American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

This security and privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") constitutes a part of the Terms & Conditions ("Terms and Conditions") of the AIMBE Web Site, which governs your use of this Site. The Terms and Conditions, including this Privacy Policy, may be amended by the AIMBE at any time by posting the amended Terms and Conditions on this Site.

In addition to this Privacy Policy, certain AIMBE services on or accessible from this Site have Supplemental Terms that will govern your use of such services. These also form a part of the Terms and Conditions and govern your use of such services.

It is the policy of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) that personal information, such as your name, personal postal and email address, or personal telephone number is private and confidential. Because your privacy is important to us, AIMBE maintains privacy policies to protect your personal information.

Regarding the Information We Collect:

(1) Site Activity Data
Each time a visitor comes to this website, our web server collects and logs certain information. These access logs are kept for a reasonable period of time. These logs include, but are not restricted to your machine's TCP/IP address, your username (if applicable), date, time and files accessed. These logs also contain information about 'referrer' information if you clicked on an external link to an AIMBE webpage. These logs are used solely for performance, site administration and security reviews. They are not sold or shared in any way to third party organizations.

(2) Cookies
Portions of the AIMBE website may use cookies only for security and authentication purposes. This information is used solely to maintain your computer's session to the AIMBE server. This information is not shared or sold to third party organizations for any purpose.

(3) Personal Information
Personal information, such as your name, personal postal and email address, or personal telephone number is collected only when you voluntarily provide it. Such information is received when you send an email through the site or make some other specific contact, such as completing an online form or registering for a course.

The personal information you provide to the association is forwarded only to the person or department equipped to handle your request and is used only to respond to your inquiry.

Personal information will not be sold to any third parties, nor will such information be added to bulk email lists.

Regarding Credit Card Transactions

For your protection, we have taken a number of steps to maximize the security of financial transactions that are accepted on the AIMBE Web Site. Credit Card processing is accomplished using secure processing services. Your entry of credit card information is encrypted when transmitted in secure mode. If you are behind a firewall, the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) feature of your browser and the processing of the credit card may be blocked. In this case, you have the option of credit card processing without SSL by selecting the "Non-Secure" feature on the screen -- the choice is up to you.

If for any reason, you still feel uncomfortable submitting your credit card over the Internet, you can mail your form to us.

Regarding Encryption

In certain transactions you are given the option of running in a secure (SSL) mode or unsecure mode. In cases where a firewall is causing a situation that cannot be corrected, the use of the unsecure mode is given. The unsecure mode is used by you at your own risk.

In addition, there are constantly changing restrictions in the use of encryption software and schemes that are used in various countries. The use of appropriate software and encryption options are your responsibility, and AIMBE assumes no risk or liability in ensuring your compliance to local law.

REGARDLESS OF THE PRECAUTIONS TAKEN BY YOU OR BY AIMBE, "PERFECT SECURITY" DOES NOT EXIST ON THE INTERNET. AIMBE CANNOT ENSURE OR WARRANT THE SECURITY OF ANY INFORMATION YOU TRANSMIT TO THIS SITE OR AIMBE, AND YOU TRANSMIT SUCH INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Regarding Policy Revisions

Any changes to the association's privacy policy will be promptly communicated on this website. Policy changes will not alter how we handle previously submitted personal information.

Regarding Links to Third Parties

This Site contains links to other sites. AIMBE is not responsible for the terms or privacy practices of such other sites and you should read their terms and privacy policy carefully before using them.

Regarding Legal Requests

AIMBE cooperates with law enforcement inquiries, as well as other third parties, to enforce laws. We can (and you authorize us to) disclose any information about you to law enforcement or other government officials as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate, in connection with an investigation of fraud, intellectual property infringements, or other activity that is illegal or may expose us, service or content providers we work with, or you to possible legal liability.