The Canadian Rheumatology Association web site (the "Site") is owned and operated by the Canadian Rheumatology Association (the "CRA", "we"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy sets out what information we collect about you, how we use your information and the choices you have about how we use your information. 
 
Collection and Use of Browser Information 
 
We collect information from your web browser regarding your use of the Site. Examples of information we collect from all users include:
* Internet Protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet.
* computer and connection information such as browser type and version, operating system, and platform.
* full Uniform Resource Locator ("URL") click stream data, including date and time, and content you viewed or searched for on the site. 
 
We also collect information through the use of "cookies." Cookies are anonymous, unique alphanumeric identifiers sent to your browser from a website's computer and stored on your computer's hard drive. 
 
The type of information we collect as a result of a cookie being stored on your computer is specific to your computer. We use "session" cookies to collect information about your use of the Site. These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. We use "persistent" cookies to give you a more personalized browsing experience and help you navigate the Site more efficiently.
 
We collect and use, and may from time to time supply third parties with, this information as anonymous, aggregated user data for the purposes of usage analysis, quality control and administering and improving the Site. 
 
You can prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, or disable cookies altogether by accessing your browser's preferences menu. If you choose to disable cookies altogether, you can use the Site but will not be able to make use of any advanced personalization features of the Site, although the basic features and functionality of the Site will be possible to use.
 
Collection and Use of Personal Information 
 
We may request and store your personal information. The information collected from you is strictly voluntary and may include contact information such as your name, e-mail address, and postal address. 
 
We use the personal information that you provide for such purposes as: 
* Completion and support of the activity for which the information was provided, such as allowing access to or delivery of our products or services, processing or fulfilling an order, or responding to your  requests or inquiries.
* Website and system administration, such as for the technical support of the Site and its computer system, including processing computer account information, information used in the course of securing and maintaining the Site, and verification of Site activity by the Site or its agents. 
* Tailoring or customizing content or design of the Site during a single visit to the Site and individualized personalization of the Site on repeat visits. 
* Research and development to enhance, evaluate and improve the Site and our services. 
* Pseudonymous analysis to create a profile used to determine the habits, interests or other characteristics of users for purposes of research, analysis and anonymous reporting.
* Communicating with you about changes or updates to the Site and our services and, with your consent, special offers, promotions or market research surveys.
 
Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties 
 
Access to your personal information is restricted to our employees, agents, representatives and service providers, such as our data processing, printing and fulfillment operations, and entities for whom we are acting as an agent or publisher, such as societies and our affiliated group companies, for the purposes set forth above. 
 
With your consent, we also may share your personal information with third parties that wish to send you information about their products and services that may be of interest to you. Users who have consented to receive such information may receive communications from these third parties. 
 
We will not otherwise disclose any personal information without your consent except under the following circumstances: 
* In response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our rights to defend against legal claims. 
* If we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, safety of person or property, violation of our policies, or as otherwise required by law. 
* If the Site or a related asset or line of business is acquired by, transferred to, or merged with another company.
 
Access and Changes to Your Information
 
You can access your Site profile and correct any discrepancies, remove yourself from alert announcements and newsletters or update information at anytime. 
 
Retention of Personal Information 
 
We retain the personal information we collect from you for as long as the information is relevant to our business purposes or until you remove such information from your profile on the Site or delete all your personal data. 
 
Our Commitment to Data Security 
 
We recognize that your privacy is important to you, and therefore we endeavor to keep your personal information confidential. The personal and demographic information about you is stored on servers that are behind a firewall and physically housed within a secured data center. Furthermore, our internal practices help protect your privacy by limiting employee access to and use of personal information. However, we do not represent, warrant, or guarantee that your personal information will be protected against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alterations, and do not accept any liability for the security of the personal information submitted to us nor for your or third parties' use or misuse of personal information. 
 
About this Privacy Policy 
 
We reserve the right to change this policy at any time without notice. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this web page. Our policy does not create a contract or any legal rights. 
 
This privacy policy applies solely to the information you provide while visiting this Site. The terms of this privacy policy do not govern personal information furnished through any means other than this Site (such as via telephone or postal mail). 
 
This Site may contain links to other websites that are beyond our control. Other websites to which you link may contain privacy policies that are different from this privacy policy. We encourage you to check the privacy policy of each website you visit before submitting any information to them. 
 
Questions, Complaints, and Dispute Resolution 
 
If you have any questions or comments regarding this privacy policy,
please contact us at cra@rogers.com 
 
Last revised: February 15, 2006