Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) applies to websites (each, a “Website”) operated by Avant Healthcare Marketing, Inc./Avant Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (collectively referred to herein as “Avant”, “us,” “we” and “our”):

This Privacy Policy reflects our policy regarding the nature, purpose, use, and sharing of any information collected via any Website or product that is owned or managed by us. By accessing the Website, you indicate that you have read, understand and agree to this Privacy Policy, as well as our Terms of Use (the “Terms”) [https://register.avanthc.com/dwaprivacy/dwatermsofuse.pdf]. You understand that through your use of the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as set forth in the Privacy Policy.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY AS IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES AND OBLIGATIONS.

If you do not agree with the Privacy Policy or Terms, you should exit the Website immediately.

The following subject areas are covered in this document:

Information That You Submit
Automatically Collected Information
How We Use Collected Information
How We Share Collected Information
Information Security
Website Security Notice
Google Analytics
Cookies
Interaction With Children
Accessibility Statement
Linking Policy and Disclaimer of Endorsement
European Data Protection

U.S. State Privacy Rights
Changes to Privacy Policy
Access, Correction, Opting Out of Services, and Updating Your Information

Information That You Submit

We may collect information that can identify you, such as your name, address, telephone number, email address, and other similar information ("Personal Information") when it is voluntarily submitted to us.

Some of our Websites ask visitors who request specific information to fill out a registration form. For example, healthcare professionals registering online for a program will be asked to provide their contact information. Other information collected through questionnaires, feedback forms, or other means enables us to determine visitors' interests, with the goal of providing better service to our customers.

Automatically Collected Information

We collect and temporarily store certain technical information for use in Website management and security purposes. This information includes:

1. The IP address (a unique number for each computer connected to the Internet) from which you access our Websites or services.
2. The type of browser (eg, Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer) used to access our Websites.
3. The operating system (Windows, Mac) used to access our Websites or services.
4. The date and time when you accessed the Websites.
5. The length of time you spent on the Websites.
6. Your location when using the Websites.
7. The email used to access the Websites.

Except for authorized law enforcement investigations, no attempts are made to identify individual users or their usage habits. Raw data logs are retained in accordance with our internal policies and as required for security and Website management purposes only.

How We Use Collected Information

We will use information we collect to:

Operate and improve the Website and customize it for your needs;
Provide you with the services and communications that you request;
Respond to your requests for information and/or complaints;
Offer you services that may be of interest to you;
Enforce compliance with this Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use and/or applicable laws and regulations; and
Compile aggregate (not personally identifiable) data.

How We Share Collected Information

We may share collected information with agents, contractors or partners of Avant in connection with services that these individuals or entities perform for, or with, Avant. These agents, contractors or partners are restricted from using this data in any way other than to provide services for Avant, or services for the collaboration in which they and Avant are engaged (for example, some of our products are developed through joint agreements with other companies). We may, for example, provide Personal Information to agents, contractors or partners for hosting our databases, for data processing services, or so that they can send you information that you requested, consistent with our internal policies.

Information Security

We do not and will not sell your Personal Information for marketing purposes.

Certain information gathered by us (ie, non-identifiable information such as IP addresses or other information gathered by our web logs or cookies) may be included in databases owned and maintained by us or our agents. Avant retains all rights to these databases and the information contained in them and we will use them as set forth herein.

Avant reserves the right to share your information to respond to duly authorized information requests of governmental authorities or where required by law. In exceptionally rare circumstances where national, state or company security is at issue, we reserve the right to share our entire database of visitors and customers with appropriate governmental authorities.

Website Security Notice

For Website security purposes, our computer system employs software programs that monitor network traffic to identify unauthorized attempts to upload or change information. Anyone using this system expressly consents to such monitoring and is advised that if such monitoring reveals evidence of possible abuse or criminal activity, such evidence may be provided to appropriate law enforcement officials.

Unauthorized attempts to upload or change information on our servers are strictly prohibited and may be punishable by law, including under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986.

Google Analytics

To help us analyze how users interact with a Website, we use Google Analytics, which is a Web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. that uses cookies. Google Analytics collects information that helps us analyze how a user interacts with a Website, such as where they came from, how much time they spent on the site or a particular page, what links they clicked, duration of their visit, and their IP address. Google Analytics does not collect any personal information that could be used to identify an individual, such as their name, phone number, address, Social Security number, or credit card information.

By using the Websites, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Google Analytics provides an opt-out option using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On for users who do not want this information to be collected on their behalf. For more information about Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, please click on the following link: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Cookies

A cookie is a small file that a Website transfers to your computer to allow it to remember specific information about your session while you are connected. Your computer will only share the information in the cookie with the Website that provided it, and no other Website can request it. There are two types of cookies, session and persistent. Session cookies last only as long as your Web browser is open. Once you close your browser, the cookie disappears. Persistent cookies store information on your computer for longer periods of time.

Our Websites may use session cookies for technical purposes such as to enable better navigation through the site, or to allow you to customize your preferences for interacting with the site. A few Websites may also make use of persistent cookies to remember you between visits so, for example, you can save your customized preference settings for future visits. Each Website using persistent cookies identifies itself as doing so.

