At Digene.com, we are sensitive to issues concerning your privacy. We believe that it is important that you understand how we treat the information that we receive from you. We created this Website Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") in order to ensure the confidence of visitors to our Website (the "Site"), and to demonstrate our commitment to fair practices and the protection of privacy.

Types of Information Collected

We collect two types of information: Traffic Data and Personal Information. We automatically track and collect the following information when you visit our Site: your (i) IP address; (ii) domain server; (iii) type of computer; and (iv) type of web browser (collectively, "Traffic Data"). Traffic Data is anonymous information that does not personally identify you but is helpful for marketing purposes or for improving your experience on the Site. For example, we use this information for statistical purposes, such as measuring the average time spent on the Site and the pages viewed on the Site. We also use "cookies" (small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive) to help provide additional functionality to the Site and to help us accurately measure usage of the Site. In all cases in which cookies are used, your Personal Information will not be collected unless you expressly agree to provide it. Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies. Further information about cookies can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/info/cookies.htm.

We will only collect information that personally identifies you, such as your name, address, telephone number, or e–mail address, ("Personal Information") when you voluntarily submit such information to us at the Site. We will use your Personal Information to comply with your request for information. We may refer to your Personal Information to better understand your needs and how we can improve our products and services. We may use your Personal Information to contact you, but we will not sell or otherwise transfer your Personal Information to any third party. If you communicate with us via e–mail, post messages to any of our chat groups, bulletin boards or forums, or otherwise complete on–line forms, surveys or contest entries, any information provided may be collected as Personal Information.

THIS SITE IS NOT INTENDED OR DESIGNED TO ATTRACT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 13. WE DO NOT COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION FROM ANY PERSON WE KNOW TO BE UNDER THE AGE OF 13.

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Confidentiality and Security of Personal Information

Many of the educational materials on our Site are designed to provide information to you in furtherance of your health and wellness goals. We recognize that certain health information is very personal and needs to be kept confidential. Any information that you provide while taking advantage of the materials on the Site is kept confidential and is available only for your personal use. Our goal in providing these materials is to provide a valuable resource to help you meet your health and wellness goals.

Except as otherwise provided in this Privacy Policy, we will keep any Personal Information that you share private and will not share it with third parties, unless such disclosure is necessary to (i) comply with a court order or other legal process; (ii) protect your rights or our property; or (iii) enforce our Terms and Conditions. Any Personal Information that you share will be stored on secure servers that are not accessible by third parties. We provide you with the capability to transmit your Personal Information via secured and encrypted channels if you use a similarly equipped web browser.

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Lost or Stolen Information

We may assign you a user name and password. You must promptly notify us if your user name or password is lost, stolen or used without your permission. In such an event, we will cancel that user name or password and update our records accordingly.

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Other Limits to Your Privacy

The Site may contain links to other Web sites. We are not responsible for privacy practices or the content of such web sites. We may also make chat rooms, forums, message boards and news groups available to you. Please understand that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information. We have no control over its use and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your Personal Information.

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Updates and Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We reserve the right, at any time and without notice, to add to, change, update or modify this Privacy Policy, simply by posting such change, update or modification on the Site. Any such change, update or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site.

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