HudsonAlpha Educational Outreach: Internet Disclaimer and Privacy Policy

Introduction

Please review the Internet Disclaimer and Privacy Policy for the Web site (the “Site”) of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Inc. (“we” or “us”). We value our visitors’ privacy. This Internet Disclaimer and Privacy Policy is effective April 9, 2015; it summarizes what information we might collect from a registered user or other visitor (“you”), and what we will and will not do with it. If you do not agree with any of the terms of the Internet Disclaimer and Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site.

You assume full responsibility for using the information on our Site, and any links appearing in our Site. You understand and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any claim, loss, or damage resulting from its use by you or any user. While we try to keep the information on our Site as accurate as possible, we disclaim any warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. We also do not warrant that access to the Site will be error free or virus free. Please note that this privacy policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that we do not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a Web site that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information.

By choosing to use and/or enter our Site, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of this Internet Disclaimer and Privacy Policy.

Information Collection

There are several kinds of information we collect. For all visitors to the Site, we collect and log your IP address. An IP address is a number automatically assigned to your computer whenever you access the Internet. We collect IP address information to better administer our system and to gather aggregate information on visitors to our Site, on how our Site is being used, and on the pages visitors are viewing. For example, the information can be used to let us know what percentage of users come from North or South America. This aggregate information may be shared with other organizations. To maintain your anonymity, we do not associate IP addresses with records containing personal information. We may use IP address information, however, to personally identify you in order to enforce our legal rights or when required to do so by law enforcement authorities.

What We Do With Your Personally Identifiable Information

Your personally identifiable information is not required to visit our Site. If you choose not to provide personal information, you can still visit our web pages. It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with any information or services. “Personally identifiable information” means information that can be used to identify you as an individual, such as:

• Your name, company, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping address
• Your HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology user ID and password (if applicable) or credit card information (if applicable).
• Any account-­‐preference information you provide us.
• Your computer’s domain name and IP address, indicating where your computer is located on the Internet. 
• Session data for your login session, so that our computer can ‘talk’ to yours while you are logged in.

If you do provide personally identifiable information to us, either directly or through a business partner, we will:

• Not sell or rent it to a third party without your permission — although we may use third-­‐party services or programs to collect or maintain any voluntary personal information you may choose to provide us. We may use your contact information to provide you with information we believe you need to know about us, or may find useful, unless you opt out;
• Take commercially reasonable efforts to protect the information by using physical, electronic and procedural safeguards;
• Not use or disclose the information except:
  • As necessary to provide services or information to you, such as by providing it to a carrier to deliver a shipment or information that you have requested;
  • In other ways described in this privacy policy or to which you have otherwise authorized;
  • In the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined (for example, statistical compilations);
  • As required by law, for example, in response to a subpoena or search warrant;
  • To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
  • To a successor organization in the event of a merger, acquisition, or other sale or disposition of all or a portion of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s assets. The successor organization’s use and disclosure of your personally-­‐identifiable information will continue to be subject to this privacy policy unless (I) a court orders otherwise, for example a bankruptcy court; or (ii) the successor organization gives you notice that your personally-­‐identifiable information will be subject to the successor organization’s own privacy policy, along with an opportunity for you to opt out (which may cause you not to be able to continue to use the Site). If you submit personally-­‐identifiable information after such a transfer, that information may be subject to the successor entity’s privacy policy;
  • As necessary to enforce any terms of service;
  • As necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, its users, or others; this may include (for example) exchanging information with other organizations for fraud protection and/or risk reduction.

Surveys

At times, you may be asked to complete survey questions that appear on the Site. If you agree to participate in the survey, you will be asked to review and accept certain additional terms and conditions relating to the use of the information you furnish, which may include personally identifiable information. Any survey terms and conditions are in addition to the Privacy Policies set forth in this Agreement.

E-mail Communications, Newsletters and Related Sites

The Site provides you with the opportunity to receive communications from us or third parties. Once you have decided to receive such communications, you may later decide to stop receiving them. To stop receiving communications, please follow the instructions given on the Site corresponding with the communication you are receiving or us the Contact feature of the Site. Please be aware that e-­‐mail communications may not be secure and may be susceptible to interception by third parties.

Information for Online Transactions

Some areas of the Site may allow you to make online donations or other transactions. In connection with such transactions, we collect data necessary to complete the transaction and other information that is furnished by you. This information may be furnished to a third party in order to facilitate the transaction.

Cookies

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology uses “cookies” to store personal data on your computer. We use cookies to count the number of visitors and to improve the usability of our Site. We may also link information stored on your computer in cookies with personal data about specific individuals stored on our servers. If you set up your Web browser (for example, Internet Explorer or Firefox) so that cookies are not allowed, you might not be able to use some or all of the features of our Site.

Your privacy Responsibilities

To help protect your privacy, be sure:

• Not to share your user ID or password with anyone else;
• To log off the Site when you are finished;
• To take customary precautions to guard against “malware” (viruses, Trojan horses, bots, etc.), for example by installing and updating suitable anti-­‐virus software.

You should know that no data transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed absolutely secured. Our e-­‐mail functionality does not provide a completely secure and confidential means of communication. You should take any appropriate steps to assure yourself that your communication is protected.

External Data Storage Sites

We may store your data on servers provided by third-party hosting vendors with whom we have contracted.

Notice to European Union Users

HudsonAlpha Biotechnology’s operations are located primarily in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) to the United States. By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described herein.

Information Collected From Children

This Site is intended for adults. You must be at least 13 years old to use the Site and service(s). We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. (See the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.)

Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to change this Internet Privacy policy, as we deem necessary or appropriate because of legal compliance requirements or changes in our business practices. We recommend that you review them periodically.

Questions or comments?

If you have questions or comments about HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology’s Internet Disclaimer and Privacy policy, send an email to us via any of the ways described in the Contact page at the Site.

Thank you for visiting the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology website!

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, Inc. is a 501(c)(3), non-­‐profit corporation whose mission forges a unique connection between science, commerce and education. www.hudsonalpha.org