For purposes of this Privacy Policy (“Policy” or “Privacy Policy”), the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and “Tivic” refer to Tivic Health Systems Inc., and “you” and “your” refers to you, as a user of the Website. Our website located at https://tivichealth.com (“Website”). Capitalized terms not defined herein are defined in our Terms of Website.
A. Overview
Our Website is intended to provide you information and materials regarding Tivic Health and our proprietary microcurrent technology and the ability to purchase and provide feedback regarding our products and services. Tivic Health is committed to protecting the privacy of our users and customers. We will not share any personal information of users and customers of our Website and we will not use your personal information to market our goods and services unless you specifically consent. This Privacy Policy applies only to all information collected or submitted on the Website.
By using the Website, you expressly consent to our collection of your personal information in the manner described in this Privacy Policy. This Policy may be revised over time as new features are added to the Website or as we incorporate suggestions from our users and customers. Any material changes will be effective immediately. The amended Privacy Policy will always be posted on our website.
The Website may include links to websites operated by third parties. These sites are governed by their own privacy statements and policies, and Tivic Health is not responsible for their operations, including but not limited to their information practices. Users and customers submitting information to or through these third party websites should review the privacy statement and policy of these sites before providing them with personally identifiable financial information.
B. What information of yours we collect
We collect nonpublic personal information about you from the following sources:
* When you ask us to keep you informed on the release of our products, you give us your email address, and information indicating your interest in the medical condition associated with the product;
* When you use our Website contact form, you give us your name, email address, and specific information you provide in your message to us;
* When you follow us on social media, such as Facebook or Instagram, we collect your name, social media identity and association with your use of the Website;
* When you submit information in order to benefit from specified features of the Website (such as newsletter subscriptions, blogs) or to participate in a particular activity (such as a promotion or a clinical trial);
* Information we receive from your use of the Website, such as the Internet address (IP address, MAC identification) of the computer or device you use to access the Website, the type of browser you use the times you access the Website, the blogs or articles you review, and the products that you inquire about (and information indicating your interest in the associated medical condition) and purchase;
* Information we receive when you communicate with us through email, such as your name and e-mail address;
* We collect information through the use of “cookies”, tracking pixels, and similar technologies to understand how you navigate through the Website, to learn what content is popular, and to save your preferences. “Cookies” are small files that your Web browser places on your computer’s hard drive.
C. How your information is used
We use nonpublic personal information we collect about you in order:
* To respond to your inquiries and fulfill your specific requests, such as to send you information you request or e-mail alerts or to take your orders for our products;
* To send you important information regarding our relationship with you or regarding the Website, changes to this Privacy Policy and/or other administrative information;
* If you opt-in to such communications, to send you communications regarding our new products our services, press releases and other similar marketing materials;
* To facilitate navigation, display information more effectively, identify Website usage trends, personalize your experience on the Website by presenting products and offers tailored to you, and determining the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns, through use of cookies; and
* To make disclosure under the requirements of any applicable law and to comply with legal process or in response to lawful requests from public authorities, including meeting national security, public interest or law enforcement requirements.
D. With whom your information may be shared
We will not sell your nonpublic personal information to anyone, for any purpose. We share your personal information:
* With our service providers who are performing a data processing service for us;
* In response to a subpoena or similar investigative demand, a court order, or a request for cooperation from law enforcement or other regulatory or public authorities in response to lawful requests, including, meeting national security or law enforcement requirements; to establish or exercise our legal rights; to defend against legal claims; or as otherwise required by law. In such cases, we may raise or waive any legal objection or right available to us, in our sole discretion; and
* If Tivic Health (or substantially all of our assets) is acquired, your personal information would be transferred along with the other business assets as permitted by law, which remain subject to this Privacy Policy.
In addition, we may disclose information that is not in personally identifiable form for any purpose. If we combine information that is not in personally identifiable form with information that is (such as combining your name with your geographical location), we will treat the combined information as personal information as long as it is combined.
E. Your choices to limit use and disclosure of your personal information
When Tivic Health collects your personal information, we generally offer you the opportunity to choose whether your personal information may be (i) used by us for marketing purposes, or (ii) used for a purpose that is materially different from the purposes for which the information was originally collected or subsequently authorized by you. Unless Tivic Health offers you an appropriate choice regarding the use of your personal information, Tivic Health will only use your personal information for purposes that are materially the same as those indicated in this Privacy Policy except (i) as otherwise required by applicable law or legal process, or (ii) in response to lawful requests from public authorities, including to meet national security, public interest or law enforcement requirements.
The below companies may collect personal information when you interact with our digital property, including IP addresses, digital identifiers, information about your web browsing and app usage and how you interact with our properties and ads for a variety of purposes, such as personalization of offers or advertisements, analytics about how you engage with websites or ads, and other commercial purposes. For more information about the collection, use and sale of your personal information and your rights, please use the below links.
Company | Link to privacy policy | Your Rights |
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Rakuten Advertising | https://rakutenadvertising.com/legal-notices/services-privacy-policy/ | https://rakutenadvertising.com/legal-notices/services-privacy-rights-request-form/ |
F. Your choices regarding the collection, use and distribution of your information
If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Website. You also have the option of setting your browser to reject “cookies.” However, doing this will hinder performance and negatively impact your experience using the Website.
G. Contacting us about your privacy
If, at any time, you have questions or concerns about Tivic Health’s privacy commitment, please feel free to email us at support@tivic.com to contact one of our representatives.
H. Children
Children are not eligible to use the Website. We ask that minors (under the age of 18) do not submit any personal information to us or attempt to use the Website under any circumstance. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age or have any reasonable grounds for believing that children under the age of 13 are accessing or using the Website. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under age 13, we will delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe that we might have any information from a child under age 13, please contact us.
I. Visiting the Website from outside the United States
This Privacy Policy is intended to cover collection of information through the Website from residents of the United States. By using the Website you understand that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated and will be subject to the laws of the United States.
J. Data Security
We are committed to protecting the data of Website users. Even though we take reasonable precautions to protect your data, no security measures can be 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your data.
K. How to Contact Us Generally
We welcome comments and questions about our company and products and services. As stated above, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy, and we will make every reasonable effort to keep your information secure. If you have any questions or comments about company and products and services you can contact us electronically at customerservice@tivichealth.com or mail us at 47685 Lakeview Blvd, Fremont, CA 94538.
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Date of Last Revision: 3/21/2018