We have adopted the following policies to safeguard those visiting the Collaborative Ependymoma Research Network (“CERN”) website (the “Site”). By using the Site, you consent to our collection and use of your identifying and non-identifying information as described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy only governs our use and disclosure of information collected through this Site.
Collection, Use and Disclosure of Information
CERN tracks visitors to the site and collects only generalized information including, without limitation, the number of visits, most popular pages, time spent on the site, domain names, countries of origin, and downloads. This information (“Non-Personal Information”) does not identify you personally. We use this Non-Personal Information in order to monitor the Site’s effectiveness and maximize the utility of the Site. Additionally, some pages throughout the Site enable visitors to submit specific information by a form, e-mail, or other means.
Information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and other identifying information (“Personal Information”). will only be used by CERN to respond to inquiries, or as part of the Ependymoma Outcomes Project, events or services. If you have submitted Personal Information to CERN and would like it removed, please contact us at administrator@cern-foundation.org. We will use reasonable efforts to comply with your request.
CERN reserves the right to retain electronic communications sent by visitors. Information supplied to CERN through the site, including (but not limited to) feedback, answers, questions, comments, suggestions, ideas, message board postings, or the like, will not be treated as proprietary or as confidential and CERN assumes no obligation to protect such information from disclosure. Further, the submission of such information to CERN shall not restrict the purchase, manufacture or use of similar products, services, plans and ideas by CERN for any purpose whatever. CERN will be free to reproduce, use, disclose and distribute the information to others without restriction.
We may use third party service providers and suppliers to facilitate the Site and services we provide, and they may have access to Personal Information. We may buy or sell business assets or be acquired by, or acquire, other organizations. In such transactions, Personal Information is generally one of the transferred business assets. In addition, in the event we merge or consolidate with another institution, Personal Information may be transferred to the successor entity. We may also disclose Personal Information to other affiliated institutions and/or if we are required to do so by law.
Spamming
CERN does not endorse, nor does it participate in the practice of "spamming" (sending of unsolicited promotional e-mail). If you believe you have received such a message contact administrator@CERN-foundation.org.
Use of Cookies
The use of cookies enables us to enhance your visit to the Site. Cookies are alphanumeric identifiers that are transferred to your computer’s hard drive through your web browser. The “help” portion of the toolbar of most browsers usually tells how to prevent the browser from accepting cookies, but refusing cookies may limit your ability to use some features of the Site. Cookies enable us to recognize your browser and provide features tailored to your needs. We may use information form cookies for purposes of planning and tracking, as well as assessing the technical function of the Site. We may also use cookies to track information about which pages you visit within the Site to help us gauge the effectiveness of the Site and its content.
Linking
CERN may provide links to certain other World Wide Web Sites not under the www.CERN-foundation.org domain or under CERN’s control. CERN has done so only for the convenience of Web users, and is not responsible for the content of other sites. CERN does not endorse, warrant or guarantee the products or services described or offered in these other sites. Your use of such linked sites is subject to the privacy policies of the providers of such linked sites. We encourage you to be aware of when you leave our Site and to read the privacy statements of each web site that collects Personal Information.
Children and Parents
We do not offer or provide products and services for children. If you are under 18, you may not use the Site. We do not intend to collect Personal Information from children. If your child has submitted Personal Information and you desire such information to be removed, you may contact us at administrator@cern-foundation.org and we will promptly remove such information and shall not use such information or include it in our database. Users under the age of 18 and their parent or guardians are advised that any Personal Information voluntarily entered by children may be available until we become aware that a user is under the age of 18 and have had a reasonable opportunity to remove the information from the Site.
Review and Update of Your Information
You may review the Personal Information you entered in your profile by logging into the Site. You may make changes to the Personal Information you have submitted at any time through the Site. You may contact us at administrator@cern-foundation.org if you have any questions regarding your Personal Information.
Changes to the Privacy Policy
We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we do make a change, we will post the revised privacy Policy on this Site. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Questions, comments or complaints about our privacy Policy or privacy practices should be sent to us at administrator@cern-foundation.org.