Privacy Policy
This is how we handle the information we learn from you when you visit the website (cancer.unc.edu / unclineberger.org). The information we receive depends on what you do during your visit.
When you visit our website - our web server collects the following information:
- the name of the domain from which you access the Internet (for example, aol.com, if you are connecting from an America Online account);
- the date and time you access our service;
- the pages you visit;
- the Internet address of the web site from which you linked directly to us.
- the name and release number of web browser software you are using.
Information collection is automatic and is not linked to your personal identity. We use this information to help improve our web site and make it more useful. We do not use cookies to collect information.
Online Forms & Email Communication
We do not obtain personal information (e.g. name, address, e-mail address, etc.) about you when you visit the website unless you choose voluntarily to provide such information to us.
If you identify yourself by sending an e-mail, or by registering an event to receive information from us, there are a few things you should know.
- Various people at UNC Lineberger Cancer Center may see the material you submit.
- We may enter the information you send into our electronic database, to share with our physicians, other health care professionals, researchers, or our Internet services staff.
- In other limited circumstances, including requests from legal authorities, we may be required by law to disclose information you submit.
You should note that electronic mail and other Internet communications channels are not necessarily secure against interception. While we take precautions, such as encrypting communications where appropriate, if your communication is very sensitive, or includes information like your diagnosis or medical history, you might want to send it by postal mail instead.
Under no circumstances will we ever disclose (to a third party) personal information about individual medical conditions or interests, except when we believe in good faith that the law requires it.
From time to time, this web site may provide links to other useful or interesting web sites that are not owned or controlled by UNC Lineberger Cancer Center. We cannot be responsible for the content or privacy practices used by other web site owners.
You may contact us with any questions or comments about our privacy policy.