Privacy Policy
Effective February 5, 2024
1. INTRODUCTION
The Villagers Network, Inc. and its affiliates ("The Villagers Network") want you to be familiar with how we collect, use and disclose information from and about you because we understand you are concerned about your privacy, and we want to maintain your trust.
This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect from all sources including in connection with services we provide through our websites, mobile sites, applications ("apps"), electronic newsletters and widgets (collectively the "The Villagers Network Online Services" or “Services”) that link to this Privacy Policy. If there is a conflict between this Policy and a The Villagers Network Online Services service agreement, the The Villagers Network Online Services service agreement, or other separate terms of service will control.
This Policy describes The Villagers Network's collection and use of users' Personal Information. It also describes generally The Villagers Network's practices for handling Other Information (e.g., interests, demographics and services usage) collected through The Villagers Network Online Services or from a third party to the extent such information is associated with a particular device, user or user account. By using The Villagers Network Online Services or by providing personal information to us, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy.
You may choose not to submit requested information online, or may choose to restrict the use of cookies (see Other Information below for more information), but that may limit the Services The Villagers Network is able to provide to you.
The Villagers Network Online Services are provided on a network of websites, and are not targeted to, and do not knowingly collect Personal Information from, minors under 18 years of age. We request that these individuals not provide Personal Information through The Villagers Network Online Services.
2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The Villagers Network and our service providers may collect the following information from and about you:
PERSONAL INFORMATION.
"Personal Information" for purposes of this Privacy Policy is the information that identifies you as an individual or relates to an identifiable person, such as name, postal address (including billing and shipping addresses), telephone number, email address, credit or debit card number, or profile picture. “Personal Information” will always include information defined as Protected Health Information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act of 2009 (“HITECH”) as each is amended from time to time, and such other information as The Villagers Network is provided on your behalf pursuant to a Business Associate Agreement.
PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM YOU.
We collect Personal Information when, for example, you register for or subscribe to certain Services; create a profile; take a survey; visit our The Villagers Network Online Services; use an interactive feature; participate in a community forum; or contact customer service.
PERSONAL INFORMATION WE RECEIVE FROM THIRD PARTIES.
We may receive Personal Information about you from third parties, such as social media services, commercially available sources, The Villagers Network affiliates, business partners, and, if applicable to you, the third-party provider of your subscription. The Personal Information we receive from third parties may include, for example, your name, contact information, information about your transactions, purchase history, or relationships with various product and service providers, and your use of certain applications.
OTHER INFORMATION.
"Other Information" is any information that does not reveal your specific identity, such as browser information, app usage data, information collected through cookies and other technologies, demographic information, and aggregated information.
OTHER INFORMATION YOU SUBMIT.
We collect Other Information when you submit it to us. It may include your gender, zip code, birthday, education, occupation, and interests.
OTHER INFORMATION WE RECEIVE FROM THIRD PARTIES.
We may receive Other Information about you from third parties, including, for example, demographic data, social media account number, information about your interests, and information about your activities on other websites.
OTHER INFORMATION WE COLLECT AUTOMATICALLY WHEN YOU ARE ONLINE.
When you access and interact with our The Villagers Network Online Services, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information about those visits. For example, in order to permit your connection to The Villagers Network Online Services, our servers receive and record information about your computer, device, and browser, potentially including your IP address, browser type, and other software or hardware information. If you access The Villagers Network Online Services from a mobile or other device, we may collect a unique device identifier assigned to that device ("UDID"), geolocation data, or other transactional information for that device.
The Villagers Network and our service providers also may use cookies and other tracking technologies (such as browser cookies, pixels, beacons, and Adobe Flash technology including cookies) when you visit or use the The Villagers Network Online Services. Third parties that support the The Villagers Network Online Services by serving advertisements or providing services, such as providing users with the ability to comment on content, allowing users to share content, customizing content based on usage, or tracking aggregate site usage statistics, may also use these technologies to collect Other Information on the The Villagers Network Online Services and on other websites.
Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies, but you can change your settings to notify you when a cookie is being set or updated, or to block cookies altogether. Please consult the "Help" section of your browser for more information. You can manage the use of Flash technologies with the Flash management tools available at Adobe's website, http://www.adobe.com/devnet/security.edu.html. Please note that by blocking any or all cookies you may not have access to certain features or personalization available through our The Villagers Network Online Services.
3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use the Personal Information we collect from and about you for the purposes set forth below. Please note that we may use and disclose Other Information for any purpose, except where we are required to do otherwise under applicable law. If we are required to treat Other Information as Personal Information under applicable law, then we may use and disclose it for all the purposes for which we use and disclose Personal Information. We may combine Other Information with your Personal Information, and when we do, we treat the combined information as Personal Information.
