Antimicrobe.org Privacy Statement

Information Collection and Use

Information Collection

          www.antimicrobe.org is the sole owner of the information collected on www.antimicrobe.org.  www.antimicrobe.org collects information from our users at several different points on our Web site.

 Registration

           In order to use this Web site, a user must first complete the registration form.  During registration a user supplies contact information (such as name and email address).  It is optional for the user to provide demographic information, and unique identifiers (such as username and password), but encouraged so we can provide a more personalized experience on our site. 

 We request information from our user on our order form.  A user must provide contact information (such as name, email and address). 

Information Use

Profile

          We store information that we collect through cookies, log files, clear gifs, and/or third parties to create a profile of our users.  A profile is stored information that we keep on individual users.  We do not share your profile with other third parties. 

 Cookies

           A cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s computer tied to information about the user.  We use both session ID cookies and persistent cookies.  For the session ID cookie, once users close the browser, the cookie simply terminates.  A persistent cookie is a small text file stored on the user’s hard drive for an extended period of time.  Persistent cookies can be removed by following internet browser help file directions. 

          By setting a cookie on our site, users would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time while on our site.  If users reject the cookie, they may still use our site. 

 Log Files

           Like most standard Web site servers we use log files.  This includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks to analyze trends and administer the site.  IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information.  IP addresses are tied to personally identifiable information to enable our Web-based service. 

 Customer Service

           We communicate with users on a regular basis to provide requested services and in regards to issues relating to their medical interests. 

Sharing

 Legal Disclaimer

           Though we make every effort to preserve user privacy, we may need to disclose personal information when required by law wherein we have a good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a current judicial proceeding, a court order or legal process served on our Web site.

Business Transitions

          In the event www.antimicrobe.org goes through a business transition, such as being acquired by another company or selling a portion of its assets, users’ personal information will, in most instances, be part of the assets transferred.

Links

          This Web site contains links to other sites.  Please be aware that we, www.antimicrobe.org, are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites.  We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information.  This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by this Web site.

Security

          This Web site takes every precaution to protect our users’ information.  When users submit sensitive information via the Web site, their information is protected both online and off-line.

          If users have any questions about the security at our Web site, users can send an email to security@Antimicrobe.org.

Notification of Changes

          If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes to this privacy statement, the homepage, and other places we deem appropriate so our users are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it.

          If, however, we are going to use users’ personally identifiable information in a manner different from that stated at the time of collection we will notify users by posting a notice on our Web site for 30 days.

Contact Information

          If users have any questions or suggestions regarding our privacy policy, please contact us at: