Privacy Policy

The New Paradigm in Managing Atrial Fibrillation site ("Site") is owned by the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the Heart Rhythm Society, and operated by the American College of Cardiology Foundation ("THE OWNERS"), 2400 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. THE OWNERS are committed to maintaining your confidence and trust with respect to the information we collect from you. This privacy policy sets forth the information we collect about you, how we use this information, and the choices you have about how we use such information.

Cookies

Like most web sites, this Site collects information regarding your use of the Site through the use of cookies. Cookies are anonymous, unique alphanumeric identifiers sent to your browser from a website's computers and stored on your computer. The type of information we collect as a result of a cookie being stored on your computer includes the Internet protocol (IP) address used to connect your computer to the Internet; computer and connection information such as browser type and version, operating system, and platform; click stream data, including date and time, cookie number and content you viewed or searched for on the Site.

We collect and use, and may from time to time supply third parties with, non-personally identifiable information as anonymous, aggregated user data for the purposes of site usage analysis, quality control and improving the Site. We use temporary "session" cookies to maintain information we need to have in order for you to view articles and browse from page to page. We use "persistent" cookies to give you a more personalized browsing experience and to help you navigate the Site more efficiently. In all cases in which cookies are used, the cookie will not collect personally identifiable information except with your explicit permission. You can prevent your browser from accepting new cookies, have the browser notify you when you receive a new cookie, or disable cookies altogether by accessing your browser's preferences menu. If you choose to disable cookies altogether, you can use the Site but may not be able to login to the Site with a personal User Name and Password or make use of the advanced personalization features of the Site.

Collection and Use of Information

We sometimes request users of the Site to provide personally identifiable information. The information collected from a user is strictly voluntary. In order to access certain content and to make use of the advanced personalization features of the Site, you must register and obtain a personal User Name and Password. If you register, you may be asked for your contact information, such as your name, e-mail address, postal address, work setting, profession, principal professional field and country of residence ("Personal Information"). The Personal Information is linked directly to a personal User Name and Password chosen by the user and can only be retrieved by supplying the correct User Name and Password that is linked to that profile.

How Personal Information Is Used

We use the Personal Information that you provide for such purposes as: completion and support of the activity for which the information was provided, such as allowing access to or delivery of our products or services, fulfilling an order or subscription, or responding to your requests or inquiries. We also may use the Personal Information for Site and system administration, such as for the technical support of the Site and its computer system, including processing computer account information, information used in the course of securing and maintaining the Site, and verification of Site activity by the Site or its agents; tailoring or customizing content or design of the Site during a single visit to the Site and individualized personalization of the Site on repeat visits; research and development to enhance, evaluate and improve the Site and our services; analysis to create a profile used to determine the habits, interests or other characteristics of users for purposes of research, analysis and anonymous reporting, and communicating with you about changes or updates to the Site or, with your consent, special offers or promotions.

Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

Access to your Personal Information is restricted to use by THE OWNERS and entities acting as our agents, representatives, or partners. If you give us your consent, we also may share your Personal Information with affiliated and/or non-affiliated third parties whose products and services may be of interest to you, and registered users who have consented to receiving information relevant to their profession and expertise may receive e-mails from these third parties.
We will not otherwise disclose any Personal Information without your consent except as stated herein and in response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish or exercise our rights to defend against legal claims; and if we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, safety of person or property, violation of our policies, or as otherwise required by law.

About This Privacy Policy

The foregoing is the current privacy policy of the Site. We reserve the right to change this policy at any time without notice. Any changes to this policy will be posted on this webpage. Our policy does not create a contract or any legal rights.

This privacy policy applies solely to the information you provide while visiting this Site. The terms of this privacy policy do not govern Personal Information furnished through any means other than this Site (such as via telephone or postal mail).

This Site may contain links to other websites that are beyond our control. Other websites to which you link may contain privacy policies that are different from this privacy policy. We encourage you to check the privacy policy of each website you visit before submitting any information to them.

Questions, Complaints, and Dispute Resolution

If you have any questions or comments regarding this privacy policy, please contact the American College of Cardiology Foundation Resource Center at the address or telephone number detailed below:

American College of Cardiology Foundation
Resource Center
2400 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Telephone (Toll free in US/Canada): (800) 253-4636 x5603
Telephone (outside of US/Canada): (301) 897-5400 x5603
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If at any time you believe that we have not adhered to this privacy policy or you have a complaint regarding the way your Personal Information is being handled, please contact the ACCF Resource Center. Disputes under this privacy policy will be resolved by the ACCF Resource Center, which will use reasonable efforts to promptly investigate and, if necessary, to correct any problem.