Welcome to the Health FutuNear Society!
This Privacy Policy describes how Health FutuNear Society (together, “Our,” “Us,” or “We,” “Community”) collect, use, and disclose Users’ (“Visitors”) personal information when they visit our website ‘www.futunear.org‘, which serves as a platform for the healthcare community to meet, collaborate, and advance industry standards and practices. We are dedicated to safeguarding the privacy of our users, including healthcare professionals, providers, suppliers, and any other stakeholders. We would like to ensure that you understand the process of how we gather and utilize information from our Website and related services (collectively with the Website, the “Service”) so you can interact confidently.
I. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
In order to use certain features of the website or simply browse the website, you may be required to create an account. When you create an account, we may collect the following information:
- Account Registration Details: Name, email address, username, and password (hashed and stored securely).
- Profile Information: Affiliation, expertise, and areas of interest within our healthcare community.
- Directory Listing Details: If you choose to be listed in our directory, we may collect your business name, contact information, Website, and a description of the services you provide.
- Communication Preferences: You can choose to opt in or out of receiving newsletters, updates, and other relevant information from us.
B. Information Collected Automatically
We may also collect certain information automatically when you use the Website. This information, which is crucial for enhancing your experience on the Website, may include:
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent browsing the Website.
- Cookies: We use cookies to store information about your preferences and activity on the Website. However, you can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
II. How We Use Your Information
In accordance with Fair Information Practices (FIPPs), we use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve the Website: We use your information to personalize content and recommendations, enhance our community features, and analyze website usage for improvement.
- Directory Services: We use your information to verify and list your business information in our directory, facilitating communication within the healthcare network.
- Communication: We use your information to send you newsletters, updates, and information relevant to healthcare leadership and the healthcare community (based on your preferences).
- Legal and Security Purposes: We may use your information to enforce our Terms & Conditions, protect our rights and safety, the Website, and the healthcare community, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Please note that we abide by the California Online Privacy Protection Act.
CalOPPA is a state law that obliges commercial websites and any online services to display a privacy policy. This law applies to any individual or company in the United States, and potentially the world, who runs websites that collect Personally Identifiable Information (PII) from California consumers. The website must display a clear and prominent privacy policy, specifying the collected information and parties with whom it is shared. – Learn more on the law at http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf
According to CalOPPA, we comply to the following terms:
- Users are allowed to visit our site anonymously.
- Upon creating this privacy policy, we will provide a link to it on our homepage or at least, on the primary web page upon browsing our website.
- Our Privacy Policy link involves the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be looked upon on the above mentioned page.
Users will be conveyed of any Privacy Policy modifications:
- On our Privacy Policy Page
You can change your personal information:
- By emailing us
- By calling us
III. Sharing Your Information
Health FutuNear Society, or its affiliated Websites, will not share your personal information with third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- Third-party service providers: We may forward your information, entire or limited, to concerned third-party service providers who help us operate the Website (e.g., data hosting, analytics). “The providers are under contract to ensure the confidentiality and security of your information.
- Directory Listings: Business information listed in our directory will be publicly accessible. We trust you to ensure the accuracy of the information you provide, as you are in control of your data.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information as required by law or legal process to protect our rights and the safety of ourselves or others or to avoid fraud or other illegal activity.
IV. Your Choices And Access
- Account Management: You can manage, update, or delete your account information at any time. You can also opt out of receiving communications from us at any point of the time by contacting our team at contact@futunear.org.
- Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
V. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information very seriously. We have implemented suitable security protocols to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, amendments, or omission. HOWEVER, IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT NO WEBSITE OR INTERNET TRANSMISSION IS COMPLETELY SECURE.
Right To Data Deletion And Its Implications: You have the right to request the deletion of the personal information that you previously provided to us. Upon successful completion of such a request, neither you nor Health FutuNear Society nor its partners will have further access to your historical data. This includes the potential for limited access situations where we are legally obligated to retain such information.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT FILING A DATA DELETION REQUEST WILL RESULT IN THE PERMANENT AND IRREVERSIBLE ERASURE OF YOUR INFORMATION. This may significantly limit our ability to communicate with you effectively in the future, such as sending you important updates, newsletters, or information relevant to the healthcare community.
Data Breach: Abiding by the Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs), if there may occur a data breach of any nature, we will take the responsibility to notify the user within 7 days.
VI. Children’s Privacy
Protecting Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Adhering to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, alternatively known as COPPA, our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not intentionally gather personal data from children under 13. If you believe any child of age 13 has unintentionally provided us with personal data, please contact us immediately. We will take steps to delete the information from our systems.
VII. International Transfers
If you are located outside of the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. We will take steps to ensure that your information is treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data privacy regulations.
VIII. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as required. We will notify you of any changes or alterations by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Website. IT’S RECOMMENDED FOR ALL OUR USERS TO KEEP ON CHECKING OUR PRIVACY POLICIES FROM TIME TO TIME TO STAY UPDATED.
IX. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@futunear.org.
By using our Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
