Contents:
Disclaimer
Privacy & Legal Notices
We Respect Your Privacy
Privacy Policy
Personal Information
General Tracking Information
Access Logs
Links to Other Websites
"Cookies" and How We Use Them
Children's Privacy
Accessing Your Inormation and Keeping It Accurate
Changes to this Policy
Contact Us
Legal Notices
Terms and Conditions
Terms of Use
Use of the Website
The DiabetesLocal User Account
Termination of Use
Third-Party Sites
Link Policy
How Are We Doing?
Disclaimer:
Diabetes is a serious disease that requires attentive care. The information in this web site is for general information only, and should not be a substitute for medical advice or diagnosis, nor as advice as to treatment of any specific medical condition. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in these pages should not be construed as specific advice for your diabetes or your child’s diabetes. Healthcare professionals have reviewed the resources listed on this website to ensure they meet established criteria. Listing of products and services are provided for the sole purpose of sharing their acceptance and usability by patients and their caregivers. Not all products are suitable for all persons, their usefulness will depend on their treatment, age and type of diabetes.
Privacy & Legal Notices
We Respect Your Privacy
This website has been created to provide our visitors with resources to assist them in the management of their diabetes. We respect your privacy and want to keep it protected. For that reason, we are providing you with this Privacy & Legal Notices section, which explains the way we collect and use your information.
Privacy Policy
The Information We Collect and How We Use It
Personal Information
DiabetesLocal is serious about protecting our users’ personal information. You can always browse our website without providing any personal information. The only personal information we collect, use or store is what you provide to us voluntarily on our website, such as your name, address, telephone number, and E-mail address.
We use personal information you provide to respond to requests that you make of us and from time to time, we may refer to your information to better understand your needs and to determine how to improve our website.
Under no circumstances will we sell, rent, or lease your personal information to others.
Although we take appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized disclosures of your personal information, we cannot assure you unauthorized disclosures will never take place. For example, if someone is able to find out your password and gain access to your profile, inadvertent disclosures may take place.
General Tracking Information
We also collect non-personal information to track data about our websites, such as the total number of visits to our websites, the number of visitors to each page of our websites, and the domain names of our visitors' internet service providers. We use this information to understand how our visitors use our websites so that we can make improvements when possible.
Access Logs
Each web page access is recorded in a log file. The contents of the log file are analyzed to determine how many visitors we serve, what pages they look at most, and from where they connect. Individual session data is not kept or examined. Our web site statistics are open to the public.
Links to Other Websites
You'll find links from our sites to other (third-party) websites. We think that these websites provide helpful information. However, we do not endorse and are not responsible for the content on these sites. We have no control over any information you may choose to provide these sites, and the privacy policy described here does not apply to those third-party sites.
"Cookies" and How We Use Them
"Cookies" are text files that we place in your computer's browser to store your preferences. Cookies only contain data you told us about yourself, such as the information you provide when you register with our site. They cannot examine your computer or read data from it. If you are worried about information we place in the cookie, you may delete the file(s) at the end of each browser session.
We use Cookies to understand how our visitors use our sites so we can make improvements when possible. For example, we may use Cookies to personalize your experience on our web pages (i.e. to recognize you by name when you return to our site), to save your password in password-protected areas, etc. If you would like to prevent our cookies from being stored onto your computer, refer to your internet browser's instructions, by clicking on the "Help" menu. Please note, however, that if you disable our cookies you may not be able to access certain areas or functionality of our site.
Children's Privacy
The information contained on the DiabetesLocal website is meant for people 18 years of age and older. We will never knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18. We are committed to protecting the privacy and safety of children, and encourage parents to supervise their children when they use the internet.
Accessing Your Information and Keeping It Accurate
We encourage you to keep your personal information up-to-date so that we can provide you with the content and services that are most useful to you. To protect your privacy, we request that you enter a username and password before granting access to your information.
The easiest way to view and change your personal information is to return to the web page where you originally submitted your information and follow the instructions on that page.
Changes to this Policy
If we update this Privacy Policy, we will post the changes and update the revision date on this site, so you will always know what information we collect online, how we use it, and what choices you have. You should review this page regularly to be kept abreast of our current Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy was last updated in November 2010.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the DiabetesLocal Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Contact Us page below.
Legal Notices
Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions of use carefully before using the DiabetesLocal site. By using the DiabetesLocal site or any third-party site that is linked to the DiabetesLocal site you signify your agreement to these terms. If you do not agree to these terms of use please do not use the DiabetesLocal site. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to change, modify, add, or remove portions of these terms. Please check these terms periodically for changes. Your continued use of the DiabetesLocal site following the posting of changes to these terms will mean that you accept those changes.
DiabetesLocal cannot be held responsible, either directly or indirectly, for any harm, damage or inconvenience that might arise from the use of this site, or from your reliance on any information or materials provided on this site, or any third-party site linked to or from this site.
We make every appropriate attempt to provide accurate, useful information, and an error-free user experience. However, the materials in this site are provided "as is" and includes no warranties of any kind on the site or on any materials or services provided by the site. Consistent with applicable law, we disclaim any express or implied warranty, including (but not limited to) merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We do not warrant that the site will be error-free, that functions will be uninterrupted, that defects will be corrected, or the servers that make such materials available are free of viruses or other harmful components. We do not guarantee that the site, the use of the site, or the materials available from the site will be correct, reliable, accurate, or otherwise. You assume the entire cost of all necessary services, repairs, or corrections resulting from the use of this site.
