Privacy StatementThe Science Advisory Board respects the privacy of all of its members. This Privacy Statement details the type of information The Science Advisory Board collects and describes how we use this information. This statement also explains how you can verify the accuracy of the data in your personal Profile and how you can update this profile.This privacy policy is based upon industry guidelines and standards as well as local, national, and international laws and requirements. It is designed to comply with the safe harbor created by the U.S. Department of Commerce and approved by the European Union as compliant with the European Commission's Directive on Data Protection. This privacy policy should be interpreted as necessary to ensure compliance with the safe harbor. Information Collected and How It Is Used What We Collect The Science Advisory Board's primary goal in requesting your personal information is to be able to invite you to participate in studies that match your expertise and experience and to direct you to specific Web site features that may be of interest to you. A) Personal Information In order to join The Science Advisory Board we will need to collect information identifying who you are, your e-mail address and your mailing address. Additionally, you will be asked to provide details regarding the type of research or work you to do and identify the tools and techniques you use. If you opt not to provide your personal information, you can still access some of our Web site content; however, you will not be able to view specialized content or participate in studies or featured events. B) Aggregate and Statistical Data The Science Advisory Board may collect certain aggregate data referred to as Web log information (such as your Web browser, operating system, pages visited, etc.) and use cookies when you visit our site. For example, when you visit our Web site, our Web server will automatically recognize some non-personal information, including but not limited to the date and time you visited our site, the pages you visited, the referrer (i.e., the Website you came from), the type of browser you are using (e.g. Netscape, Internet Explorer), the type of operating system you are using (e.g., Windows '95 or Mac OS), and the domain name and address of your Internet service provider (e.g., Comcast, AOL). However, neither the Web log information nor the cookies collects any personal information such as your name or e-mail address, and in no way are used to identify our users. How We Use It A) Personal Information Personal information received from you online will only be used by The Science Advisory Board to deliver to you the interactive studies or special events to which you have been invited or are otherwise eligible to participate and to inform you of other studies or special events in which you may participate. Your participation in all studies sponsored by The Science Advisory Board is completely confidential, and we will NEVER release your personal information to a third party. Results will be reported only in aggregate and no personally identifying information will be released. Additionally, we may respond to your comments or requests for information or we may contact you if needed in the course of processing or shipping prizes or products from our Rewards catalog. We also use personal information about you to improve our content and product offerings and to statistically analyze site usage. We may also use data in your Profile to deliver information to you that, in some cases, is targeted to your interests, especially to promote new services. We believe these uses allow us to improve our site and better tailor it to meet our members’ needs. The Science Advisory Board does not collect personal information automatically, but we may combine non-personal information collected automatically (e.g., through Web log data) with your previously submitted personal information. B) Aggregate and Statistical Data The Science Advisory Board uses Web log information (such as your Web browser, operating system, pages visited, etc.) to help us improve our Web site design and functionality, to identify popular features, and for other managerial purposes. In addition, Web logs may be used—if necessary—to help identify any person attempting to break into or damage our Web site. We may share Web log information with law enforcement agencies if we believe that we have evidence of a violation of computer security or related laws. DATA SHARING AND TRANSFER How We May Share Information The Science Advisory Board will not share, trade or sell personal information of our members for use by third party without your express consent. In these cases, the sponsoring company is clearly identified. However, aggregated and statistical data from our visitors may be shared with our partners. This data is stripped of any personal identifiers. The Science Advisory Board also reserves the right to share information in response to duly authorized requests of governmental authorities or where required by law. Data Transfers Your personal information will generally be stored in our The Science Advisory Board databases, which are located in the Eastern United States. The Science Advisory Board's data protection standards are uniform, regardless of where your personal information is stored. The Science Advisory Board adheres to U.S. Department of Commerce European Union Safe Harbor principles. If you feel that we may have violated Safe Harbor privacy principles, you may contact The Science Advisory Board] or the U.S. Federal Trade Commission with your complaint. COOKIES Cookies enable us make your visit to The Science Advisory Board Web site more enjoyable and pleasant. Cookies are text information files that your Web browser places on your computer when you visit a Web site. The Science Advisory Board may use such cookie technology to obtain non-personal information from you as an online visitor. As an example, this might entail recognizing several Web page requests coming from the same computer and therefore the same visitor. Most browsers accept cookies automatically, but can be configured not to accept them or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. YOU CAN CHOOSE TO BE CONTACTED OR NOT The Science Advisory Board allows you to choose to receive or stop receiving communications from us. If you would like to be removed from The Science Advisory Board programs you enrolled in or prevent further use of your personal information, you may do so by contacting our Membership Coordinator at questions@scienceboard.net . DATA SECURITY The Science Advisory Board is committed to ensuring that the data you provide us is secure and will take sensible precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse or alteration. ACCESS TO YOUR INFORMATION AND COMPLAINTS We attempt to keep your files complete and accurate. We tell you how and where to conveniently access your personal information and how to notify us about errors and updates. We are committed to working with you to obtain fair and rapid resolution of any complaints or disputes about privacy. Questions regarding our Privacy Statement should be directed via email to questions@scienceboard.net or by calling our Toll-free number, (866) 348-3554 x 29. Thank you for placing your trust in The Science Advisory Board. |
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