Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc. Online Privacy Policy

 

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc.  (“CFFTI”), an affiliate of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our Users.  This privacy policy discloses the privacy practices governing the use of information submitted to CFFTI through this Web site http://cfgenomics.unc.edu/. (“Site”).  Capitalized terms shall have the meaning designated in this privacy policy. Any person accessing, browsing, or otherwise using the CFFTI Site, either manually or via an automated device or program, to the extent permitted hereunder, shall be considered a “User” under this privacy policy.  All Users are bound by the terms of this privacy policy.

 

THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT

 

Anonymous Browsing Information

 

Users can browse the Site without revealing personal information.  In this context, our servers may collect your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, the name of the domain you used to access the Internet, the Web site you came from and the site you visit next.

 

Personal Information

 

CFFTI may collect personal information such as names, company names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses from Users.  For example, CFFTI may collect personal information submitted through online application forms. By submitting personal information to this Site, the User acknowledges that he or she has read this privacy policy, understands it, agrees to its terms and authorizes CFFTI to collect, use and disclose personal information pursuant to the terms of this privacy policy.

 

Cookies

 

This Site may use cookies.  A cookie is a small file that your Web browser places on your computer’s hard drive.  It functions as an identification card, recording your passwords, purchases and preferences.  Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies.  You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you a chance to decide whether or not to accept it.  While CFFTI may use cookies to track your visit to the Site and our servers automatically log the IP address of your computer, this information does not identify you personally and you remain anonymous while browing the Site, even if you have previously submitted personal information to CFFTI through the Site or otherwise.

 

HOW WE USE IT

 

Anonymous browsing information, including your IP address, may be used to gather broad demographic information. This information may be aggregated to measure the number of visits, average time spent, page views and other statistics about Users of the Site.  We may also use this data to monitor Site performance and to make the Site easier and more convenient to use. 

 

CFFTI uses personal information collected from Users, such as names and e-mail addresses, in order to respond to User inquires, to process User applications for grants, subsidies, scholarships or participation in CFFTI programs, and to inform Users of new products and services.

 

WHO WE SHARE IT WITH

 

Unless we have your consent or except as required by law, CFFTI will not share your personal information with any person or entity other than those affiliated with CFFTI, entities acting on behalf of CFFTI and relevant third parties such as CFFTI program participants and sponsors. By submitting personal information through the Site, the User authorizes CFFTI to share this personal information for the purposes identified, such as determining qualifications for grants, subsidies or scholarships or determining eligibility for CFFTI programs.  If you do not want CFFTI to disclose your personal information to third parties, you may opt-out by submitting a request to CFFTI at CFFTIHELP@CFF.ORG. If you opt-out, you may not be able to participate in or qualify for CFFTI grants, subsidies, scholarships or programs and CFFTI may not be able to inform you of new programs, products and services. CFFTI may share non-personal, non-individual information in aggregate form with third parties.

 

Notwithstanding other provisions of this privacy policy, we may disclose personal information in special cases when we have found it necessary to identify, contact or bring legal action against someone who may be violating any user agreement or may be causing injury to or interference with CFFTI, its Users, or anyone else that could be harmed by such activities.  CFFTI reserves the right to disclose your personal information as explicitly set forth in this privacy policy or any user agreement agreed to by a User, or as otherwise required by government or law enforcement officials.  CFFTI can, and you hereby authorize us to, disclose any information to law enforcement or other parties that CFFTI in its sole discretion, believes is required or appropriate in order to comply with the law. 

 

CFFTI may assign, sell, license, or otherwise transfer to a third party, your name, address, e-mail address, and any other personal information in connection with an assignment, sale, joint venture, or other transfer or disposition of a portion or all of the assets or stock of CFFTI or its affiliated entities. 

 

APPLICABLE LAW/INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

 

Because we are committed to protecting your privacy, personal information that is submitted to this Site will be collected, processed, stored, disclosed and disposed of in accordance with applicable U.S. law. If you are a non-U.S. user, you acknowledge and agree that we may collect and use your personal data and disclose it to other entities, as discussed in “Who We Share It With” above, outside your resident jurisdiction.  In addition, such personal information may be stored on servers located outside your resident jurisdiction. U.S. law may not provide the degree of protection for personal information that is available in other countries.  By providing us with your personal information, you acknowledge that your have read this privacy policy, understand it, agree to its terms and consent to the transfer of such information outside your resident jurisdiction.  If you do not consent to the terms of this privacy policy, please do not use this Site, but if you have already provided us with personal information, please contact us at CFFTIHELP@CFF.ORG and let us know how you would like us to handle such information.

 

How to Access and Update Your Information

 

Should your personal information need to be updated, corrected, or deleted please submit your changes to CFFTIHELP@CFF.ORG.

 

Opt Out Policy

 

You may request not to be contacted by CFFTI in connection with any new services, updates, programs or promotions.  Requests not to be contacted by CFFTI should be sent to CFFTIHELP@CFF.ORG. 

 

Children’s Privacy Protection

 

The Site does not target children under the age of 13, and CFFTI does not collect or maintain information from this Site from those we actually know are under the age of 13.

 

Linked Internet Web Sites

 

This Site provides hyperlinks to other Web sites that may contain privacy provisions that are different from those provided herein.  CFFTI is not responsible for the collection, use or disclosure of information collected through these Web sites, and CFFTI expressly disclaims any and all liability related to such collection, use or disclosure.

 

Security

 

This Site has security measures in place to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of information under our control.  However, we cannot guarantee that such security measures will be sufficient, will not be breached, and that your personal information may not be disclosed or otherwise accessed in an unauthorized manner.  Certain information may be transmitted to you by electronic mail.  Although it is illegal to intercept or disclose these messages under Federal law, these transmissions are not secured. 

 

Online Privacy Policy Changes

 

This privacy policy may be modified.  Any changes to the CFFTI online privacy policy will be posted on the Site. All information submitted through this Site is subject to the terms and conditions of this privacy policy, as amended.

 

How to Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about the Site, our privacy policy or the information we collect, please contact us at CFFTIHELP@CFF.ORG.