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The The Merkel Cell Repository Web site provides links to other Internet sites for informational purposes and the convenience of its users. When users select a link to an external Web site, they are leaving the The Merkel Cell Repository Web site and are subject to the privacy and security policies of the owners/sponsors of the external site.

The Merkel Cell Repository does not endorse organizations that sponsor linked, external Web sites. In addition, The Merkel Cell Repository does not endorse products or services that such organizations may offer. Furthermore, The Merkel Cell Repository does not control or guarantee the currency, accuracy, relevance, or completeness of information found on linked, external Web sites.

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The Merkel Cell Repository is not responsible for transmissions users may receive from linked, external Web sites.

The Merkel Cell Repository does not guarantee that linked, external Web sites comply with all by Laws

Press releases or other materials meant for public use will not be posted on the The Merkel Cell Repository Web site unless developed by or for The Merkel Cell Repository 

In general, it is not The Merkel Cell Repository's intention to provide specific medical advice to users of its Web site, but rather to provide users with information to help them better understand their health, diagnosed conditions, and the current range of approaches related to cancer treatment, prevention, screening, and supportive care. The Merkel Cell Repository urges users to consult with a qualified physician for diagnosis and for answers to their personal medical questions.

Privacy and Security

General Information

The Merkel Cell Repository respects the privacy of users of its Web site, www.merkelcell.za.net The Merkel Cell Repository does not disclose, give, sell, or transfer any personal information about visitors to www.merkelcell.za.net unless required to do so by law.

The Merkel Cell Repository is especially concerned about protecting the privacy of children. The Merkel Cell Repository encourages parents and teachers to stay involved with and in control of children's Internet explorations. It is particularly important for parents to offer guidance to their children about providing personal information online.

The Merkel Cell Repository automatically collects a limited amount of information about the use of its Web site, primarily for statistical purposes (that is, to measure the numbers of visitors to various sections of the site). This information may also be helpful when considering changes to www.merkelcell.za.net, to make the site more useful to visitors.

Information Collected and Stored Automatically

The following information about users of the The Merkel Cell Repository Web site is collected and stored automatically:

• · The Internet domain from which a user has accessed the Internet. For example, if a user connects to the Internet through America Online, the domain is aol.com.
• · The Internet protocol (IP) address of the computer that was used to access the Internet. An IP address is a number that is assigned to a user's computer when he/she logs onto the Internet. When a Web page is requested, the user's IP address is included in the message, and the recipient of the request can respond to it by sending another message using that IP address.
• · The name and version of the user's computer operating system and Internet browser. For example, Windows 2000 (operating system) and Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape Navigator 7.1 (Internet browsers).
• · If a user comes to www.merkelcell.za.net from another Web site, the Internet address of the "referring" Web site.
• · The date, time, and duration of the user's visit to www.merkelcell.za.net, and the pages visited.

Cookies

When a user visits a Web site, the Web site's server generates a piece of information known as a "cookie" and places it on the user's computer. Some cookies remain on a user's computer after the user has ended his/her Web site visit. These types of cookies are called "persistent" cookies. They collect personal information about a user and allow the user's computer to be recognized in the future. Non persistent cookies, or "session cookies," are erased by a user's computer after a period of inactivity or when the user closes his/her Internet browser. Session cookies do not collect any personal information about a user. They serve technical purposes, such as allowing seamless navigation through a Web site. Session cookies are stored in memory and are only available during an active browser session.

Web sites are generally prohibited from using persistent cookies. The only exception to this policy is in the case of customer satisfaction surveys conducted to improve Web site quality. The The Merkel Cell Repository .

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E-mail Messages Sent to the The Merkel Cell Repository Web Site

When inquiries are sent to the The Merkel Cell Repository  Web site by e-mail, the question(s) and the e-mail address of the sender are stored electronically to allow time for a response to be researched, written, and sent. Unless otherwise required by law, The Merkel Cell Repository will not identify anyone who sends questions or comments to its Web site. The Merkel Cell Repository does not collect information that will allow users to be identified personally, unless they choose to provide such information.

If children send questions or comments to the The Merkel Cell Repository Web site and include their name and/or home mailing address as part of their message, the information will be used only to respond to them personally. Providing this type of information is optional, and The Merkel Cell Repository  suggests that children obtain their parents' permission before providing any information online--to the The Merkel Cell Repository Web site or any other Web site.

Links to Other Web Sites from the The Merkel Cell Repository Web Site

The The Merkel Cell Repository Web site has links to many other Web sites. The Merkel Cell Repository cannot guarantee the privacy or security of information users provide to linked, external Web sites

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