We
at MedTech1, LLC / Body1, Inc. are committed to safeguarding consumer privacy
on our Web site and operate under a strict set of privacy policies:
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The
only information we obtain about any individuals visiting our Web sites
is information supplied voluntarily by those visitors (users).
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No
identifiable information provided by our users (i.e. name, email, or address)
will be disclosed to anyone unless users specifically request MedTech1,
LLC / Body1, Inc. to do so.
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Only
group statistics stripped of individual identifying information may be
shared with any partner of MedTech1, LLC / Body1, Inc.; no identifiable
individual information will be shared at any time.
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User
posts on Forums or in Ask a Doctor or other such features are voluntarily
shared with the Knee1 community and become part of the intellectual property
of MedTech1, LLC / Body1, Inc. By posting, users agree to this condition
and to assign all related copyrights to MedTech1, LLC / Body1, Inc Users
will always have the opportunity to post anonymously.
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In
cases when MedTech1, LLC / Body1, Inc may need personal information to
provide users with personalized services, or to inform them about new features
or services, visitors are asked explicitly for that information.
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We
may use " cookies " to deliver content specific to your interests, to save
your password so you don't have to re-enter it each time you visit our
site, and to deliver other personalized features. If you've set your browser
to warn you before accepting cookies, you will receive the warning message
with each cookie. You can refuse cookies by not accepting cookies or by
setting your browser not to accept cookies. You do not need to have cookies
turned on to use the MedTech1.com site, although without cookies turned
on you may not be able to take advantage of certain features.
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If
products and/or services are sold on the MedTech1.com site, Body1, Inc.
will employ strict security measures to safeguard online transactions;
personal information will stored in a secured database and always sent
via an encrypted Internet channel.
Privacy
Statement
We
respect the importance of your privacy at MedTech1.com. MedTech1.com is
a healthcare Web site devoted to new technology and treatments. We understand
that you learn about these treatments for yourself or on behalf of someone
else. Your health and your family’s health are very personal matters, and
we are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of that information.
Our privacy policy informs you of the information we collect, how we protect
it, to whom and how the information will be shared, and what type of security
measures we take.
If
you feel that this company violates its posted privacy policy, you should
contact Abby Janes by email at: #APPLICATION.DirectorMail#;
send an email to Support@MedTech1.com;
call us at 617 576-9400, or send a letter to: Support@MedTech1.com,
Body1, Inc., 125 Cambridge Park Dr, MA 02140-2314.
What
information do we collect?
We
do not automatically collect the full email address of visitors to our
site. We only obtain information when you provide it to us through a registration
process or when you post to the site. We do collect the names of the sites
that referred you to MedTech1.com, but this information is not linked to
any personal information. We collect the IP number which may be linked
to the domain names (for example Body1.com or bu.edu) of a visitor’s server.
How
do we use the collected information?
MedTech1.com
solely owns the information collected on this site. We will not sell, share,
or rent this information in any way other than what we disclose in this
statement. MedTech1.com collects information from our users at several
points on our Web site so that we can improve our Web site and determine
the number of visitors to each page.
We
aggregate this information and then analyze it to determine the number
of users per day and part of the site that they visit. Sponsors of our
site may receive aggregated information about site visitors. This information
will be stripped of identifying information. If you as a visitor leave
our Web site and link to a sponsor’s Web site, you should read the new
site’s privacy policy.
Registration
In
order to use parts of this Web site, a user must first complete the registration
form. During registration a user must to give his or her contact information
(such as name and email address). We only use this information to contact
the user about services for which they have expressed an interest. The
user may have the opportunity to provide demographic information (such
as gender), but we encourage the user to provide this
information in order to provide a more personalized site experience.
Order
We
currently have no plans for commerce on this site but should we change
this policy, we will follow the following procedure. We request information
from the user on our order form. On the form a user must provide contact
information (such as name and shipping address) and financial information
(such as credit-card number and expiration date). We use this information
for billing purposes and to fill customers’ orders. If we have trouble
processing an order, this contact information helps us to get in touch
with the user.
Cookies
A
cookie is a piece of data stored on the user’s hard drive containing user
information. Usage of a cookie in no way links any personally identifiable
information of a site visitor. Once the user closes his or her browser,
the cookie simply terminates unless the user has specifically opted to
have his or her password saved. For instance, by setting a cookie on our
site, the user would not have to log in a password more than once, thereby
saving time when on our site. If a user rejects the cookie, he or she may
still use our site; however, that user will be limited in some areas of
our site. For example, the user may not be able to participate in “contact
a congress” and “forums” (chat groups). Cookies also enables us to track
and target the interests of our users to enhance their site experience.
Some
of our business partners use cookies on our site (for example, advertisers
or advertisement banners). However, we have no access to or control over
these cookies.
Log
files
We
use IP addresses to analyze trends, administer the site, track users' movement,
and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses
are not linked to personally identifiable information.
Sharing
We
will share aggregated demographic information with our sponsors, partners,
and advertisers. This information is not linked to any personal information
that can identify any individual person.
If
we partner with another party to provide specific services, i.e. purchase
of products or books, newsletter subscriptions or requests for more information.
When the user signs up for these services, we will only share names, or
other contact information that the third party needs to provide these services.