This site is provided under the condition that the DiabetesLocal cannot be held liable for damages of any kind (direct, indirect, incidental, special or consequential) that result from the use or the inability to use, this site or the materials or functions of the site. This condition applies even if we have been advised of the possibility that such damage might occur. By using this site, you agree that our liability for any such damages, losses, or causes of action, cannot exceed the amount paid by you for accessing the DiabetesLocal site. Even if the damages result from negligence on our part, this limit on our liability still applies.
In the event of litigation, this agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia, regardless of any other principles governing conflicts of law. You agree that any legal action or inequity arising out of or relating to these terms will be filed only in the State or Federal Courts located in the District of Columbia and you agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of these courts. If any part of these terms is judged to be unlawful, void, or unenforceable for any reason, this a ruling will not affect any remaining provisions of this agreement. All other terms will still be enforceable. This Legal Notices is the entire agreement between us relating to the use of this site. The Legal Notices cannot be modified except in writing, signed by both parties.
Terms of Use
Welcome to the DiabetesLocal Web site, www.diabeteslocal.org. In consideration of your use of the site, you agree to the DiabetesLocal Privacy Policy and the following General Terms of Use.
Use of the Website
The material provided on the DiabetesLocal site is designed for educational and support purposes only. It is provided with the understanding that DiabetesLocal is not engaged in rendering medical advice or recommendations. You should not rely on any information provide to replace consultations with qualified health care professionals to meet your individual medical needs. Anyone is entitled to view any non-password protected parts of the Website and to use for their own purposes the information contained therein, provided:
It is used for information purposes only, for reproduction for personal use only and not for reproduction on any other website or for commercial gain.
Any links created to the Website are notified to and approved by DiabetesLocal before they are created. No part of the Website is copied, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means to any third party without the written permission of DiabetesLocal.
The DiabetesLocal User Account
You will receive a password and account designation upon completing the site's registration process. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password. You agree to (a) immediately notify DiabetesLocal of any unauthorized use of your password or account or any other breach of security, and (b) ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session. DiabetesLocal cannot and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to comply with this provision, or any other provision under this Terms of Use.
You are responsible for ensuring that no unauthorized person shall have access to your password(s) or account(s). It is your sole responsibility to (1) control the dissemination and use of your passwords; (2) authorize, monitor, and control (a) access to, and (b) use of your account and password; (3) promptly inform DiabetesLocal if you wish to deactivate a password(s). You grant DiabetesLocal and all other persons or entities involved in the operation of the Diabetes Local site the right to transmit, monitor, retrieve, store, and use your information in connection with the operation of DiabetesLocal site. DiabetesLocal cannot and does not assume any responsibility or liability for any information you submit to DiabetesLocal Site, or for your or third parties' use or misuse of information transmitted or received using the DiabetesLocal site.
Termination of Use
You agree that the DiabetesLocal, in its sole discretion, may terminate your password, account (or any part thereof) or use of the site, and remove and discard any materials within the site, for any reason. DiabetesLocal may also in its sole discretion and at any time discontinue providing the site, or any part thereof, with or without notice. You agree that any termination of your access to the site under any provision hereof may be effected without prior notice, and acknowledge and agree that DiabetesLocal may immediately deactivate or delete your account and all related information and files in your account and/or bar any further access to such files or the site. Further, you agree that DiabetesLocal shall not be liable to you or any third-party for any termination of your access to the site.
Third-Party Sites
Please note that we disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy, content, or availability of information found on sites that link to or from the DiabetesLocal site. We cannot ensure that you will be satisfied with any products or services that you purchase from a third-party site that links to or from DiabetesLocal site or third-party site content. All resources have been reviewed by a healthcare professional to ensure our established criteria have been met. We do not make any representations or warranties as to the security of any information any third party may request. You hereby irrevocably waive any claim against us with respect to such sites and third-party content. We strongly encourage you to make whatever investigation you feel necessary or appropriate before proceeding with any on-line or off-line transaction with any of these third-party sites.
Link Policy
DiabetesLocal may provide links or references to other websites. Such links are provided only as a convenience to our users. Please exercise discretion while browsing the Internet using the DiabetesLocal. You should be aware that when you are on a DiabetesLocal site you could be directed to other sites that are beyond our control. DiabetesLocal site pages may contain links that take you outside of our service. For example, if you "click" a search result the "click" may take you off the DiabetesLocal site. These other sites may send their own cookies to users, collect data solicit personal information, or contain information that you may find inappropriate or offensive. In addition, resources on DiabetesLocal site may send cookies to users that we do not control. We reserve the right to disable links from third-party sites to the Diabetes Local site.
We make no representations concerning the content of sites listed in any of our directories. We cannot be held responsible for the accuracy, relevancy, copyright compliance, legality, or decency of material contained in sites listed in your search results or otherwise linked to DiabetesLocal.
Please keep in mind that whenever you give out personal information online, for example via message boards or chats, that information can be collected and used by people you do not know. The DiabetesLocal strives to protect your personal information and privacy, but we cannot guarantee the security of any information you disclose online. You make such disclosures at your own risk.
How Are We Doing?
We value your use of DiabetesLocal and want to deserve your trust. If you have comments, questions or suggestion please let us know via Contact Us.
Reviewed December, 2017
