Drexel
University College of Medicine Online Privacy Statement
Last Updated
December 27, 2004
Drexel
University College of Medicine is committed to protecting the privacy
of visitors to our Web site. The following Online Privacy Statement describes
information we collect when you visit this site, and how we use this information.
Please read this Privacy Statement carefully so that you understand our
privacy practices. This Online Privacy Statement applies only to information
collected by Drexel University College of Medicine through its Web site.
This site also includes links to Web sites hosted by third parties. When
you access an external Web site, use of any information you provide will
be governed by the privacy policy of the site you are visiting.
Use of Personal Information
Drexel University College of Medicine does not collect personal information
from a site visitor unless the visitor voluntarily provides such information
after being informed about the potential use of the information.
Personal information collected on visitors may include name, address,
telephone number, e-mail address, credit card number, internet protocol
address, and other identifying information. This information will be used
to process course registration, maintain CME records and maintain documentation
of your CME activities in compliance with the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Drexel University College of Medicine
may also use e-mail addresses to forward notices about upcoming CME events
sponsored by Drexel University College of Medicine or affiliated entities.
Site visitors who do not wish to receive such e-mails from Drexel University
College of Medicine may opt out at any time.
In addition to the above, Drexel University College of Medicine may use
your personal information collected via the Web site for the following
purposes:
- Respond to your inquiries.
- Forward requested information.
- Invite and manage your participation in CME surveys.
- Ensure the Drexel University College of Medicine site is relevant
to your needs.
Information Provided to External Organizations
Drexel University College of Medicine may occasionally hire other companies
to provide limited services on our behalf, including, but not limited
to, marketing and mailing services, and processing event registration.
These companies will be provided with only the information needed to deliver
the service. They are prohibited from using that information for any other
purpose.
Third Party Disclosure of Personal Information
If required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action
is necessary Drexel University College of Medicine may disclose your personal
information to: (a) conform to legal requirements or comply with legal
process served on Drexel University College of Medicine, (b) protect and
defend the rights or property of Drexel University College of Medicine,
(c) enforce or apply the terms of any of our user agreements or (d) protect
the personal safety of Drexel University College of Medicine personnel
or members of the public in urgent circumstances.
Cookies
A cookie is a small file stored on the site user's computer or Web server
and is used to aid Web page navigation. Two types of cookies are commonly
used. A session cookie is a temporary file created when a Web site is
accessed and terminates when the Web browser is closed. A persistent cookie
is a permanent file and must be deleted manually. Cookies referred to
in the context of this Privacy Statement are persistent cookies. A cookie
function may be used on the site to track visitor preferences, determine
which site features and services are most important and guide editorial
direction. The cookie enables the user to access certain restricted areas
of the site. Users who do not want the functionality created by the cookie
will have the option to disable the cookie, either by indicating, when
prompted, they do not want a cookie created or by disabling the cookie
function on their browser. Individuals should be able to opt out of cookie
functions that permit tracking of personal information at any time.
Legal Statement
The materials and information found on this Web site are the sole property
of Drexel University College of Medicine and are to be used for personal,
non-commercial, informational, and educational purposes only. Except for
files that can be downloaded from the site, none of the content of this
Web site may be reproduced, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,
translated into any language, retransmitted in any form or by any means
(electronic, mechanical, photocopied, recorded, or otherwise), sold, or
distributed without the express written consent of Drexel University College
of Medicine.
Disclaimer
This site is for educational purposes. The medical information provided
here is intended for use by physicians in the United States and is not
to take the place of medical advice when viewed by patients. Although
the information provided may assist you with questions to pursue with
your healthcare provider, this information is not intended as a substitute
for professional care.
Updates to Online Privacy Policy
As our services and products are updated the Online Privacy Statement
may change as well. Drexel University College of Medicine reserves the
right to amend the Online Privacy Statement. We will post notice that
this Statement has been amended by revising the “last updated” date at
the top of the privacy statement.
Procedure
to Update User Information
If you are a registered user of the Drexel University College of Medicine
Web site, or subscriber to Drexel University College of Medicine publications
you may review, update and correct your information by using your user
name and password or by contacting Drexel University College of Medicine
at time@drexel.edu.