These
parties cannot use personally identifiable information except for the purpose
of providing these services.
Links
This
Web site contains links to other sites. Please understand that MedTech1.com
is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage
our users to know 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.
Newsletter
If
a user wishes to subscribe to our newsletter, we ask for contact information
such as name and email address.
Surveys
& contests
Occasionally,
our site requests information from users via surveys, polls, or contests.
Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and
the user therefore has a choice whether to disclose this information. Information
requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address),
and demographic information (such as zip code and age level). We use contact
information to notify the winners and award prizes. We use survey information
to monitor or improve the use and satisfaction of this site.
Tell-a-friend
If
a user elects to use our referral service to inform a friend about our
site, we ask them for the friend’s name and email address. MedTech1.com
automatically sends the friend a one-time email invitation to the site.
MedTech1.com stores this information for the sole purpose of sending this
one-time email. The friend may contact MedTech1.com at MedTech1.com to
request the removal of this information from his or her database.
Security
This
Web site takes every precaution to protect our users¹ information.
When users submit sensitive information via the website, we protect your
information both online and off-line.
When
our registration form asks a user, or if the user volunteers, to provide
sensitive information in the forums section (chat areas) we store this
information in a secure manner. A user may opt not to have his or her name
or email displayed during a chat or "ask a doctor" session, but we will
ask a user to register to participate.
In
our offices, we restrict all of our users¹ information, not just the
sensitive information mentioned above. We only grant access to employees
who need the personally identifiable information to perform a specific
job (for example, our billing clerk or a customer service representative).
Our employees must use password-protected screen-savers when they leave
their desk. When they return, they must re-enter their password to regain
access to the user¹s information. Furthermore, we keep ALL employees
up-to-date on our security and privacy practices. Every quarter, as well
as any time new policies are added, we notify and/or remind them about
the importance we place on privacy, and what they can do to ensure the
protection of our customers¹ information.
If
you have any questions about the security at our Web site, you can send
an email to Support@MedTech1.com.
Supplementation
of Information
We
currently have no plans for commerce on this site but should if we change
this policy we will follow the following procedure. In order for this
Web site to properly fulfill its obligation to our customers, we must supplement
the information we receive with information from third- party sources.
Special
Offers
We
send all new members a welcome email to verify password and username. Established
members will occasionally receive information on products, services, special
events, and a newsletter. Out of respect for the privacy of our users,
we present the option to decline these types of communications.
Site
and Service Updates
We
also send the user site and service-announcement updates. Members cannot
unsubscribe from service announcements, which contain important information
about the service. We communicate with the user to provide requested services
regarding issues relating to their account via email or phone.
Correction/Updating
Personal Information:
If
a user’s personally identifiable information changes (such as his or her
zip code), or if a user no longer desires our service, we will endeavor
to provide a way to correct, update, or remove that user’s provided personal
data. This adjustment can usually be done at the member information page.
Otherwise, email us at Support@MedTech1.com,
call 617-576-9400, or send a letter to: Support@MedTech1.com,
Body1, Inc., 125 Cambridge Park Dr, MA 02140-2314.
Choice/Opt-out
When
we ask for information, we give our users the opportunity to “opt-out”
of having their information used for purposes not directly related to our
site. For example, our order form has an “opt-out” mechanism so users register
with us; however, they can decline any marketing material or newsletter
updates and restrict their email address from our lists.
Users
who no longer wish to receive our newsletter or our partner’s promotional
materials may opt-out of receiving these communications by replying to
unsubscribe in the subject line of the email or they can email us at Support@MedTech1.com.
Notification
of Changes
If
we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on our
homepage so our users always know what information we collect, how we use
it, and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. If at any point
we decide to use personally identifiable information in a manner different
from that stated at the time it was collected, we would notify users by
email. Users have a choice as to whether we use their information in this
different manner. We will use information in accordance with the privacy
policy with which we collected the information.
Teen
Guidelines
We
may design some sections of MedTech1.com specifically for use by teens
under the age of 18. Contact information such as their names, email addresses,
and demographic information, such as their ZIP codes or ages, may be requested
in those sections. In such cases, we will notify teens to obtain permission
from their parents before providing such information.
MedTech1.com
does not disclose personally identifiable information about users under
18, regardless of whether an approval is obtained. Information about users
under the age of 18 may be shared with third parties on an aggregate basis.
Parents and those permitting minors who use the MedTech1.com Web site should
be aware that any information voluntarily given by teens in chat sessions,
email exchanges, forums, etc., may be used by third parties to generate
unsolicited mail or other contact with children.
Children’s
Policy
We
are committed to protecting the privacy of children. You should be aware
that this site is not intended or designed to attract children under the
age of 13. We do not collect personally identifiable information from any
person we actually know is a child under the age of 13.
If
there are any questions, Please contact us:
MedTech1,
LLC / Body1, Inc.
125
Cambridge Park Drive
Cambridge,
MA 02140
http://www.MedTech1.com
http://www.Body1.com
Tel:
(617) 576-9400
Fax:
(617) 576-9430
If
you ever feel uncertain about whether this site is strictly adhering to
the privacy policies described here, please notify us by e-mail:
support@MedTech1.com.
We will make every reasonable effort to find and correct the problem promptly.