This Privacy Policy sets forth the guidelines Robertson Research Institute ("Robertson") uses for protecting the information you ("User" or "you") provide to us during visits to www.RobertsonInstitute.org. (the "Sites" or our "Sites")  Robertson abides by the principles set forth in the Safe Harbor framework regarding the collection, use, and retention of data from the European Union.   In addition, Robertson brain chemistry programs are compliant with the information privacy guidelines of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

            Robertson is the sole owner of the information collected on this Site.  Robertson will not sell, share, or rent this information to others in ways different from what is disclosed in this statement.  Robertson collects information from you at several different points on our website.

1.         Information Collected.  When you visit the Sites you may provide us with different types of information: personal information you knowingly choose to disclose that is collected on an individual basis and Web site use information collected on an aggregate basis as you and others browse our web sites.

Personal Information You Choose to Provide:  We receive and securely store and/or encrypt any information you enter on our Web sites or give us in any other way.    It is completely optional for you to participate.

In some instances, we may ask for your name, e-mail address, billing address, shipping address, and credit card information, as well as other similar personal information that is needed to purchase products, register or subscribe for our services and offers.

                        Web Site Use Information:  During a visit to the Sites, if the Sites are simply browsed or information downloaded, certain information may be gathered and stored automatically about the visit.  This information does not identify you personally.  We may automatically collect and store information such as the following:

• The internet domain and IP address
• The operating system and information about the browser used when accessing the site;
• The visit date and time;
• The pages visited;

Collection and analysis of this information in the aggregate will assist in enhancing site performance, improving informational materials available on our Sites, and in improving customer service.

E-mail Information:  If you choose to correspond further with us through e-mail, we reserve the right to retain the content of your e-mail messages together with your e-mail addresses and our responses. 

2.         Use OF Information.  Robertson will not trade, rent or sell your personal information. We use the personal information we collect for the purposes of administering our business activities and providing customer service.   Occasionally, we may also use the information we collect to notify you about important changes to our web Site, new products or services, and other information we think you might find valuable.  Users who do not wish to receive those mailings (whether e-mail or paper mail) or who believe they are receiving those mailings by mistake can contact Robertson and request removal from the mailing list by e-mail to info@robertsoninstitute.org or by US Mail to Robertson Research Institute, 4215 Fashion Square Blvd, Suite 3, Saginaw, Michigan, 48603.

3.         Sharing Information With Outside Parties.  From time to time we may share the information we collect with agents, contractors or affiliates of Robertson for the purpose of providing services to Robertson.  We may share aggregated demographic information with our partners and advertisers.  We may use an outside shipping company to ship orders, and a credit card processing company to bill users for goods and services.  When the user signs up for these services, we will share names, or other contact information that is necessary for the third party to provide these services. 

4.         COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW.  Robertson reserves the right to release personal and account information when it believes it is appropriate to comply with the law, other agreements, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Robertson, our users or others.

5.         PUBLIC FORUMS.  Robertson currently provides or may in the future provide on-line bulletin boards, forums, and/or chat rooms for users who visit our Site.  Be advised that any postings by a user will not be protected or confidential.

6.         Security.  Robertson works to protect the security of your information during transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) software, which encrypts the information you provide to us.  To be sure your connection is secure, look at the lower portion of your browser window.  If you see an unbroken key or closed lock (depending on your browser) the SSL is active.

7.         THIRD PARTY SITES.  Please be aware that other web sites that may be accessed through our Sites may collect personally identifiable information about you.  These links are provided as a convenience to you and the inclusion of the link does not imply Robertson's endorsement of any other company, its web site, its privacy practices or the products and services it sells.  The information practices of those third-party web sites are not covered by this Privacy Policy.

  8.        Changes in the Privacy Policy.  Robertson reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy any time from time to time.

  9.        YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THESE TERMS.  By using our Sites, you signify your assent to this Privacy Policy.  If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Sites.  Your continued use of the Sites following the posting of changes to these terms will mean you accept those changes.

10.       COMPLAINTS.  If you feel Robertson is not abiding by this Privacy Policy, please contact us by email at info@robertsoninstitute.org.

11.       Questions or Comments?  If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy please contact us by email at info@robertsoninstitute.org.

 

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