Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we handle the personal information that you provide to us on Web sites controlled by Actient Pharmaceuticals and its affiliated companies (collectively, “Actient,” “us” or “we”), which link to this Privacy Policy and include, for example, www.actientpharma.com (collectively, “Actient Sites”). Unless otherwise specifically noted, this Privacy Policy does not apply to personal information collected from you offline, to Actient Web sites that do not link to this Privacy Policy, to residents of countries other than the United States, or to third-party Web sites to which the Actient Sites or other Actient Web sites may link. Actient is not responsible for the privacy policies or practices of any third party Web sites and you should make your own inquiries regarding them.  Your use of Actient Sites is subject to this Privacy Policy and the relevant terms, conditions and disclaimers for that particular site (“Terms of Use”).

By using an Actient Site, you agree to our collecting and using your personal information in the manner described in this Policy. Please read this Privacy Policy before using Actient Sites or submitting personal information to us.

What personal information does Actient collect?
The type of information collected from you will be based on the specific program that you register for, as indicated at the time of your registration. The information that we may ask you to provide may include your first and last name, your mailing address, your age, birth date, gender, e-mail address, and information about your medical conditions. Actient limits the collection and processing of personal information to what is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is to be used.

How does Actient collect information online?
Actient collects personal information that you enter into data fields on Actient Sites and which you submit to us via e-mail. For example, you may submit your name, postal address, e-mail address, and/or other information in order to receive information about various subjects, register for Actient programs, contact Actient customer service, or respond to Actient surveys. To protect your privacy, you should not provide Actient with any information that is not specifically requested.

In addition, for each visitor to the Web site we may collect non-personally identifiable information using various technologies, such as cookies, Internet tags, and Web beacons. Your Internet browser automatically transmits to Actient Sites some of this unidentifiable information, such as the URL of the Web site you just visited and the browser version your computer is operating.  Information collected in this manner is used to improve the Actient Sites by allowing Actient to provide better service, customize sites based on consumer preferences, compile statistics, analyze trends, and otherwise administer the Actient Sites.

In what circumstances might Actient collect and use personal information?
Actient will use the personal information you provide through Actient Sites to respond to your questions and to provide you with efficient customer service. After you have entered personal information into a form or data field on a Actient Site, Actient may use certain identifying technologies to allow that Web site to "remember" your personal preferences, such as sections of that Web site that you visit frequently and, if you choose, your user ID. We may also use this personal information for other business purposes, such as to offer you the opportunity to receive notices regarding Actient’s products or services, to invite you to participate in surveys about our products, or to notify you about special promotions.

Does Actient consolidate personal information?
Actient may consolidate the personal information of visitors who use Actient Sites. We use this information to help us better design Actient Sites and Actient products, to communicate information to you, to enhance our marketing and research activities, and to facilitate other business functions.

What choices do I have about how Actient collects and use personal information about me?
You may always limit the amount and type of personal information that Actient and any affiliated sponsors receive about you by choosing not to enter any personal information into forms or data fields on Actient Sites. Some of our online services can only be provided to you if you provide us with appropriate personal information. Other parts of Actient Sites may ask whether you wish to opt out or opt into our contact lists for offers, promotions and additional services that may be of interest to you.

Who will have access to personal information about me?
Personal information can be accessed by a restricted number of Actient employees, by certain companies with which Actient may conduct joint programs, and by individuals and entities with whom Actient contracts to carry out business activities for Actient.

Does Actient share personal information with third parties?
In some instances, we use third party companies to provide services for us, including assistance in maintaining and managing customer information, providing customer and Internet services, conducting Actient promotions and surveys, and communicating effectively with our customers. Some of these vendors are given access to some or all of the information you provide to us, including your e-mail address and may use cookies on our behalf. Except as disclosed in this Policy, Actient does not authorize such third parties to make use of personally identifiable information other than to provide Actient with these services. If Actient provides your personal information to individuals and entities which assist us with our business activities, it is Actient’s practice to require those individuals to use your personal information only to perform functions for Actient.

Actient reserves the right to disclose your personal information to (a) fulfill a government request; (b) conform with the requirements of law or to comply with legal process served on us; (c) protect or defend our legal rights or property, the Actient Sites or their users, or third party licensors of any material on the Actient Sites; or (d) in an emergency to protect national security or the health or safety of the users of the Actient Sites or the general public.

if Actient sells one of its product lines or divisions, your personal information may be transferred to the buyer so that the buyer can continue to provide you with information and services.

How does Actient secure personal information?
We use appropriate technical, administrative and physical safeguards to protect data that pertains to you from loss, misuse or alteration. Of course, no organization can guarantee the absolute security of personal information. You should keep in mind that Internet transmissions, particularly email transmissions, are never 100% secure or error-free. We urge you to please be careful and responsible whenever you are online and exercise caution when transmitting personal information over the Internet, especially personal information related to your health. Actient cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not gain access to your personal information; therefore, when submitting personal information to Actient Sites, you must weigh both the benefits and the risks.

How does Actient protect the privacy of children?
Actient does not knowingly collect or use any personal information from children (we define "children" as minors younger than 13) on any Actient Sites. We do not knowingly allow children to order our products, communicate with us, or use any of our online services. If you are a parent and become aware that your child has provided us with information, please contact us using one of the methods specified below, and we will work with you to address this issue.

What else should you know about your privacy?
Your use of any Actient Site, including any disputes arising from it, is subject to this Privacy Policy as well as our Terms of Use for that Actient Site and all dispute resolution provisions therein, limitation on damages and choice of law.  We encourage you to refer to this policy on an ongoing basis so that you understand our current privacy policy. Unless stated otherwise, our current privacy policy applies to all information that we have about you.

How can I contact Actient?
If you have questions about the use, amendment, or deletion of personal information that you have provided to us, or if you would like to opt out of future communications from a Actient business or a particular Actient program, please contact us by clicking on the Contact Us link on this Web site or by e-mailing us at info@actientpharma.com.

How will I know whether Actient has updated this policy?
Actient reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy without prior notice to reflect technological advancements, legal and regulatory changes and good business practices. If Actient changes its privacy practices, a new Privacy Policy will reflect those changes and the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy will be set forth in this paragraph. This Privacy Policy was last updated on May 27, 2009 and is effective as of that date.