Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy, Updated October 01st, 2024
VUIM Clinic, Inc. ("VUIM Clinic", “we", "us", or "our"), wants you to know how we use and protect the personal information you provide to us. We take the protection and proper use of your personal information seriously and are committed to protecting your personal information in our possession. To preserve your trust, we want you to understand what personal information we collect from you, how we use such information, and the choices you have regarding the use of this information.
Acceptance of Terms:
The following is the privacy policy applicable to the website. By using this website, you agree to the stated terms.
Information We Collect
Personal Information:"Personal Information" refers to any information we can use to identify or contact you, such as your name, address (city, state, zip), email address, telephone number, profession, contact preference, connection to VUIM Clinic, etc. We may collect information in the following ways:
When you request treatment(s)
When you visit or use our scheduler, class registration, membership portal, gift card portal, or event RSVP
When you sign up for newsletters or other communications from us
When you participate in an online survey
When you provide personal information in a community area or other public forum
From Your Activity: We may capture the IP address and ID of the device you use to connect to the online service, the type of operating system and browser you use, and the information about the site you came from, the parts of our online service you access, the type of mobile device you use, and the site you visit next.
From Cookies: A cookie is a small amount of data that often includes an anonymous unique identifier sent to your browser from a website and stored on your computer's hard drive. Each website can send its own cookie to your browser if your browser's preferences allow it, but to protect your privacy, your browser only permits a website to access the cookies it has already sent to you. You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is set. (Check your browser's "Help" menu for details on changing your cookie preferences.)
Using pixel tags and similar technologies: Tracking pixels may be used to track how you engage with our services (e.g., email newsletters) to help ensure we are providing you with valuable content.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze the website's audience and improve our content. No personal information is collected by Google Analytics. For further information on the privacy policy concerning Google Analytics, please refer to their privacy policy. If you have enabled a “do not track” feature on your browser, we will not use Google Analytics to track your activity.
Information Collected by and From Social Media Services and Other Third-Party Platforms:You may engage with our content on or through social media services or other third-party platforms, such as Facebook. When you engage with our content on these platforms, we may have access to certain information in your profile. This may include your name, email address, photo, gender, birthday, location, and an ID associated with the applicable third-party platform or social media account. Please refer to their respective privacy policies and terms of use, which may permit you to modify your privacy settings.
When using a link to visit a third-party website, you are subject to that website's privacy and security practices, which may differ from ours. Please familiarize yourself with the privacy policy, terms of use, and security practices of that third-party website before providing any information.
How We Use and Share the Information
VUIM Clinic will not sell, trade, or share your personal information with any other entity, nor will we send mailings to you on behalf of other organizations unless you have given VUIM Clinic specific permission to do so.
Other Business Purposes: We may use Personal Information for other business purposes, such as conducting audits, fraud monitoring and prevention, developing new services, enhancing or modifying our programs and services, identifying usage trends, determining the effectiveness of campaigns, and expanding our business activities.
Online payment information, such as credit card numbers, is not stored in any VUIM Clinic system. Should you voluntarily disclose personal information online (e.g., on message boards, through email, or in chat areas), that information may be collected and used by others.
Email communication from VUIM Clinic adheres to the CAN-SPAM Act and contains an opt-out link. If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy on this site, please contact us.
Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Once your personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
Your Rights Regarding Your Information
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights related to your personal information, such as:
The right to access your personal information and receive a copy.
The right to correct or update inaccurate information.
The right to request deletion or restriction of your information.
The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
The right to data portability.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact email]. We may require additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers that assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential and comply with applicable data privacy laws.
International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be transferred to, stored, or processed in a country other than your own. If you are located in the European Economic Area, your personal information may be transferred to countries that do not provide the same level of protection as your jurisdiction. We take appropriate measures to ensure your personal information remains protected in accordance with this privacy policy.
Data Breach Notification
In the event of a data breach that exposes your personal information, we will promptly notify you and take all appropriate measures to address the breach, in compliance with applicable laws.
Opt-Out of Data Sharing
You may choose to limit the use of your personal information for non-essential purposes, such as marketing. To opt out of any such uses, you can unsubscribe from our communications or contact us directly to update your preferences.
California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to request information about how we collect, use, and share their personal data and can request that we delete any personal information we have collected. California residents can also opt-out of the sale of their personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us at [contact email].
Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly request personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. With parental consent, we may collect information from children under 13, such as their name, address, and email address. Parents can revoke consent and request that information about their children be hidden or deleted by contacting our offices. To comply with such requests, we must verify the identity of the requesting parent.
Changes to This Online Privacy Policy
VUIM Clinic may change this Online Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify you by appropriate means, such as by posting the revised policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Any changes will become effective when posted unless indicated otherwise.
Policy on Discontinuing Contact
It is the policy of VUIM Clinic, Inc. to discontinue contacting any person upon that person’s written request.
Limitation: This policy does not prohibit contact that is solicited by a person or their representative, even if the person has requested to be placed on the "do not contact" list.
Procedure: Upon a person’s (or their authorized representative’s) request that VUIM Clinic discontinue further contacts, their name and address will be promptly removed from the database or modified to ensure that no further contact is made. We will also take steps to remove the person’s name from any external databases or records under VUIM Clinic's control.
Permanent Record: VUIM Clinic will maintain a record of all requests for discontinuance of contact. These records will be maintained to the extent necessary for legal purposes, in keeping with our document retention policy.