LAST UPDATE OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY – Jan 4, 2025
BEFORE USING OUR SITES, PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY.
This Privacy Policy applies to MECP Health (“MECP Health”) and explains our policies on the gathering and use of information on this site and our other sites (collectively the “Sites”). MECP Health is committed to providing safe websites for visitors of all ages and has implemented this Privacy Policy to demonstrate our firm commitment to your privacy. MECP Health complies with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws and regulations.
There may be links from our Sites to other websites; note that this Privacy Policy applies only to our Sites and not to any third-party websites to which our Sites may be linked. You should check the privacy policy of any linked site and/or make inquiries with the operator of that linked site regarding its privacy practices. These links are provided solely for your convenience and are for informational purposes only; MECP Health does not endorse, and is not responsible for, any linked website.
Although you are not required to register to access our Sites, you may be asked to provide personal information when you visit certain sections. Your use of our Sites signifies your acknowledgment and consent to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to the Policy, please discontinue using our Sites. By continuing to use the Sites, you accept the terms in effect at the time of use.
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
“Personal Information” is information about you that identifies you as an individual or relates to you as a business, for example, your name, address, email address, or telephone number.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through surveys, search functions, questionnaires, feedback forms, “Tell Your Story” forms, contact pages, product pages, and similar methods. Some of our Sites include health assessment tools that request self-assessment information. We may also ask for additional information, such as your email address, if you wish to obtain services or information, participate in a contest, or resolve a complaint or concern.
MECP Health focuses on delivering pharmaceutical products, medical devices, and services to healthcare professionals and the community at large. In carrying out our business, we collect and use a variety of personal information.
The type of personal information MECP Health collects varies depending on our interaction with you, but we will take reasonable care to collect only the information necessary to process, record, and manage your interaction with us, or for the purposes described below. For example, if you are a healthcare professional, we may collect and record your personal and professional details (such as qualifications, education, training, and areas of practice) and notes from our interactions with you. We may also obtain information from publicly available sources.
HOW MECP HEALTH USES INFORMATION GATHERED ABOUT ONLINE VISITORS
Before providing personal information, please note that any information collected on our Sites may be used in aggregate form for research and development related to our Sites and for future site improvements. If you request it, we may also use the information you provide to send you promotional materials. Specifically, we may use information gathered about you for purposes including, but not limited to:
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Tailoring Our Content
- Monitoring interest in our products and adjusting site content based on user preferences.
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Personalization
- Creating a profile about you to display content that may be more relevant to you.
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Marketing and Promotions
- If you have indicated a desire to receive additional information, sending you details about our products, services, and special offers.
Additional reasons we may collect and use personal information include, but are not limited to:
- Responding to product inquiries or suggestions for product improvements.
- Facilitating meetings with sales representatives or other staff.
- Detecting and preventing fraud, and safeguarding MECP Health’s financial interests.
- Fulfilling legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., reporting relevant product safety information).
- Monitoring the safety and efficacy of our products.
- Responding to medical information queries and better understanding your interests or concerns.
- Establishing and maintaining communications with you.
- Determining your eligibility for MECP Health products or services.
- Considering you for employment if you apply for a job.
- Conducting regular business operations (e.g., website management, research, product development).
PROMOTIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL OFFERS
With your permission, information submitted during registration or another submission process may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. If you prefer that your information not be used for such purposes, you may opt out by emailing us or by updating your registration preferences. MECP Health takes reasonable measures to maintain personal information in a secure environment. If you need to update your personal information or opt out of marketing communications, please contact us as described below.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
MECP Health will not disclose your personal information to any third parties other than an authorized MECP Health agent or representative, except:
- As Described in This Privacy Policy
- To Comply with Legal Obligations
- Such as laws, regulations, warrants, subpoenas, or court orders.
- Regulatory or Safety Reporting
- If you report an adverse event or side effect, MECP Health may be required to disclose this information to U.S. and/or international regulatory authorities.
Please note that any of these disclosures may involve storing or processing personal information outside your state of residence or outside the United States. Consequently, your information may be subject to different privacy laws, including foreign laws that may allow government authorities greater access than in your home jurisdiction.
COOKIES
Like many websites, MECP Health may use standard technology called “cookies.” Cookies are small data files downloaded to your device when you visit a website. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may affect the functionality of some areas of our Sites.
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN ONLINE
MECP Health considers the protection of children’s privacy—especially online—to be of utmost importance. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors, nor do we allow minors to register on our Sites or request information via our help lines.
ADDITIONAL TERMS FOR CERTAIN WEBSITES
Some of our Sites require registration. Generally, you do not need to provide personal information as a condition for using our Sites. However, if a Site is restricted to healthcare professionals or patients who require prescription medications, we may require certain information upon registration (for example, proof of professional credentials).
PROTECTION OF INFORMATION
Our Commitment to Security
MECP Health employs physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and help prevent unauthorized access to the data we collect, and to maintain data accuracy and proper usage. We apply security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, storing data in secure facilities, and limiting access to only those employees who need it to fulfill their responsibilities.
Storage of Information
Personal information you share with us is stored on our database servers located at MECP Health data centers or hosted by third parties who have agreed to observe the principles of this Privacy Policy.
POLICY CHANGE
Should we update our Privacy Policy, any changes will be posted on this page so that you know what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.
ACCEPTANCE OF OUR PRIVACY POLICY
By using this Site or any other MECP Health Site, you signify your acceptance of our Privacy Policy and agree to the terms and conditions posted here. By submitting your information, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this Policy, please discontinue using our Sites.
For further information or if you have any questions, please contact us using the information provided on our Sites.