Central Maine Web "Privacy Policy"
Central Maine Web
is committed
to respecting and protecting your privacy as a visitor to our Web site
at http://centralmaineweb.com. We take the issue
of privacy very seriously and value the trust you place in us each time you use our services and access this
Web site. This
Privacy Statement describes the practices and policies we have put into
place to safeguard your personal information
that may be gathered and used as you visit our Web site.
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
The policy may
change from time to time so please check back periodically. If you have
any questions about our privacy policies, we encourage you to contact
us using any of the methods outlined at the end of our Privacy Statement.
Who
Is Collecting the Information?
Central Maine Web is collecting information on this Web site as outlined in this privacy statement.
What
Information Do We Collect?
Automatic
Collection of Information:
If you do nothing
during your visit but browse through the web site or download information,
our system will automatically gather and store certain information about
your visit. This information does not identify you personally and is
used in an aggregate way to help us improve our web site and tell us
the number of visitors to our site each day.
Our Web server
automatically collects and records the following information:- The visitor's domain name, but not the e-mail address
- The visitor's IP address
- Aggregate information on what pages are accessed
- The name and release number of web browser software used
- The operating system used
- Date and time you access our site
- The address of the Web site that linked to us (referrer URL)
Permission-based
Collection of Information:
At different places
on our site depending upon the feature you use, you may be asked to
volunteer personal information such as your name,
email, mailing address, telephone number, etc .
The following information is collected with your permission at this Web site:- The e-mail addresses of those who subscribe to our newsletter
- The names and e-mail addresses of those who subscribe to our newsletter
- The names and e-mail addresses of those who use a feedback form
- User-specific information on what pages a registered visitor accesses
- The e-mail addresses of those who post messages to our bulletin board
- The e-mail addresses of those who communicate with us via e-mail
- The e-mail addresses of those who make postings to our chat areas
How
Do We Use the Information We Collect?
The information
we gather automatically and with your permission during your visit to
our Web site is used in the following ways:
- Monitor, review, measure, and analyze Web site utilization
- Modify and enhance the Web site
- Improve the content and design of our Web site
- Determine the need for new programs and services
- Respond to your requests
- Customize the content and/or layout of our page for each individual visitor
- Monitor and improve our customer service efforts
- Study general usage habits and demographic information for our own marketing research purposes
- Notify visitors about updates to our Web site
With
Whom Will the Information Be Shared?
The personally
identifiable information gathered during your visit to this Web site
is not shared with any organization for any purpose. We do not rent, sell, exchange or in some way provide personally identifiable information
to any third-party organization.
Access
and Correction of Personal Information
Opt-out of Transfer of Information
Individuals may
notify us that they wish to opt-out and prevent the transfer of their
personally identifiable information by:
- Sending us e-mail to that effect at: ken@centralmaineweb.com
- Calling us by telephone at: 207-872-2368
- Writing to us at the contact address
- Visiting the following URL: http://centralmaineweb.com/contact.html
Review of Personal Information
Site visitors may
not access information we have collected and maintain about them
How to Access and Correct Personal Information
Consumers can access and request correction to this information by:
- Sending us e-mail to that effect at: ken@centralmaineweb.com
- Calling us by telephone at: 207-872-2368
- Writing to us at the contact address
Additional
Use of Personal Information
Requesting No E-mail
Communication
You may receive
e-mail messages from us about Web related topics that may be of interest
to you, eCommerce and Web site-related news, upcoming events, special promotions,
and other relevant information. If you do not wish
to receive such email messages, please let us know by the following means:
- Sending us e-mail to that effect at: ken@centralmaineweb.com
Requesting No Postal
Mailings
You may receive
periodic mailings from us with information on new products and services
or upcoming events. If you do not wish
to receive such mailings, please let us know by the following means:
- Sending us e-mail to that effect at: ken@centralmaineweb.com
Requesting No E-mail
Communication
Persons who supply us with their telephone numbers on-line
may receive calls from us regarding response to their information requests, orders they have placed on-line,
or information regarding new products and services or upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive telephone
calls, please let us know by:
- Sending us e-mail to that effect at: ken@centralmaineweb.com
Our
Use of Cookies
Many Web sites
now use "cookies" to provide useful features to their visitors
by providing customizable and personalized services.
A cookie is a small
amount of data that is sent to your browser from a web server and stored
on your computer's hard drive. For example, a Web site may use cookies
to store and sometimes track information about you, your preferences,
or the pages you last visited.
Your browser software
can be set to reject all cookies, or to ask you if you would like to
accept or decline a cookie from a particular site before it is set.
Most browsers offer instructions on how to reset the browser to reject
cookies in the Help section of the toolbar. You should know, however,
that if you reject a cookie, certain functions and conveniences of a
site may not work properly.
We use cookies
on our Web site for the following purposes:
- Store and sometimes track visitor preferences
- Record session information, such as items that consumers add to their shopping cart.
