Effective
Date: November 15, 2008
Intelligent
Medical Objects, Inc. ("IMO®") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how IMO
protects the privacy and security of the personal and non-personal information
that we obtain from users of this web site (the "Site").
IMO
has self-certified its privacy practices are consistent with the U.S.-European Union Safe Harbor principles (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Safe_Harbor_Principles).
Security
We
understand that storing our data in a secure manner is essential. IMO stores personal and non-personal data
using industry standard physical, technical and administrative safeguards to
secure data against foreseeable risks, such as unauthorized use, access,
disclosure, destruction and modification.
Information
We Collect
The Site collects two types of data: Personal Information and Non-Personal
Information.
» Personal Information
You may choose whether or not to submit Personal
Information (such as your name, address, telephone number, or e-mail address)
through the "Contact Us" and "Registration" pages of the
Site.
» Non-Personal Information
IMO collects Non-Personal
Information from Site users. This
information is aggregated and does not allow you to be identified or contacted. We collect this information by placing a
"cookie" on the browser of your
computer.
A cookie is a small file of information that a web site
transfers to your computer for record-keeping purposes. The cookie itself does
not contain any personally identifiable information, but may be used to tell
when your computer has contacted the Site, thus enhancing your experience as a
user of the Site. For instance, the Site's use of cookies allows you to avoid
registering each time you visit the Site to download resources; you must only
register once.
Cookies can be disabled or deleted, but doing so will
require you to re-register each time you visit the Site for downloads. The "Help" features on most
browsers explain how you can delete, disable, or choose not to accept cookies.
How
We Use the Data We Collect
» Personal
Information
Personal
Information will be used solely for the purpose of responding to the inquiries
that you submit to us via the "Contact Us" and
"Registration" pages of the Site. Except as described in this section,
Personal Information will not be disclosed to any third parties.
Some Personal
Information may be shared on occasion with outside lawyers, auditors,
consultants and others that are hired to assist in supporting the Site or
performing other functions necessary to operate our business. These recipients
are bound to: (1) safeguard the personally identifiable information, (2) use it
only for the purpose that IMO specifies, and (3) return it or destroy it as
soon as the need for the information expires.
IMO may
be required to disclose Personal Information in response to a search warrant,
subpoena or court order, or (1) to protect our legal rights, (2) to protect the
security or integrity of our Site or systems, (3) to take precautions against
liability, or (4) during emergencies if physical safety is believed to be at
risk. Such disclosures will be made on a need-to-know basis, and IMO will use
reasonable efforts to direct such recipients to abide by IMO's Privacy Policy.
IMO
reserves the right to transfer Personal Information if it sells its business to
a third party. If such a sale occurs, we will use reasonable efforts to direct
the purchaser to abide by IMO's Privacy Policy.
» Non-Personal
Information
In addition to the uses listed for Personal
Information, above, IMO may provide Non-Personal Information to third parties regarding the number of various types of requests for
information regarding our services that we receive through the Site.
Links
to Third-Party Sites
IMO links to third-party sites on its "IMO Clients"
page. IMO is not responsible for linked
sites' content, or for your use of the sites. If you choose to visit a linked
site, we recommend that you review its privacy policy.
HIPAA
Compliance
The
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA")
established new standards for healthcare privacy and security. Although IMO is
not directly subject to HIPAA's requirements, we receive protected health
information ("PHI") from, and on behalf of, our customers that is
subject to the protections of HIPAA. IMO is committed to protecting the privacy
and security of our customers' PHI in a manner that is consistent with their
legal obligations under HIPAA. IMO has developed a privacy and security
compliance program for our personnel that take into account HIPAA standards and
reasonable practices in the healthcare industry.
Children's
Privacy
This Site is not designed for or directed to
children. IMO does not knowingly collect
or use any Personal Information from children under the age of 13. IMO does not knowingly provide any Personal
Information from these users, regardless of its source, to any third parties
for any purpose whatsoever. No Personal
Information should be submitted to the Site by users younger than 13 years old.
Notification
of Changes
This
Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time as (1) we add new features and
services, (2) laws change, and (3) privacy and security practices evolve. We
display a version number and a date in the upper right corner of this Privacy
Policy page so that it will be easier for you to know when there has been a
change. If we make any change to this Privacy Policy regarding use or
disclosure of personally identifiable information, we will provide advance
notice on the Site. Small changes and changes that do not significantly affect
individual privacy interests may be made at any time.
Your
Privacy Choices
When you
submit Personal Information to the Site, you may receive materials regarding
IMO's products and services by mail or e-mail. You may opt out of receiving
these materials by visiting this web page's "Contact Us," or
contacting us by e-mail at 
.
Updating
Your Personal Information
You
can always contact us to: (i) delete your Personal Information
from our systems, (ii) update the Personal Information that you have provided
to us, and (iii) change your preferences with respect to receiving information
regarding IMO products and services.
Questions
If
you have questions or issues regarding this Privacy Policy, the practices of
IMO, or your dealings with IMO, please contact us at:
Intelligent
Medical Objects, Inc.
60 Revere Drive, Suite 360
Northbrook,
IL 60062
Phone: (847)
272-1242
E-mail: