Privacy/Acceptable Use Policy/Term of Service Agreement

VetsCoR is sensitive to privacy issues with respect to the use of information provided to us over the Internet. We believe it is important for you to know how we handle the information about you that is received by us when you visit. Online privacy focuses mainly on the protection of "customer identifiable" information (e.g. name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, etc.) that an individual expects to be kept private.

Data Security

To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy and ensure only appropriate use of information submitted, physical, electronic and managerial safeguards have been established to secure the information collected online.

Responses to Email Inquiries

The return email address is used to answer email inquiries we receive. VetsCoR does not use the return email address for any other purpose and does not share the return email address with any third party.

Collection of Personal Information

We do not collect and then sell, distribute, or exchange personal information with third parties. In order to comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act ("COPPA"), VetsCoR does not knowingly collect any information from children under 13.

VetsCoR uses common web site analysis software to monitor our site activity (e.g. number of visits, average time spent on the site, number of page views, methods by which the site was found). We use this information internally to better understand our audience, offer more appealing content and continuously improve the user experience. VetsCoR may make use of a technology called cookies, in order to provide you with customized information for your specific market and to streamline and improve your user experience.

A cookie is a tiny element of data that a web site can send to your browser, which may then be stored on your hard drive so we can recognize you when you return. We do not use this cookie to collect any personal information about you or your family.

This VetsCoR web site may contain links to other sites. While we try to link only to sites that share our high standards and respect for privacy, we are not responsible for the content or the privacy practices employed by other sites.

Notification of Changes

VetsCoR reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time and will post any revisions on this site.

General

Our visitors may not use our network, machines, or services in any manner which:

· Violates any applicable law, regulation, treaty, or tariff.

· Infringes on the intellectual property rights of others.

Prohibited activity includes but is not limited to unauthorized use (or attempted unauthorized use) of any machines or networks, denial of service attacks, falsifying header information or user identification information, monitoring or scanning the networks of others without permission, sending unsolicited bulk email, maintaining an open mail relay, collecting email addresses from the Internet for the purpose of sending unsolicited bulk email or to provide collected addresses to others for that purpose, and transmitting or receiving copyright-infringing or obscene material.

Use of Content

You may use, copy and distribute the materials found on this VetsCoR web site for personal, noncommercial, informational purposes only. All copies that you make of the material must bear any copyright, trademark or other proprietary notice located on the site that pertain to the material being copied.

VetsCoR reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Modifications to this policy will be posted on this page.

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Posted 08/2004