Updated: September 30, 2004
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NOAH: Privacy Policy and Disclaimer Updated: September 30, 2004 |
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INTRODUCTION New York Online Access to Health (www.noah-health.org) is strongly committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of its online patrons. We believe that maintaining privacy on the Web is very important, and that informing our visitors about the types of information we collect and how we use it is crucial. TYPES OF INFORMATION COLLECTED New York Online Access to Health does not collect any personal information about individuals-such as names and postal or e-mail addresses-except when such information is voluntarily and explicitly provided to us by way of the feedback form. The New York Online Access to Health web site does collect some anonymous "non-personally identifiable" aggregate information about visitors automatically when pages on our web site are requested through a browser. This information is used for statistical purposes and to help us monitor how guests navigate our site, allowing us to tailor our services for the majority of visitors. Non-personally identifiable information may refer to information about our visitors' browsers (e.g., Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer), operating systems (e.g., Windows or Macintosh), Internet Service Providers (e.g., AOL or NET.COM,) and other similar information. The New York Online Access to Health Web site may collect IP addresses as a component of the non-personally identifiable aggregate information. An IP address is a number assigned to your computer when you're on the Internet. This information is used only for non-user-specific purposes such as determining how many users visited a specific area of our site. Such information could, if necessary, be used to identify a particular computer in order to comply with security issues. LINKS TO OTHER SITES Users will find content on the New York Online Access to Health site that links to the sites and services of our partners, sponsors, health information providers or other third parties. In some cases, these links represent cooperative projects or are established with persons or entities that have a significant connection to, or relationship with, our site. Although every effort is made to ensure that any referrals are to reputable and relevant sources, New York Online Access to Health does not control the content or links that appear on these sites. In addition, these sites or services, including their content and links, may be constantly changing. These sites and services may have their own privacy policies and customer service policies, or no policy at all. To ensure your confidentiality, you are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any sites linked to by New York Online Access to Health. POLICY CHANGES Occasional changes may be made to this document as new services and content are added to our site or to reflect changes in New York Online Access to Health policies. Visitors to this web site are encouraged to check this document periodically to stay informed of current privacy guidelines. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS By using any of The New York Online Access to Health website, you signify your acceptance of our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our sites. Your continued use of any New York Online Access to Health site following the posting of changes to these terms will indicate your acceptance of those changes. CONTACT INFORMATION New York Online Access to Health The New York Academy of Medicine 1216 Fifth Ave. New York, New York 10029 webmaster@noah-health.org DISCLAIMER: NOAH is an information guide only and cannot answer personal health-related or research questions. NOAH's information has been culled from a variety of consumer health resources; it is offered to you with the understanding that it not be interpreted as medical or professional advice. All medical information needs to be carefully reviewed with your health care provider. If you have queries or comments of a technical nature, please visit our feedback page |
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 DISCLAIMER: NOAH is an information guide only and cannot answer persoanl health-related or research questions. NOAH's information has been culled from a variey of consumer health resources; it is offered to you with the understanding that it not be interpreted as medical or proffessional advice. All medical information needs to be carefully reviewed with your health care provider. |
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