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Privacy Policy
We Respect Your Privacy
This notice explains our online information practices. By visiting The TMJ Association (TMJA) at www.tmj.org you are accepting our practices described in this privacy policy.
Security
To prevent unauthorized access, maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we maintain physical, electronic and administrative safeguards to secure the information we collect online.
Why is information collected?
We collect information to help us document to elected officials, policy makers, government agencies and professional organizations, and others how seriously TMJ affects millions of people. This information also helps connect those who have asked us for help to fellow TMJ patients with whom they can share their stories and provide support.
What information is collected?
Aggregate Information
In addition to information provided by our visitors, we use the normal tracking tools associated with standard Internet protocols and Web based systems. This system information is typically stored in log files and the information is used for aggregate reporting. The information collected includes standard server log information, such as the domain name or Internet Protocol (IP) address from which you access the Internet, the date and time you access our site, the pages you viewed, the type of browser and operating system you used to access our site, and, if you linked to our site from another Web site, that Web site's address. Our Web site logs are not personally identifiable, and we make no attempt to link them with the individuals who actually browse the site. We use aggregate information gathered from site visits to better design our Web site. This information supplies us with a broad picture of how people use our Web site in order to help the management of our systems and to better serve our audience.
Web site Comments/E-mails
With Web site comments and e-mail inquiries, we store the inquiry and the e-mail address information so that we can respond electronically. We do not identify publicly without prior consent anyone who sends questions or comments to our Web site.
Registration
The TMJA collects and stores registration information in a database. This information includes: name, e-mail address, mailing address, telephone, fax, description of the visitor, how you heard about us, if you would like to receive e-mail Web site updates and if you would like to receive an electronic copy of our newsletter and science journal. Personal information is private and confidential. Additionally, all information is stored in a secure location accessible only by authorized staff. All information is held in confidence. The TMJA does not sell or share its information.
Contributions
We maintain records of all contributions to the TMJA. Personal information is private and confidential. Additionally, all information is stored in a secure location accessible only by authorized staff. All information is held in confidence. The TMJA does not sell or share its information.
Links to Other Sites
The TMJA has links to other Web sites that are not under its control. The TMJA is not responsible for the contents of any linked Web site, or any link contained in a linked Web site, or any changes or updates to Web sites including the linked Web sites. The inclusion of any link does not imply endorsement by TMJA of that Web site.
The TMJA is not responsible for the privacy practices of such other Web sites. We encourage you to read the privacy statements of each and every Web site that requires personal information from you.
Support Contacts
From time to time, TMJ patients who call The TMJ Association ask to be put in touch with other TMJ patients in order to discuss their common experiences, and a number of individuals have consented to be contacted by other TMJ patients for this purpose. The TMJ Association is willing to facilitate contact between TMJ patients for this purpose, but the individual(s) whose contact information is provided by The TMJ Association are neither the employees nor agents of the Association. Consequently, The TMJ Association is not responsible for any actions taken or advice provided by these individuals. The TMJ Association does not endorse any particular medical treatment or procedure, nor do we make any medical or dental referrals. We ask the individuals whose contact information is provided to follow the same policies. If you experience a problem with one of these individuals, please contact us immediately in writing
Privacy Policy Revisions
The TMJA reserves the right to change this policy at any time. Our privacy policy will be kept up-to-date and clearly posted on our Web site.