To improve the quality of our products and Services and to personalize your experience by presenting content, products and offers tailored to you, we may also combine the Personal and Other Information we collect with information relating to your use of other The Villagers Network products, Services and websites. In addition, we may supplement the Personal and Other Information we collect with information from other sources, such as publicly available information from social media services, commercially available sources and information from The Villagers Network affiliates or business partners.
TO PROVIDE AND MANAGE OUR SERVICES.
We use the information we collect from and about you to provide our products, Services and features to you, including: to process and fulfill your subscription, to send you information about your relationship or transactions with us, to measure and improve those Services and features, use collaboration tools to share content and collaborate with other users, to provide you with customer support, including online chats, and to respond to inquiries. If you choose to use the collaboration tools, some of your Personal Information will be accessible to those users that you have authorized.
TO DELIVER RELEVANT CONTENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS.
To make your experience more interesting and personalized, we may use any of the Personal and Other Information we collect to assist us in delivering content on any of our The Villagers Network Online Services.
TO CONTACT YOU.
The Villagers Network and The Villagers Network affiliates may periodically send promotional materials, surveys, or notifications related to our products and Services. To help make these materials more relevant to you, we may use and combine any of the Personal and Other Information we collect to assist us in sending you these materials. We may also use your information to contact you, including to respond to your comments, inquiries or requests. If you want to stop receiving these materials from us, please follow the instructions in the Choices and Access section below.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE VILLAGERS NETWORK AND OTHERS.
The Villagers Network may use your Personal Information as we believe to be necessary or appropriate in order to: (i) protect, enforce, or defend the legal rights, privacy, safety, or property of The Villagers Network, our The Villagers Network affiliates or their employees, agents and contractors (including enforcement of our agreements and our terms of use); (ii) protect the safety, privacy, and security of users of our products and Services or members of the public; (iii) protect against fraud or for risk management purposes; (iv) comply with the law or legal process, including laws outside your country of residence; or (v) to respond to requests from public and government authorities including public and government authorities outside your country of residence.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
OUR DISCLOSURE INFORMATION.
The Villagers Network and its subsidiaries may share your Personal Information with one another, as well as with The Villagers Network affiliates for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
In addition, we may share your Personal Information with non-affiliated third parties when sharing is permitted by you or authorized by this Privacy Policy, including:
TO MANAGE THIRD-PARTY SUBSCRIPTIONS.
If your subscription to a Service is provided in whole or in part by a third-party, we may notify the provider of such subscription when you access or use your subscription. If you have a subscription associated with a care provider, we may notify your care provider to confirm your subscription, access or use. When providing these notices, we may reveal limited amounts of your Personal Information such as your name or email address.
TO ALLOW THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS TO ASSIST US IN PROVIDING AND MANAGING OUR SERVICES.
We may make your Personal Information available to certain third-party service providers, such as contractors, agents or sponsors, who help us manage or provide our products and Services by, for example: developing or supporting products and features; sending email messages on our behalf; processing payments; fulfilling orders; delivering subscriptions; auditing; processing data or statistics; and serving, customizing or delivering marketing or ads. These outside service providers are required to protect Personal Information entrusted to them and not use it for any other purpose than the specific service they are providing to us.
TO PROVIDE CO-BRANDED SERVICES AND FEATURES.
We may offer co-branded Services or features, such as webinars or other promotions together with a third party ("Co-Branded Services"). These Co-Branded Services may be hosted on the The Villagers Network Online Services or on the third party's service. By virtue of these relationships, we may share the information you submit in connection with the Co-Branded Service with the third party. The third party's use of your information will be governed by the third party's privacy policy.
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF THE VILLAGERS NETWORK AND OTHERS.
There may be instances when The Villagers Network may disclose your Personal Information, including situations where we have a good faith belief that such disclosure is necessary in order to: (i) protect, enforce, or defend the legal rights, privacy, safety, or property of The Villagers Network, our The Villagers Network affiliates or their employees, agents and contractors (including enforcement of our agreements and our terms of use); (ii) protect the safety, privacy, and security of users of our products and Services or members of the public; (iii) protect against fraud or for risk management purposes; (iv) comply with the law or legal process, including laws outside your country of residence; or (v) to respond to requests from public and government authorities including public and government authorities outside your country of residence.
TO COMPLETE A MERGER, SALE OF ASSETS, OR BANKRUPTCY.