- Record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit
- To record past activity at a site in order to provide better service when visitors return to our site
Registration
for Access
Some Web sites
require you to provide some personal information through a registration
process in order to take advantage of certain Web site features and
to access content areas. For example, a registration form might request
your name, telephone number and e-mail address. You might also be asked
to voluntarily provide a list of health topics that you are interested
in so your Web site experience
Visitors can
use this entire Web site anonymously, without registration.
Our
Children's Privacy Policy
We are especially
concerned about protecting children's privacy. We hope parents and teachers
are involved in children's Internet explorations. It is particularly
important for parents to guide their children when children are asked
to provide personal information on line.
Our site does
not feature information and services of interest to children 13 and
under
Interactive
Services and Tools
Interactive services
tools such as health risk assessments, health-related calculators, and
other technology-based features provide Web site users with a richer
and more valuable experience. The tools can provide you with information
that is customized according to your personal health background and
needs.
Some interactive
tools may request identifying personal and health-related information
in order to function. It is important for you to know how your information
will be used when it is requested, for what purposes it may also be
used, and if it will be shared with any other party.
This site does
not use interactive tools that ask you for identifying and health-related
personal information.
Security
of Communications
We recognize that
many people are concerned about the privacy and protection of information
as it is transmitted over the Internet. You should keep in mind that
the possibility exists for unauthorized individuals to intercept any
email message you send over the Internet. In some cases, information
can be encrypted (scrambled or encoded) to make it very difficult to
read if it is intercepted during communication. Certain technology and
practices allow Web sites to provide an increased level of security
for your personal and health-related information when appropriate.
We use the following
practices on our Web site to enhance the level of security for communication
and the transmission of personal information:
- We have taken reasonable steps to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of personally identifiable information that you may provide.
- We use e-mail forms to allow our customers to ask questions about our services and programs. These are hosted on a secure server to encrypt the transmission of your information.
- We are not responsible for the privacy of e-mail messages except those stored in our system.
- We have appropriate security measures in place in our physical facilities to protect against the loss, misuse, or alteration of information that we have collected from you at our site
E-Commerce,
On-line Donations, and Online Shopping
Purchasing items
or making donations over the Internet usually requires you to provide
your personal identifying information and credit card information on
a Web site. Many people have become accustomed to on-line commerce as
a time-saving and useful convenience. There are a number of practices
that can make providing your sensitive credit card information more
secure and therefore make you feel more comfortable about doing so.
We do process
credit card payments for donations, merchandise, or services on our
Web site. We have the following e-commerce practices:
- When processing your credit card payment, we will ask for the card type, number, expiration date, and your card's billing address.
- We will transmit credit card numbers in an encrypted format using industry-standard, SSL (secure socket layer) encryption.
- When a credit card transaction is completed, we will discard your credit card number on the Internet server
- When this service is offered on this site and you purchase nonprescription products and services from us, such as ordering flowers for delivery to a local hospital, we will request that you provide your name, e-mail address, credit card number and expiration date, phone number and billing and shipping addresses.
- We will keep this information in the strictest confidence and will make every effort to maintain the privacy and security of the information at all times.
Advertising
Servers
On-line advertising,
such as banner ads, has become commonplace on many Web sites. Certain
Web sites have developed relationships with third-party advertising
servers to display these advertisements on their sites. By clicking
on one of these banner ads, you will be taken to another site with different
privacy policies. These third party ad servers may also use cookies
to collect non-personal information on your preferences and interests
via the advertisement you decide to view.
At this time,
we do not partner with or have special relationships with any advertising
server companies.
Links
to Other Sites
Web sites often
provide a number of links that offer direct access to other useful or
interesting web sites holding potential value to site visitors. Inclusion
of the other sites by links does not imply any endorsement of the material
or information on the other sites. Users are encouraged to review the
privacy policy of each linked site before sharing personal and health-related
information.
This site includes
links to non-affiliated external Web sites. We have the following practices:
- We encourage users to review the privacy policy of each linked site, as we cannot be responsible for the privacy practices of other sites.
Changes
in Our Privacy Policy
From time to time,
we may use customer information for new, unanticipated uses not previously
disclosed in our privacy notice. If our information practices change
at some time in the future, we have the following practices:
- We will post the policy changes to our Web site to notify you of these changes and provide you with the ability to opt out of these new uses. If you are concerned about how your information is used, you should check back at our Web site periodically.
Preference for
Future Use of Information
You may prevent
your information from being used for purposes other than those for
which it was originally collected by:
- Sending us e-mail to that effect at: ken@centralmaineweb.com
- Calling us by telephone at: 207-872-2368
Web
Site Contact Information
If you have questions
about our privacy policy, or feel that this site is not following its
stated information policy, please contact us.
Central Maine Web
66 Wyman Bog Rd
Winslow, Me. 04901
Contact: Kenneth LaVoie E-mail: ken@centralmaineweb.com Telephone: 207-872-2368
Modification
Date
This privacy statement
was last modified on August 15, 2004.
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