Information Collection
OSEA is the sole owner of the information collected on www.oseafrica.org and affiliated sites. OSEA collects information at several different points on the Web site.
Periodically, a user must complete a registration form to register for OSEA events. During registration a user is required to give contact information. This information is used to contact the user about the event for which the user has registered or related events, services and products. The attendee lists for OSEA Topical Meetings are made available to attendees for networking purposes.
Authors and reviewers may provide personal information in the process of submitting a manuscript or review, or when establishing reviewer expertise profiles. We do not distribute personally identifiable information except as is consistent with the scholarly publishing peer-review process (e.g., for the purpose of introducing your submission to an editorial review board).
Information is collected through cookies, log files, link tracking, and/or third parties. Some of the collected information is tied to the user's personally identifiable information to provide offers and improve the content of the site for the user.
Cookies
OSEA may use cookies to record session information such as items that visitors add to their shopping cart.
Database Confidentiality
OSEA does not sell or share email addresses with other organizations without the express permission of the user. OSEA does not sell contact information from the database to non-members.
Contact information for OSEA members is automatically included in the directory of members, which is available to members, unless an OSEA member has opted out.
Log Files
Web site log files are used to store information such as: internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, internet service provider (ISP), referring/exit pages, platform type, date/time stamp, and number of clicks. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user's movement within the site and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use. IP addresses, etc. are not linked to personally identifiable information. The log files are used by utility tracking software to analyze user movement.
Database download logs track which articles have been downloaded by which IP (for institutional subscriptions) or individual (for individual subscriptions). If downloads exceed a standard level, the individual or institution will receive a warning and service may be disconnected. This action is taken to ensure that the systems remain available to all subscribers. Individuals have access to a report that details the articles they have downloaded. Institutions have access to a report that details the articles downloaded by IP addresses at their institution.
Email tracking
Link tracking is used within HTML-based emails to track which links have been clicked by the recipients. This tracking provides a means to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Legal Disclaimer
Though every effort is made to preserve user privacy, it may be necessary to disclose personal information when required by law, such as in compliance with a court order or other legal or governmental process.
Notifications
OSEA may use your information to provide you with information on new products, services, or upcoming events. More and more OSA information is provided by email, so you may not receive notices on these subjects if you opt-out. If you wish not to receive email from OSEA, you may use the “unsubscribe” link provided at the bottom of every email.
OSEA may also use your contact information to reach you through phone, mail or fax. Please send an email to info@oseafrica.org or call 254-20-633897 or 254-020-2727682 if you wish to be removed from all contacts by these methods.
If you are an OSEA member, you may not opt out of OSEA business mailings such as the election mailing.
Ad Servers
OSEA does not partner with nor have special relationships with ad server companies.
Links
This Web site may contain links to non-OSEA sites. OSEA is not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. This privacy statement applies solely to information collected by OSEA-hosted and maintained Web sites.
Online Discussion Forums
Whenever you voluntarily disclose personal information online, that information can be collected and used by others. By posting personal information online that is publicly accessible, you may receive unsolicited messages from other parties in return.
Security
This Web site takes every precaution to protect user information. When users submit sensitive information via the Web site, their information is protected both online and off-line.
SSL encryption software is used on forms requesting financial information. Full credit card numbers are not stored in our databases.
User information is restricted within the OSEA offices. Employees who need the information to perform a specific job are granted access to personally identifiable information. Servers that store personally identifiable information are in a locked facility.
Correcting/Updating/Deleting/Deactivating Personal Information
If a user's personally identifiable information changes, or if a user no longer desires the services provided, send an email to Customer Service at custserv@oseafrica.org, or contact OSEA by telephone or postal mail at the contact information listed below.
Modifications to the Policy
OSEA may modify, add or remove portions of the Privacy Policy at any time. Customer information may be used for new, unanticipated uses not previously disclosed in the privacy notice. Information practice changes will be posted on this Web site.
Contact Information
If users have any questions or suggestions regarding this privacy policy, please contact OSEA at:
The Ophthalmology Society of Eastern Africa
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill Medical Centre
4th Floor, Suite 4E, P. O. Box 332-00200 (KNH), Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 254-020-2727682, E-mail: info@oseafrica.org
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