Privacy Policy:

Betances Medical Center ("Betances") operates Betances.org and may operate other websites. It is Betances's policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our websites.

Website Visitors

Like most website operators, Betances collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. Betances's purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how Betances's visitors use its website. From time to time, Betances may release non-personally-identifying information in the aggregate, e.g., by publishing a report on trends in the usage of its website.

Betances also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments on Betances.org blogs/sites. Betances only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below, except that commenter IP addresses and email addresses are visible and disclosed to the administrators of the blog/site where the comment was left.

Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information

Certain visitors to Betances's websites choose to interact with Betances in ways that require Betances to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that Betances gathers depends on the nature of the interaction. For example, we ask visitors who sign up at Betances.org to provide a username and email address. Those who engage in transactions with Betances are asked to provide additional information, including as necessary the personal and financial information required to process those transactions. In each case, Betances collects such information only insofar as is necessary or appropriate to fulfill the purpose of the visitor's interaction with Betances. Betances does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below. And visitors can always refuse to supply personally-identifying information, with the caveat that it may prevent them from engaging in certain website-related activities.

Aggregated Statistics

Betances may collect statistics about the behavior of visitors to its websites. Betances may display this information publicly or provide it to others. However, Betances does not disclose personally-identifying information other than as described below.

Protection of Certain Personally-Identifying Information

Betances discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only to those of its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations that (i) need to know that information in order to process it on Betances's behalf or to provide services available at Betances's websites, and (ii) that have agreed not to disclose it to others. Some of those employees, contractors and affiliated organizations may be located outside of your home country; by using Betances's websites, you consent to the transfer of such information to them. Betances will not rent or sell potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information to anyone. Other than to its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations, as described above, Betances discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only in response to a subpoena, court order or other governmental request, or when Betances believes in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of Betances, third parties or the public at large. If you are a registered user of an Betances website and have supplied your email address, Betances may occasionally send you an email to tell you about new features, solicit your feedback, or just keep you up to date with what's going on with Betances and our products. If you send us a request (for example via email or via one of our feedback mechanisms), we reserve the right to publish it in order to help us clarify or respond to your request or to help us support other users. Betances takes all measures reasonably necessary to protect against the unauthorized access, use, alteration or destruction of potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information.

Cookies

A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor's computer, and that the visitor's browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. Betances uses cookies to help Betances identify and track visitors, their usage of Betances website, and their website access preferences. Betances visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using Betances's websites, with the drawback that certain features of Betances's websites may not function properly without the aid of cookies.

Cookie Consent & Choices (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process personal data under one or more lawful bases, such as your consent (for optional cookies), our legitimate interests (such as improving site performance and preventing abuse), performance of a contract, and compliance with legal obligations. Where required, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies. You can also control cookies through your browser settings and, where available, through any cookie preference or consent tools on this Website.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences (where available) or by clearing cookies in your browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

SMS / Text Messaging

If you choose to provide your phone number and opt in to receive SMS or text messages from Betances, you consent to receive messages at the number provided. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. You can reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe, and reply HELP for assistance. Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchase.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (as those terms are defined under California law). Betances does not sell personal information for money. If we use analytics or advertising technologies that may be considered “sharing” under California law, we will provide appropriate choices where required. You may submit privacy requests by contacting us using the contact information provided on this Website.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to provide services, maintain records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and how it is used.

Service Providers and Processors

We may share information with service providers that help us operate our Website and services, such as web hosting providers, analytics providers, email delivery services, SMS providers, scheduling tools, customer support tools, and payment processors. These providers may process information on our behalf and are authorized to use it only as necessary to provide services to us.

Business Transfers

If Betances, or substantially all of its assets, were acquired, or in the unlikely event that Betances goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, user information would be one of the assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any acquirer of Betances may continue to use your personal information as set forth in this policy.

Ads

Ads appearing on any of our websites may be delivered to users by advertising partners, who may set cookies. These cookies allow the ad server to recognize your computer each time they send you an online advertisement to compile information about you or others who use your computer. This information allows ad networks to, among other things, deliver targeted advertisements that they believe will be of most interest to you. This Privacy Policy covers the use of cookies by Betances and does not cover the use of cookies by any advertisers.

Privacy Policy Changes

Although most changes are likely to be minor, Betances may change its Privacy Policy from time to time, and in Betances's sole discretion. Betances encourages visitors to frequently check this page for any changes to its Privacy Policy. If you have a Betances.org account, you might also receive an alert informing you of these changes. Your continued use of this site after any change in this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.