Privacy Policy
OphthalmologyWeb is committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information
we collect about you to provide you with personalized information, services and
tools. We will not disclose individually identifiable information to any third party
without first receiving that user's permission. Please read on for more details
about our privacy policy.
Optional Registration
OphthalmologyWeb does not require customers to register. Non-registered users may
access all information presented on OphthalmologyWeb, however registration does
allow customers to personalize and save information and access to special features.
The personal information shared with OphthalmologyWeb can be used to help tailor
the content we provide on OphthalmologyWeb. Additonally, OphthalmologyWeb may on
occasion notify registered users regarding promotions, special offers, updated information,
and special features.
Opt-out
If you sign up for our newsletters and/or services and later change your mind, an
unsubscribe option will always be available in our e-mail newsletter and posted
on our web site.
Cookies
OphthalmologyWeb uses cookies to deliver a better and more personalized service.
This cookie is set when you register. This cookie allows the user to easily retrieve
saved information and to access personalized information.
IP Addresses
OphthalmologyWeb collects IP addresses for the purposes of system administration,
to report aggregate information to our advertisers and to audit the use of our site.
When guests request pages from OphthalmologyWeb sites, our servers log the guests'
IP addresses. We do not normally link IP addresses to anything personally identifiable,
which means that a user's session will be logged, but the user remains anonymous
to us.
E-mail Newsletters
OphthalmologyWeb offers free electronic newsletters to users. OphthalmologyWeb gathers
the e-mail addresses of users who voluntarily subscribe. Users may remove themselves
from this mailing list by replying to a newsletter and typing unsubscribe in the
subject box. Users can also subscribe to the various medical e-mail newsletters
at the time of registration. OphthalmologyWeb delivers newsletters, marketing and
product offerings via e-mail to only registered recipients. The e-mail tracking
system recognizes the URL that was clicked, and records some information about you
and your computer, such as the e-mail address that you provided to us, the browser,
operating system and IP address.
Protecting Your Personal Information
Your personal information can be password protected. Users should take appropriate
measures to protect the secrecy of their password.
OphthalmologyWeb may disclose User information if required by law, or if OphthalmologyWeb
believes that disclosure is necessary to comply with the law or with legal process
served on OphthalmologyWeb or protect and defend the rights or property of OphthalmologyWeb
or to act in an emergency to protect someone's safety.
OphthalmologyWeb may share aggregate data about our users with business partners,
advertisers or sponsors. For example, we will say the OphthalmologyWeb audience
is x percent females and y percent males. But our motivation in doing so is to deliver
better content and services to you. OphthalmologyWeb may carefully select third
parties to send Users information regarding their products or services unless the
User has opted-out as described above.
Contests and Sweepstakes
OphthalmologyWeb offers contests and sweepstakes in which we request certain personal
information. At a minimum, the required information includes name and e-mail address;
in some cases, the user must answer mandatory survey questions about a range of
other personal data. The information gathered in this manner is used to verify the
entrant's identity, to send the entrant an e-mail notification that their entry
has been received, and to contact winners and/or prize recipients. OphthalmologyWeb
may divulge this information to a third party, provided the user gives express consent.
Conditions which OphthalmologyWeb will disclose this information are when a user
may expressly choose to receive additional information from the contest sponsor,
in which case the user's personally identifiable information is divulged to the
advertiser. All information about each contest is clearly posted during the event.
All contests and sweepstakes are conducted in full accordance with laws of the United
States of America.
Privacy Policy for Children
OphthalmologyWeb is for professionals and usage by children is not intended. The
safety of children is very important to us. Children (under age 16) should always
ask parents for permission before sending personal information to OphthalmologyWeb,
or to anyone online.
Links to Other Sites
When you are on OphthalmologyWeb you could be directed to other sites that are beyond
our control. There are links to other sites from OphthalmologyWeb pages that take
you outside our service. These other sites may send their own cookies to users,
collect data or solicit personal information. While OphthalmologyWeb strives to
protect its users' personal information and privacy, we cannot guarantee the security
of any information you disclose online. OphthalmologyWeb's policy does not extend
to anything that is inherent in the operation of the Internet, and therefore beyond
OphthalmologyWeb's control, and is not to be applied in any manner contrary to applicable
law or governmental regulation.
Other
If you are sharing a computer, others can access your saved information. Another
person sharing a computer can set up their own account by simply going to custom
settings
If you have questions or concerns regarding this privacy statement or other OphthalmologyWeb
policies, please contactthe company by e-mail at info@OphthalmologyWeb.com or use the
OphthalmologyWeb online form.
Please see the
disclaimer
for additional related information.