At no time is your private information, whether stored in persistent cookies or elsewhere, shared with third parties who have no right to that information. If you do not wish to have session or persistent cookies stored on your machine, you can turn them off in your browser. However, this may affect the functioning of some Avant Websites.

Refusing and/or Controlling Cookies. Most of the Website will still be visible to you if you elect not to allow cookies to be placed on your computer; however, as mentioned previously, certain functions, such as becoming a registered user, may not be available. For more information on how to control and delete your browser cookies, please refer to this site http://www.aboutcookies.org/default.aspx.

Interaction With Children

The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) governs information gathering online from or about children under the age of 13. Verifiable consent from a child's parent or guardian is required before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from a child under the age of 13.

We collect no information about you or your child, other than that collected automatically or via cookies (as detailed in the previous sections regarding those subject areas), when you visit our Website unless you choose to provide such information to us. If a child under 13 years of age inadvertently provides personal information to one of our sites, the information about the child will be deleted immediately upon discovery.

Accessibility Statement

We continually strive to ensure our Websites and products are accessible to individuals with disabilities in accordance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you have any difficulty viewing a page or using a product with adaptive technology, please contact the Web administrator for this site.

Documents on our Websites are presented in many formats. These formats are generally accessible to users using screen reading software. Some files on this Website may be posted as Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) files. Adobe provides their Acrobat Reader software as a free download.

Linking Policy and Disclaimer of Endorsement

We may provide links to other websites created and maintained by other public and/or private organizations. We provide links to these sites as a service to our users. The presence of a link is not our endorsement of the site.

When users follow a link to an outside website, they are leaving our Websites and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the outside website(s). We are not responsible for the information collection practices of outside websites.

European Data Protection

If you are in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), Switzerland or the UK, your rights in relation to your information processed by us as a controller specifically include:

Right of access and/or portability: You have the right to access any personal data that we hold about you and, in some circumstances, have that data provided to you so that you can provide or “port” that data to another provider;
Right of erasure: In certain circumstances, you have the right to the erasure of personal data that we hold about you (for example, if it is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was originally collected);
Right to object to processing: In certain circumstances, you have the right to request that we stop processing your personal data and/or stop sending you marketing communications;
Right to rectification: You have the right to require us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data;
Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances (for example, where you believe that the personal data we hold about you is not accurate or lawfully held).

To exercise your rights, or If you have any other questions about our use of your information, please contact us at [privacy@dwahcg.com]. Please note that we may request additional information in order to confirm your identity and ensure that you are entitled to access the relevant personal data.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint to a data protection authority. For more information, please contact your local data protection authority.

We only use your information in a lawful, transparent and fair manner. We will protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy wherever it is processed and take appropriate contractual or other steps to protect it under applicable laws.

U.S. State Privacy Rights

Under some U.S. state laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (as amended by the California Consumer Privacy Rights Act) (CCPA), residents may have a right to:

Access the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected, the categories of sources from which the personal data is collected, the business purpose(s) for collecting the personal data, and the categories of third parties with whom we have shared personal data, and obtain the personal data in a portable and, to the extent technically feasible, readily usable format;
Delete personal data under certain circumstances;
Correct personal data under certain circumstances; and
Opt out of the “sale” of personal data or “sharing” of personal data for targeted advertising purposes. We do not sell your personal data. However, we may use analytics services that are intended to analyze your interactions with the Website, based on information obtained from cookies or other trackers. You can get more information and opt out of the use of cookies and other trackers on the Website by setting your preferences. You will need to set your preferences from each device and each web browser from which you wish to opt out. This feature uses a cookie to remember your preference, so if you clear all cookies from your browser, you will need to re-select your preferred settings. California and Connecticut residents may also set the Global Privacy Control (GPC) to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information for targeted advertising for each participating browser system that you use.

Appeal a denial of your request. Some states provide additional rights to their residents. If we decline to process your request, you may have the right to appeal our decision. You can do so by replying directly to our denial or contacting us at [privacy@dwahcg.com].

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.

We will need to verify your identity to process your access, deletion, and correction requests and reserve the right to confirm your state residency. To verify your identity, we may require you to give a declaration as to your identity under penalty of perjury, and/or provide additional information. You may designate an authorized agent to submit your verified consumer request by providing written permission and verifying your identity, or through proof of power of attorney.

California’s Shine the Light Law

California Civil Code Section 1798.83, also known as “Shine The Light” law, permits California residents to annually request information regarding the disclosure of your Personal Information (if any) to third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year. We do not share Personal Information with third parties for the third parties’ direct marketing purposes.

Change to the Privacy Policy

We may change or update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make material changes we will post a notice on the Website. By continuing to use the Website after receipt of such notice, you consent to the terms of such updated Privacy Policy.

Access, Correction, Opting Out of Services, and Updating Your Information

To request access to your information, deletion of your account, removal from our contact lists, or to update your contact information, please contact us using one of the following methods:

Email: privacy@dwahcg.com Phone: 1.317.208.3600

You may send mail to the following address: Avant Healthcare

Attn: Privacy Officer

630 W. Carmel Drive

Carmel, Indiana 46032 USA

Date of revision: September 15, 2023

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