Privacy

Your privacy is important to us.

We have prepared this Privacy Policy to explain to you how we collect, use, and share information we obtain through your use of the sites, RSS feeds, newsletters, applications, application programming interfaces (APIs), and services (herein, "Services") that are operated by or controlled by Evidence-Based Registry ("EBR," "we," "us," or "our"). EBR is an independent media company.

This Privacy Policy does not govern our use of any information you provide to us when you call us, write to us, or communicate with us in any manner other than through the Services. Because the Internet is global, information about you that we collect or that you submit, in each case in connection with your use of the Services, may be transferred to, processed in, and held in countries (including the United States) other than the one in which you reside. By using the Services, you explicitly consent to such use of your information and agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information EBR Collects

EBR may collect two (2) types of information about you: Personal and Non-Personal.

1. Personal Information. "Personal Information" refers to information that lets EBR know the specifics of who you are and which may be used to identify, contact, or locate you (e.g., name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address). EBR may collect Personal Information when you use our Services, including, without limitation, the following (herein, "Shared Information"):
2. Registration. Registration for EBR Services may require that you supply certain personally identifiable information, including, in most cases, a unique email address and demographic information.
3. Paid Products and Services. To enable the purchase of memberships or other products, we may collect and store billing and credit card information. This information will be shared only with third parties who perform tasks required to complete purchase transactions, such as payment processing or order fulfillment.
4. Registration for Our Services via Third-Party Tools. You may choose to log on or create or enhance your profile on our Services by utilizing a supplied third-party login provider (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn). By doing this, you are asking each login provider to send us registration information from your profile within their service. We treat that information as we do any other information you give us when you log on, register, or create a profile.
5. User-Generated Comments and Public Activities (including Comments and Social Sharing). We offer you opportunities to engage in public activities on our Services. "Public Activities" are any actions you take on EBR or external platforms that are designed to be visible to other users on our Services, including commenting and posting. Any information you disclose in your Public Activities, including your screen name, and any image or photo, becomes public and may be used by EBR, without notice to or consent from you and without compensation to you, for online and offline promotional or commercial uses in any and all media.
6. If you choose to participate in Public Activities, you are electing to share and display such activities on our Services. Also, Public Activities may be included in RSS feeds or APIs and made available to other websites in other formats. As a result, your Public Activities may appear on other websites, blogs, or feeds.
7. Contests, Sweepstakes, and Special Offers. EBR may collect information from you in connection with contests, sweepstakes, and special offers. If this information is shared with a third party, we will notify you at the time of collection. Participation is voluntary, and you may always decline to provide Personal Information.
8. Surveys, Panels, and Market Research. EBR may collect personal information from you in connection with voluntary surveys. Unless we notify you otherwise at the time of collection, the information you provide in response to optional survey questions may be shared, but only in aggregate form, with advertisers and partners.
9. Usage Data. EBR may collect information as you interact with the Services. For example, each time you visit the Services, we may automatically collect the web page you came from, the URL you go to next, and the web page(s) that you access during your visit.
10. Non-Personal Information. "Non-Personal Information" refers to information that, by itself, does not identify you as a specific individual (e.g., demographic information or website visits). EBR may collect Non-Personal Information through any of the methods discussed above, as well as automatically through the use of industry-standard technologies described further below.

How EBR Collects Your Information

The Personal Information practices set forth apply to all EBR customers worldwide.

1. Registration. EBR may require certain Personal Information and Non-Personal Information to create an individual account ("Account") or to enable features or functionality of the EBR Network. Failure to provide all information required by EBR may prevent access to any or all of the EBR Network, and failure to maintain accurate information may result in suspension or termination of access to any or all of the EBR Network.
2. Information Collected Through Technology. EBR Services may gather the previously referenced Personal Information and Non-Personal Information by the following methods:
3. Cookies. Cookies, including local shared objects, are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. They work by assigning your computer a unique number that has no meaning outside of the EBR Services. Cookies do not generally contain any Personal Information. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually configure your browser to prevent this. Not accepting cookies may make certain features of the EBR Network unavailable to you.We use cookies for the following general purposes:
4. (a) to track your preferences, such as the topics you select for newsletters;
5. (b) to access your information when you sign in so we can provide personalized content;
6. (c) to display the most appropriate advertisements, based on your interests and activity on our Services; and
7. (d) to help us improve the Services by analyzing and estimating our traffic and use of features.
8. We may also use "pixel tags," which are small graphic files that allow us to monitor the use of the Services. A pixel tag can collect information such as the IP address of the computer that downloaded the page on which the tag appears, the URL of the page on which the tag appears, the time (and length of time) the page containing the tag was viewed, the type of browser that retrieved the tag, and the identification number of any cookie previously placed by that server on your computer. We may use pixel tags, provided either by us or by our third-party advertisers and ad networks, to collect information about your visit—including the pages you view, the links you click, and other actions taken in connection with our Services—and use them in combination with our cookies to provide offers and information of interest to you.
9. We also may allow certain analytic services and providers of applications used on the Services (e.g., sharing buttons) to collect Non-Personal Information by placing cookies on the Services that will track certain performance measures, such as web traffic, click-throughs, etc., in order to assist us and our service providers in better understanding and serving the interests of our users.

