LEGAL NOTICE & PRIVACY STATEMENT
The following sets out the conditions of use of the Autoimmunity Network website.
Our liability to you
The information contained in this website is not comprehensive. Despite our efforts, it may not be accurate, up to date or applicable to the circumstances of any particular case. We cannot accept any liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in this website and any decisions you make based on information contained in this website are your sole responsibility. Neither the Autoimmunity Network, Consortium, Kenes Media nor any of its subsidiaries accept liability for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or other losses or damages of whatsoever kind arising out of access to, or the use of the this website or any information contained in it. All products and services are sold subject to our normal terms and conditions, copies are obtainable from your local Kenes office.
Other than in respect of personal information which will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Statement that appears below, if you provide information to us, you agree that we have unlimited rights to such information and that we may use such information in any way we choose. Such information shall be deemed to be non-confidential.
Privacy Statement
The Autoimmunity Network is committed to your right to privacy. This privacy statement applies to the Autoimmunity Network and any of its affiliates which control and make use of the information collected via this site.
If you choose to register or submit information to this website, you agree to the use of such data in accordance with this privacy statement. This site may contain links to other sites, including sites maintained by other member firms and affiliates of the Autoimmunity Network, which may not be governed by this privacy statement.
Information Collection
We log visitor's domain and IP address automatically; this information does not identify you as an individual, but only the computer that is being used to view the site. We also use cookies (small text files stored in a user’s browser) or Web beacons (electronic images that allow the website to count visitors who have accessed a particular page and to access certain cookies) to gather personally unidentified information.
This data is used to see where the site is being used in the world to ensure coverage, and for click stream analysis to help better understand site usage, so that we can improve our service to you. We do not link information automatically logged by such means with personal data about specific individuals.
The site collects only personally information that is specifically and voluntarily provided by you for example, if you register online. Such information may consist of, but is not limited to, your name, current job title, company address, email address and telephone and fax numbers. If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.
Information Use
Personal information is used only for limited purposes. For example, when you register with the website to gain access to premium content or request future communications about areas of interest, such as specific Autoimmunity Network publications or marketing campaigns, we may use the information you submit to create a personal profile to customize our response to further requests or inquiries. We may also use the information to personalize your website experience. And, when you choose to register online for a Kenes International-hosted event, we will use the information you submit to respond to you. We may on occasion share your details with fellow delegates of the event to which you have registered. You have the right to unsubscribe from this service as part of the registration process. In addition, the web masters may, where necessary, use your information for various site related tasks
We will ensure that our marketing activities comply with applicable law, and implement procedures to obtain necessary consents before sending you email containing information about The Autoimmunity Network. You may at any time request that we discontinue sending you such materials.
We do not sell or rent any personally identifiable information about you to any third party. We may share non-personal, aggregate information regarding site usage with our partners or advertisers. We will never willfully disclose personally identifiable information about our customers to any third party without prior consent.
We do not share personal information provided by site visitors with anyone outside Kenes, except to the extent necessary to allow you to participate in site activities. In particular, we do not rent or sell mailing lists of site visitors to any third party. We will never post your e-mail address or other identifying information you have provided on our site without your consent. We collect non-personal information from online visitors in order to constantly improve our website.
Information that can identify a visitor (e.g. name or address) is not collected in this process. Information that can identify a visitor is collected only when the visitor provides it voluntarily.
Third Parties
Although we may provide visitors’ information to service providers that handle information on our behalf, we will not share the information with third parties or other Kenes Group entities for secondary or unrelated purposes unless otherwise disclosed at the point of collection.
Personal information may be transmitted internationally through the Kenes Group worldwide organization or to third parties for the purposes identified above.
Where appropriate, personal information may be disclosed to law enforcement, regulatory or other government agencies, or third parties where necessary or desirable to comply with legal or regulatory obligations or requests or for the purposes identified above.
Access to Information
We try to provide reasonable access to visitors who wish to review the personal information retained when they register with our website and correct any inaccuracies it may contain. Visitors who choose to register may access their user profile, correct and update their details, or unsubscribe at any time.
Changes to our Privacy Policy and Information Security
We reserve the right to modify or amend this privacy statement at any time and for any reason. Nothing contained herein creates or is intended to create a contract between the Kenes Group and any user visiting the website.
You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes. This policy is effective from September, 1, 2011
We have in place reasonable standards of operational security to protect all information provided by visitors from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction.
Minor's Privacy Protection
The Autoimmunity Network understands the importance of protecting children's privacy in the interactive online world. The website covered by this privacy policy is not designed for or intentionally targeted at children 18 years of age or younger. It is not our policy to intentionally collect or maintain information about anyone under the age of 18.
Ownership of the copyright and trade marks of this site
All the contents, product names and details website and downloads from it are owned directly by Kenes International Ltd. or indirectly through its subsidiaries unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved.
You are responsible for obeying all applicable copyright laws. We permit you to make copies of this website as necessary incidental acts during your viewing of it; and you may take a print for your personal use of so much of the site as is reasonable for private purposes. All other use is strictly prohibited.
Kenes is a registered trademark of Kenes International Ltd. Other trademarks, names, and logos on this website are the property of Kenes International Ltd or their respective owners. Nothing in this policy shall be deemed to assign or transfer any rights to any such intellectual property. You may not frame this site nor link to a page other than the home page without our express permission.
Hyperlinks
Neither we nor any of our subsidiaries are responsible for the content of any other website, including any website through which you may have gained access to our website or to which you may gain access from our website. We do not accept any liability in connection with any such sites or links. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.
Governing Law
Your use of this website and downloads from it, and the operation of these terms and conditions, shall be governed in accordance with the laws of Israel. The Tel-Aviv courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of your use of this website.
In the event that any or any part of the terms contained in these terms and conditions shall be determined by any competent authority to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable to any extent, such term shall to that extent be severed from the remaining terms, which shall continue to be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Questions
If you have any questions regarding this legal notice or privacy statement or do not feel that your concerns have been addressed, please direct your questions to:
Kenes Group Building
Hayarden 2, POB 56
Airport City, 70100 ISRAEL
Email: ubeneliezer@kenes.com
Tel: +41 22 9080488 Ext 597
Fax: +41 22 9069140