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This privacy notice for the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOOG), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share ("process") your information when you use our services ("Services"), such as when you:

  • Download and use our mobile application ACOOG App, or any other application of ours that links to this privacy notice
  • Engage with us in other related ways, including any sales, marketing, or events

Questions or concerns? Reading this privacy notice will help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services. If you still have any questions or concerns, please contact us at info@acoog.org.

1. What Information Do We Collect?

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you express an interest in obtaining information about us or our products and Services, when you participate in activities on the Services, or otherwise when you contact us.

Personal Information Provided by You

The personal information we collect may include the following:

  • Names
  • Phone numbers
  • Email addresses
  • Mailing addresses

Sensitive Information

We do not process sensitive information.

Payment Data

We may collect data necessary to process your payment if you make purchases, such as your payment instrument number and the security code associated with your payment instrument. All payment data is stored by PayPal. You may find their privacy notice here: PayPal Privacy Hub.

Application Data

If you use our application(s) we also may collect the following information if you choose to provide us with access or permission:

  • Geolocation Information. We may request access or permission to track location-based information from your mobile device to provide certain location-based services. You may change our access or permissions in your device's settings.
  • Mobile Device Access. We may request access or permission to certain features from your mobile device, including your calendar, camera, contacts, storage, and other features. You may change our access or permissions in your device's settings.
  • Push Notifications. We may request to send you push notifications regarding your account or certain features of the application(s). You may turn them off in your device's settings.

Information Automatically Collected

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate the Services. This may include device and usage information such as your device characteristics, operating system, device name, and other technical information. The information we collect includes:

  • Device Data. We collect device data such as information about your phone or tablet used to access the Services, including application identification numbers and system configuration information.
  • Location Data. We collect location data such as information about your device's location, which can be either precise or imprecise. You can opt out by disabling your Location setting on your device, however some aspects of the Services may not be available.

2. How Do We Process Your Information?

We process your information to provide, improve, and administer our Services, communicate with you, for security and fraud prevention, and to comply with law. We process your personal information for a variety of reasons, including:

Administrative Information

We may process your information to send you details about our products and services, changes to our terms and policies, and other similar information.

Vital Interest Protection

We may process your information when necessary to save or protect an individual's vital interest, such as to prevent harm.

3. When and With Whom Do We Share Your Personal Information?

We may share information in specific situations and/or with the following third parties. Vendors, consultants, and other third-party service providers who perform services for us or on our behalf may require access to such information to do that work. They commit to protect the data they hold on our behalf.

Third Parties We May Share Information With

  • Web and Mobile Analytics — Google Analytics for Firebase

4. Do We Use Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies?

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to access or store information. Specific information about how we use such technologies and how you can refuse certain cookies is set out in our Cookie Notice.

5. How Long Do We Keep Your Information?

We will only keep your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this privacy notice unless a longer retention period is required.

When we have no ongoing legitimate business need to process your personal information, we will either delete or anonymize such information, or securely store your personal information and isolate it from any further processing until deletion is possible.

6. How Do We Keep Your Information Safe?

We aim to protect your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures. We have implemented appropriate and reasonable technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process.

However, despite our safeguards, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Although we will do our best to protect your personal information, transmission of personal information to and from our Services is at your own risk. You should only access the Services within a secure environment.

7. Do We Collect Information From Minors?

We do not knowingly solicit data from or market to children under 18 years of age. By using the Services, you represent that you are at least 18 or that you are the parent or guardian of such a minor and consent to such minor dependent's use of the Services.

If we learn that personal information from users less than 18 years of age has been collected, we will deactivate the account and take reasonable measures to promptly delete such data from our records. If you become aware of any data we may have collected from children under age 18, please contact us at info@acoog.org.

8. How Can You Review, Update or Delete the Data We Collect From You?

In certain situations, you may request to review, update, or delete your personal information. To do so please submit a request to info@acoog.org.