How EBR Uses Your Information

1. Generally. Except as otherwise described in this section of our Privacy Policy, we will never share your Usage Data, Personal Information, Non-Personal Information, or Shared Information (which we will refer to in this Privacy Policy collectively as "User Information") with any third party without your permission.
2. System Administration. EBR may use Non-Personal Information for the purposes of system administration, assisting in diagnosing problems with EBR servers, monitoring EBR's system performance and traffic on the EBR Network, and gathering broad demographic information about EBR users.
3. Personalization. EBR uses cookies and IP addresses to track features such as delivering content specific to your interests and informing you of new, relevant services or certain third-party offerings.
4. E-mail. EBR complies fully with applicable email privacy regulations, including the federal CAN-SPAM Act of 2003.
5. Account-Related E-mails. EBR reserves the right to send you emails relating to your account status. This includes order confirmations, renewal notices, notices about credit card issues, and other transactional emails, as well as notifications about major changes to EBR or our Privacy Policy or Terms of Service.
6. Newsletters. EBR offers several email newsletters. If you no longer wish to receive a specific newsletter, follow the "unsubscribe" instructions located at the bottom of each newsletter. To manage your EBR email preferences, you may also contact us directly at privacy@evidencebasedregistry.com.
7. Promotional E-mails. EBR may also periodically email you messages about products, services, or promotions we think may be of interest to you. You may choose not to receive such messages by following the "unsubscribe" instructions included in each email.
8. Contact Information. If you contact EBR by email, phone, or letter, EBR may keep a record of your contact information and correspondence. For example, if you report a problem with the website, EBR may collect this information to help resolve the issue. You may contact us at any time to request the removal of this information from our records.
9. Advertising. From time to time, we may share your Usage Data and Non-Personal Information to enable third parties who serve advertisements on the Services to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. We will not, however, share any such information in a manner that would enable the advertiser to personally identify you.
10. Targeted Advertising. In order to serve offers and advertisements that may be of interest to our users, we may display targeted advertisements on the Services based on Personal Information and Non-Personal Information provided by those users, including geographic location or general preferences.
11. Your Options and Information about Advertisers and Targeted Ads. You can learn more about the advertising companies we work with and what options they may offer regarding cookies and targeted advertising by reviewing the Network Advertising Initiative’s Consumer Opt-Out directory. Many of these companies are members of the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance, which each provide a simple way to opt out of ad targeting from participating companies.
12. Aggregated Data. From time to time, we may share aggregated User Information with third parties. Aggregated data will not be shared in a way that enables any individual to be personally identified.
13. Service Providers. From time to time, we may enter into relationships with third parties who provide services to us (e.g., data management, email distribution, or credit card processing). In these circumstances, we disclose only the User Information necessary for such service providers to perform their tasks, and we require them to maintain the confidentiality of such information.
14. Other Disclosure Scenarios. Notwithstanding anything in this Privacy Policy to the contrary, we reserve the right, and you hereby expressly authorize us, to share any User Information:
15. In response to subpoenas, court orders, or legal process, or to establish, protect, or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims;
16. If we believe it is necessary in order to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding potentially illegal activities, fraud, or situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person or property;
17. If we believe it is necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding significant abuse of the Services' infrastructure or the Internet in general (such as voluminous spamming, denial-of-service attacks, or attempts to compromise the security of information);
18. With EBR’s subsidiaries, joint ventures, or other companies under common control with us (in which case we will require such entities to honor this Privacy Policy); and
19. If we are acquired by or merged with another entity.

