Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

The Women in Ophthalmology (“WIO”) has created this privacy policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. The following discloses our information gathering and dissemination practices for https://www.wioonline.org/ and all other Women in Ophthalmology-affiliated websites (collectively, “website”).

General Principles

  • We only use information collected on the website for Women in Ophthalmology purposes and as otherwise set forth below.
  • We deploy technology to protect the information you send us.
  • Cookies are used to keep track of information to allow a better user experience and this information is kept confidential within the Women in Ophthalmology.
  • We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our website.

Information We Collect

The website incorporates forms for members to request information, products, and services. We collect members’ contact information (such as email addresses), financial information (such as account or credit card numbers), and demographic information (such as zip code, address, and institution). Unique identifiers may be collected to verify the user’s identity. Contact information from forms or surveys may be used to send information about the Women in Ophthalmology to our members and to analyze website use.

Our website uses cookies to keep track of your activity. We also use cookies to save and verify your password information if you choose to remain logged in over multiple visits. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Third Party Websites

The website contains links to other sites. In the event you choose to access such third-party websites, the Women in Ophthalmology and the website are not responsible for any actions or policies of such third parties. We recommend that you check the applicable privacy policy of third parties before providing personally identifiable information to it, as its privacy policy may differ from our website’s policies.

Email Privacy Policy

Women in Ophthalmology endeavors to protect your email address from inappropriate use. WIO will not share your email address with any other party or organizations. Users may opt-out of receiving future Women in Ophthalmology emails by emailing that request to info@wioonline.org.

Confidentiality and Data Security

The website has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse, and alteration of the information under our control. All collected data will be stored securely and treated with the utmost confidentiality, following applicable data protection laws and regulations. The website will implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of the collected data.

Amendments to the Privacy Policy

 

Women in Ophthalmology reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time, without prior notice. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the website.

Users are encouraged to regularly review the Privacy Policy to stay informed about any updates or modifications.

Contacting the Website

If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this website, or your dealings with this website, you can contact:

Women in Ophthalmology
655 Beach St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
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