Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy
Your ("you") relationship with Medtipster ("we" or "us") will not only be valuable and educational, it will also be secure. We understand that you may have concerns about the privacy of your information, which is why we put together this Privacy Policy - to let you know how committed Medtipster is to your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how Medtipster will collect, maintain and use your information.

Mission
SIMPLY PUT
We will not collect your private information without your knowledge.
We will not knowingly disclose your personal information to third parties, except as provided for herein.
We will allow you to determine, and modify, the reasons for which we use your personal information.
We will allow you to view, update or change your personal information.
We will take the steps outlined herein to secure the information we collect from you.
INFORMATION THAT WE COLLECT
Private Information
Private information includes personal information (defined below) and sensitive information (defined below). We understand that the personal or sensitive information you share with Medtipster is just that - personal and sensitive. If you feel comfortable enough to share your private information with Medtipster, we will honor your trust.

Personal Information
Personal information is information that can identify you. This includes information such as your name, email address and street address. You may choose to share personal information with us in the course of benefitting from our services or participating in our programs. We will collect and secure the personal information you voluntarily share with us. You may furnish us with your personal information when creating an account with Medtipster, when requesting information or consenting to specific services, and when participating in our programs.

Sensitive Information
Sensitive information is any healthcare information that you may share with Medtipster. This includes information such as medication names and medical conditions. You may decide to share sensitive information with us in order to receive greater benefit from our services or to participate in our programs. We will collect and secure the sensitive information you voluntarily share with us. You may share sensitive information with us when searching our databases, requesting alerts, asking questions, requesting information or participating in our promotions.

OTHER INFORMATION
Cookies
Cookies are pieces of information that we place on your computer when you visit our website or click through to our site from another website. Cookies enable us to serve you better by facilitating your visits to our site. We understand that not everyone wants to permit the use of cookies. The Help section on your browser explains how to adjust your browser settings to prevent cookies from being stored on your computer. If you click on any banners or advertisements of outside entities displayed on our website these entities may place cookies on your computer. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the privacy policies of these outside entities to learn if and how they will use your information.

Session Logs
Session logs track your movement when visiting our website, as well as information about your browser, operating system and internet information. Session logs track how you arrive at our website and what you do when you are here. Session logs assist us in managing our website, enhancing the Medtipster experience for you, and in marketing and other efforts. If you click on any banners or advertisements of outside entities displayed on our website, these entities may use session logs to track your browsing activities. We do not control these session logs, and you should check the privacy policies of these outside entities to learn if, and to what extent, they will track your Internet activity.

INFORMATION YOU SHARE ABOUT YOUR FRIENDS
You may ask Medtipster to notify your friend about medtipster.com or any of our services or programs. In the event you do so, we will only use your friend's personal information for the purpose for which you provide it to us. If and when your friend creates their own Medtipster account or otherwise shares their information with us, their information will be protected as provided herein.

Notice: Third Party Advertising
Some of the advertisements and other services that appear on our website are delivered to you by Internet advertising companies. These companies utilize certain technologies, such as cookies and session logs, to deliver advertisements and marketing messages to you, and to collect anonymous information about your visit to our sites and other websites.  

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use and disclose your information to the extent that we, in good faith, believe is required by law, and to provide the service(s) you request from us. Also, in the event a part or all of Medtipster's business is sold, we may transfer your information in the sale. Other than this, we will never share your personal information with another party without your permission.

Private Information
We may use your private information for the purpose(s) of which you provided it to us. You determine why you share your private information with us. You may elect from services such as (i) seeking where and how certain medications can be obtained at a low price or at a discount, (ii) receiving notifications when medications have been made available through discount drug programs, (iii) receiving notifications when other healthcare services (such as flu shots, vaccines, etc.) are made available by providers, (iv) receiving information related to certain medical conditions, (v) receiving alerts when information related to certain medical conditions are posted on our website, (vi) receiving offers of products or services related to certain medications and/or medical conditions, (vii) participating in our programs, (viii) receiving notification of new features and services offered by us, (ix) communicating with us. We may also use your private information to send you information about your relationship with Medtipster and/or to notify you of programs or promotions applicable to you. In order to provide our services, we occasionally provide information to other entities that work on our behalf.

Other Information
We may use other information collected about you to enhance our website and services. We also may use other information collected about you for research, product or service development and business purposes, including diagnosing technical problems and marketing efforts.

De-identified Information
We may use information that has been de-identified for research, product or service development or other business purposes. In addition, we may share de-identified information with outside entities.

Note: Other Websites
Medtipster is not responsible for the activities of other websites. Medtipster makes no representation as to the policies or practices of any outside entity that may have a display on our website, with regard to their data collection, information use or any other activities. We recommend that you view the privacy policy of any websites you visit.

Note: Certain Features of Medtipster's Website
Certain features of our website, including the interactive map service, are provided through the service of other websites. We make no representation as to the policies or practices of these websites with regard to your information, and refer you to the privacy policy of these outside entities. The interactive map service is provided with Microsoft's Bing or Google's map service. Please see Microsoft's and Google's privacy policies for information on how Microsoft and Google collect and use your information.

ACCEPTANCE OF PRIVACY POLICY
By using our website and/or furnishing us with any of your information, you affirm that you have read and understand the terms contained in our Privacy Policy as currently in effect, and agree that we may collect, use and disclose your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy as currently in effect, and as required by law. If you do not agree with these terms, do not provide any private information to us and leave this website immediately. If you decide in the future to withdraw your consent you must notify us, erase any of the private information contained in your Medtipster account and request that we delete your account. We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy, and may do so by posting any revisions on our website. Thus, we recommend you periodically visit our site so that you are up-to-date on the latest version of our Privacy Policy.

HOW WE SECURE YOUR INFORMATION
Information you provide us is securely transmitted through the use of extended validation secure socket layer encryption. Our entire website is secured with this high level of encryption, so wherever on our website you are, any information you share with us with be securely transmitted. All information retained by Medtipster is stored on a secure server. Medtipster is not responsible for the security of information transmitted to us through email. Such information will only be protected to the extent your email and email transmission protocol are protected. Once the information contained in the email reaches us, we will protect the information in accordance with the applicable provisions set forth herein.

UPDATING YOUR INFORMATION
To view, update and change your personal information, you may log into your Medtipster account. You may also change the purpose(s) for which we use your private information by logging into your Medtipster account or notifying us via email. You can stop the delivery of email from Medtipster by following the instructions in the email you receive. We are not responsible for the accuracy of any information you enter into your account. We will extend the protections outlined herein to the information you share with us. By creating a Medtipster account you agree not to share your personal login information to any other individual. We are not responsible for actions taken by others with whom you share your personal login information with respect to your account information, or for actions taken by Medtipster with respect to or in reliance on your private information as affected by such individuals. By requesting notification from Medtipster for a service offered through our website, or by participating in one of our programs, you assert that any addresses you list as your own are your own, and that you are permitted to receive personal messages at those addresses.