireless communication does not provide a completely secure and confidential means of communication. It is possible that your e-mail communication may be accessed or viewed by another Internet user while in transit to us. If you wish to keep your communication private, do not use email.
You may decide at some point that you no longer wish to receive communications from our Site. To stop receiving communications, send an e-mail message to support@theprostatenet.org or send regular mail to the following postal address:
The Prostate Net, Inc.
500 Westover Dr. #13149
Sanford, NC, 27330
Access to Your Personal Information
We will provide you reasonable access to your personally identifiable information, at no cost to you, within 30 days of your access request. If we cannot provide access within the 30-day period, we will inform you of a reasonable time when we will provide access. In the unlikely event that we cannot provide you access to this information, we will explain why we cannot do so. To request access to your personally identifying information, contact us by email at support@theprostatenet.org by writing us at the following address:
The Prostate Net, Inc.
500 Westover Dr. #13149
Sanford, NC, 27330
Complaint Process
If you have a complaint or question, or if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact us via the information provided on the "Contact" page of the Site. Our contact information can be accessed by clicking the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of any page, or by sending an email message directly to support@theprostatenet.org. If your communication is through email, please indicate your reason for contacting us as well as your name and contact information.
You may also send complaints via regular mail to:
The Prostate Net, Inc.
500 Westover Dr. #13149
Sanford, NC, 27330
Non-U.S. User Privacy
If you are a user who is logging on from outside United States, the personal information you submit to the Site will be sent to and stored in servers in our U.S. headquarters in New Jersey. The personal information practices set out in this Privacy Policy apply to all of the Site’s users worldwide. As a non-profit corporation, The Prostate Net does not quaaalify to be a listed member of the Safe Harbor Program of U.S. Department of Commerce. Notwithstanding this, The Prostate Net has adopted its personal information practices to be in compliance with the Safe Harbor Program to ensure that your personal information is protected adequately. Should you want more information on the Safe Harbor principles, please visit: http://www.export.gov/index.asp
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We will occasionally update this Privacy Policy. You will see the word "updated" followed by the date next to the Privacy policy link near the bottom of all pages on the Site. If the quot;updated" date has changed since you last visited, you're encouraged to review the policy to be informed of how the Site is protecting your information.
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