If The Villagers Network sells all or part of its business or makes a sale or transfer of its assets or is otherwise involved in a merger, bankruptcy, or transfer of all or a material part of its business, The Villagers Network may transfer your information to the party or parties involved in the transaction as part of that transaction.
5. SECURITY
The Villagers Network uses a combination of administrative, technical, personnel and physical measures to safeguard Personal Information in its possession against loss, theft and unauthorized use, disclosure or modification. However, no one can guarantee the complete safety of your information. If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure (for example, if you feel that the security of any account you might have with us has been compromised), please immediately notify us of the problem by contacting Customer Service in accordance with the instructions below.
6. CHOICES AND ACCESS
Your Choices Regarding Our Use and Disclosure of Your Personal Information
We give you many choices regarding our use and disclosure of your Personal Information for marketing purposes.
You may opt-out from receiving electronic communications from us (including surveys or notifications), or our sharing of your Personal Information with The Villagers Network affiliates for their direct marketing purposes by changing your account settings through the appropriate link on the website account services page or following the unsubscribe instructions at the bottom of each email.
You may also opt-out from our sharing of your contact information with unaffiliated third parties for their marketing by contacting Customer Service as detailed below.
Please note that there are certain service notifications that you may not opt-out of, such as renewal notices and notifications of changes to The Villagers Network products and Services or policies. If you have installed a mobile app and you wish to stop receiving push notifications, you can change the settings either on your mobile device or through the app.
HOW TO ACCESS, CORRECT OR UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION.
You can access, review, correct, update, delete or modify your registration or subscription profile information and modify your preferences by contacting Customer Service, as indicated below. Most registered users can also update their Personal Information online by signing on to their accounts and visiting the appropriate account management sections of our websites. Please note that if you have registered for more than one of our publications or Services, you may need to update your information for each separately.
You may also contact The Villagers Network Customer Service at info@villagers.health.
For your protection, we may only implement requests with respect to the Personal Information associated with the particular email address that you use to send us your request, and we may need to verify your identity before implementing your request. We will try to comply with your request as soon as reasonably practicable.
Please note that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes and/or to complete any transactions that you began prior to requesting such change or deletion (e.g., when you subscribe to a Service, you may not be able to change or delete the Personal Information provided until after the completion of such Service).
7. OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
UPDATES TO PRIVACY POLICY.
The Villagers Network may modify this Privacy Policy. Please look at the Effective Date at the top of this Privacy Policy to see when this Privacy Policy was last revised. Any changes to this Privacy Policy will become effective when we post the revised Privacy Policy on The Villagers Network Online Services. Your use of The Villagers Network Online Services or your provision of personal information to us following these changes means that you accept the revised Privacy Policy.
DO NOT TRACK DISCLOSURE.
Some browsers or other tools include “Do Not Track” (DNT) features which, when turned on, send a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked across websites over time. The Worldwide Web Consortium (W3C) has been working with industry groups and regulators to develop a DNT browser technology standard to provide a common understanding as to how to interpret the DNT signals, but to date no standard has been adopted. Since there is no standard at this time, The Villagers Network does not currently respond to DNT signals. The Villagers Network will follow the progress of the W3C in developing the standard.
LOCATION OF DATA.
Your Personal Information may be stored, transferred to, and processed in any country where we have facilities or in which we engage service providers, and by using our products and Services, you consent to the processing and transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, including the United States, which may have different data protection rules than in your country.
DATA RETENTION.
We will retain your Personal Information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY A PAYMENT SERVICE.
In some cases, we may use an unaffiliated payment service to allow you to purchase a product or make payments (“Payment Service”). If you wish to purchase a product or make a payment in such a case, you will be directed to a Payment Service webpage. Any information that you provide to a Payment Service will be subject to the applicable Payment Service’s privacy policy, rather than this Privacy Policy. We have no control over, and are not responsible for, any Payment Service’s use of information collected through any Payment Service.
LINKED SERVICES.
The Villagers Network Online Services may also be linked to sites operated by third parties, and may carry advertisements or offer content, special offers, functionality, games or applications developed and maintained by third parties. Some of these third party sites may be co-branded with a The Villagers Network logo, even though they are not operated or maintained by us.
The Villagers Network is not responsible for the privacy practices of any such third parties, and once you leave the The Villagers Network Online Services or click an advertisement, or sign up for a special offer, you should check the applicable privacy policy of the other service.
8. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@villagers.health
We ask that you not disclose any sensitive Personal Information (e.g., social security numbers, information related to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or other beliefs, health, criminal background or trade union membership) when contacting us.