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Site Policy and Terms of Use

Site Policy and Terms of Use

Permission to use material from this Web site / Reprints / Copyright
Linking policy
Security and Privacy policy
Disclaimer

Permission to use material from this Web site / Reprints / Copyright

VVSD retains copyright on the content of this site, unless otherwise noted. Information and materials copyrighted by VVSD are for noncommercial use only.

Reprint or reuse of information from this site without change

To request permission to use information without change from this Web site, send an e-mail describing intended use and duration to info@vvsd.net


Logos and graphics
Using any of VVSD’s registered trademarks without the Organization’s prior consent is strictly prohibited. Please send written permission requests to Security

Personal Information
We take every precaution to protect your personal information. At VVSD, your personal information is kept confidential and stored in a secure environment. Access to your information is restricted only to authorized staff with a legitimate and specific business purpose. For example, our finance employees need access to information to process online donations. If you have any questions about the security at our Web site, send an e-mail to info@vvsd.net

Photographs
The photographs on our Web site are not available for reproduction.

Translations and adaptations
Translations or adaptations of VVSD content must be reviewed and approved by VVSD. Please send queries to info@vvsd.net

Press releases
Reprint of VVSD content or references to VVSD contact information in an organization’s press release must be approved by the public relations director of the Organization. Please send queries to info@vvsd.net

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Linking policy
When linking to VVSD Web site, Web managers should be aware that VVSD trademarks are not available for posting or replication on third party Web sites without a written agreement with VVSD. As part of the permission agreement for Web linking, third parties must post the following with any trademark or content used from VVSD’s Web site:

VVSD is not responsible for information or advice provided by others, including information on sites we link to. Please direct any questions to Security

We take every precaution to protect your personal information. At VVSD, your personal information is kept confidential and stored in a secure environment. Access to your information is restricted only to authorized staff with a legitimate and specific business purpose. For example, our finance employees need access to information to process online donations. If you have any questions about the security at our Web site, send an e-mail to info@vvsd.net


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Security and privacy policy
VVSD is committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our Web site. Information we collect from you is used to improve our site, provide you a better experience, respond to your questions and process your online donations.

Information collection

We collect one type of information on our Web site:

Personal information provided by you. We collect e-mail addresses and other personal information only when you provide it to us. If you fill out a form or survey, request information or make a donation, we may collect your name, address, city, state, zip code, telephone number and e-mail address.

Use of personal information
VVSD may collect information from different points on our Web site. We do not sell, trade or rent our Web site visitor’s personal information to others other than those outlined in this section. If you willingly provide us your personal information, VVSD may use it in the following ways:

Donations
When you make an online donation to us, it’s possible your name may be on some mailing lists shared with other reputable organizations. As a donor, you may request to have your name removed from these mailing lists. See the Your Choice section below to learn how.

E-mail Information Requests and Questions
When we respond to your e-mail requests or questions, we may collect your e-mail address and send you VVSD e-mail bulletins or news. To opt out and remove your name from future e-mails, follow the unsubscribe instructions in the message.

Event Registration
VVSD provides online registration for our major events, such as the education and research conferences. We may collect your e-mail address and send you VVSD e-mail bulletins or news. To opt out and remove your name from future e-mails, follow the unsubscribe instructions in the message.

Your consent
By using the VVSD Web site, you consent to the collection and use of the information described above. Any changes to this policy will be posted prior to their implementation.

Your choice
We respect your privacy and recognize that you may wish to limit the ways in which we contact you. Simply send an e-mail to info@vvsd.net with the following information:

  • To remove your name from mailing lists shared with other organizations, please provide your full name, mailing address and a sentence requesting removal.
  • To remove your name from VVSD postal mailing list, please provide your full name, mailing address and a sentence requesting suppression of your personal information in our files.
  • To review or correct your personal information with VVSD, please provide your name and a sentence requesting a review or a correction.

Security
We take every precaution to protect your personal information. At VVSD, your personal information is kept confidential and stored in a secure environment. Access to your information is restricted only to authorized staff with a legitimate and specific business purpose. For example, our finance employees need access to information to process online donations. If you have any questions about the security at our Web site, send an e-mail to info@vvsd.net

Cookies
VVSD does not currently use cookies on its’ web site.

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Disclaimer
VVSD works to ensure that the information provided on its official Web site is accurate, timely, and useful. However, the information contained on VVSD Web site should not be considered medical guidance or professional advice. VVSD, its affiliates or agents, or any other parties involved in the preparation or publication of this site are not responsible for errors or omissions in information provided on this site or any actions resulting from the use of such information. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other reliable sources and to direct any questions concerning their personal health to licensed physicians or other appropriate health care professionals. Corrections and additions to this site will be made when necessary or as time permits.

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