Introduction

At the GiHF (Gastro Intestinal Health Foundation), we recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of the users of our Web site. The information about you collected on this Web site is subject to this privacy statement. We may change this statement from time to time so please revisit this privacy statement to be sure that you are familiar with our current policies.

Collection of Information

GiHF collects personally identifiable information such as name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, or other information only when you voluntarily submit it to us. We will use this information to respond to requests for information and may use this information to contact you. We may also request that you provide us with demographic information or other information that we may use to help us serve you better. Any such information is held on a secure server operated by GiHF (or by an agent of GiHF performing services on our behalf). We will not sell or rent personally identifiable information to any other third party without your permission. GiHF also collects non-personally identifiable information in aggregate form relating to such matters as: the total number of visits to our Web site, the number of visitors to each page of our Web site, the Internet Protocol (IP) addresses of our visitors, and the time spent on our Web site. We use this information, which remains in aggregate form, to understand how our visitors use our Web site so that we can make them better. We may also use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our servers, and for purposes of system administration. We may also share this type of information with our agents, business partners, consultants, or other outside companies.

Cookies

The use of cookies is now industry standard, and you will find them used by most major web sites. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a user's hard drive containing information about the user. Cookies can also enable us to track the interests of our users to enhance tGiHFr experience on this site, and to deliver content specific to a user's interests. We will place a cookie in the browser file of your computer. You are always free to decline our cookie, and you may still use the site; however, some parts of the site may not work properly for you.

Security

Please be advised that although we have tried to create a secure and reliable site for you, the confidentiality of any communication or material transmitted to/from this site cannot be guaranteed. We urge you to exercise caution when conveying personal information over the Internet. When disclosing any personal information, you should remain mindful that such information might be accessible by the public and, consequently, may be collected and used by others without your consent. You should also recognize that your use of the Internet and this site is solely at your own risk.

Links

As a convenience to you, GiHF may provide links from this Web site to other Web sites maintained by independent third parties. This privacy statement applies solely to the information collected on this Web site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such other sites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave this site and to read the privacy policies of any Web site that you may visit.

Contact Us

We welcome your questions and comments regarding this privacy statement and the use of your personal information. If you have any questions about this privacy statement or about our use of information, please contact us at info@gihealthfoundation.org.

Submissions

The GiHF welcomes inquiries and comments from visitors to this site. However, any communications or information sent by a visitor to a company-sponsored Web site or to the GiHF by electronic mail, including questions, comments, data, ideas, or know-how, shall be deemed to be non-confidential and shall become the property of the GiHF, without compensation to the provider of such submissions. The GiHF shall have no obligation of any kind with respect to such information and may reproduce, publish, disclose, and distribute to others all or any part of such information, without limitation, for any purpose whatsoever. The GiHF shall be free to use any ideas, concepts, know-how, techniques, or inventions contained therein for any purpose, including but not limited to developing, manufacturing, and marketing products and services.