Public Information

If you identify any User Information as public, you are authorizing us to share such information publicly. For example, you may elect to make certain Shared Information (such as your alias, bio, email, or photos) publicly available. Also, there may be areas of the Services (e.g., message boards, discussion rooms, and other digital forums) in which you are able to post information that will be available to all other users of the Services. By choosing to use these areas, you understand and agree that anyone may access, use, and disclose any information that you post to them. We are not responsible for the use or misuse by others of any such

information.

Mobile and Location-Based Services

We may from time to time offer certain location- or pinpoint-based services with our applications (such as GPS-assisted navigation instruction, wireless tower location, triangulation, or other available location technologies). If you elect to use such location-based services, we must periodically receive your location in order to provide the services to you. By using the applications' location-based services, you authorize us to: (a) locate your hardware; (b) record, compile, and display your location; and (c) publish your location to third parties designated by you by means of location publication controls available within the applications (e.g., settings, user preferences).

As part of the applications, we may also collect and store certain information about our users, such as users' wireless mobile subscriber ISDN and/or IMEI numbers (as applicable) and users' network access identifier information. This information will be used to provide you with the services accessed through our applications. We may use third-party providers to help provide services through mobile systems, and such providers may use the information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

How We Safeguard Your Personal Information

Security Measures. EBR takes appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of Personal Information. These include, but are not limited to, internal reviews of: (a) EBR’s data collection; (b) storage and processing practices; (c) electronic security measures; and (d) physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to systems where EBR stores Personal Information. All EBR employees, contractors, and agents who access Personal Information are bound by confidentiality obligations and may be subject to discipline, including termination and criminal prosecution, for unauthorized use or disclosure of Personal Information.

Third-Party Links. The EBR Network may contain links to third parties who may collect Personal Information and Non-Personal Information directly from you. Additionally, EBR may use third parties to provide components of the EBR Network. In either case, such third parties may have separate privacy policies and data collection practices, independent of EBR. EBR: (a) has no responsibility or liability for these independent policies or actions; (b) is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such websites; and (c) does not make any warranties or representations about the contents, products, or services offered on such websites or the security of any information you provide to them.

Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy needs of children, and we encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children's online activities and interests. The Services are not intended for and may not be used by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 13, and we do not market the Services to children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete such information promptly.

Links to Other Services and Websites

This Privacy Policy applies only to the EBR Services. These Services may contain links to other services and websites not operated or controlled by EBR (the "Third-Party Services"). The policies and procedures we describe here do not apply to the Third-Party Services. The links from this Service do not imply that EBR endorses or has reviewed the Third-Party Services. We suggest contacting those sites directly for information on their privacy policies.

Other Terms and Conditions

Your access to and use of these Services are subject to the Terms of Service.

Changes to EBR's Privacy Policy

Our Services and our business may change from time to time. As a result, at times it may be necessary for EBR to make changes to this Privacy Policy. EBR reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time without prior notice. Please review this policy periodically, and especially before you provide additional Personal Information. This Privacy Policy was last updated on the date indicated below. Your continued use of the Services after any changes or revisions to this Privacy Policy shall indicate your agreement with the terms of the revised Privacy Policy.

Jurisdiction and Cross-Border Issues

We do not represent or warrant that the Services, or any part thereof, are appropriate or available for use in any particular jurisdiction. Those who choose to access the Services do so on their own initiative and at their own risk and are responsible for complying with all local laws, rules, and regulations. We may limit the Services' availability, in whole or in part, to any person, geographic area, or jurisdiction we choose, at any time and at our sole discretion. By using the Services and submitting any Personal Information, you consent to the transfer of Personal Information to other countries, such as the United States, which may provide a different level of data security from your country of residence.

Special Note for Our International Visitors

Our Services are intended for and directed to users in the United States. If you are accessing our Services from the European Union, Asia, or any other region with laws or regulations governing personal data collection, use, and disclosure that differ from United States laws, please be advised that through your continued use of our Services, which are governed by U.S. law, this Privacy Notice, and our Terms of Service, you are transferring your Personal Information to the United States, and you consent to that transfer.

How to Access and Change Your Personal Information

To keep your Personal Information accurate, current, and complete, please contact us as specified below. We will take reasonable steps to update or correct Personal Information in our possession that you have previously submitted via this Service. Please also feel free to contact us if you have any questions about EBR’s Privacy Policy or the information practices of the Services.

You may contact us as follows:

Evidence-Based Registry

360 Langton Street, Suite 301

San Francisco, CA 94103

Email: privacy@evidencebasedregistry.com

Last updated: November 26, 2024