Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to both Paragon International, Inc., along with the Paragon International, Inc.(P2iVentures) trademark and websites (referred to in this document, as well as in all our policies, terms and conditions, as “P2iVentures” “we” “our” or “us”). This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect about you and your use of our websites, communities, and applications (as a group “Websites”) and how we use that information and how we protect your privacy. This includes the information and services available to you through our Websites are also referred to in or policies as “Services”.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. P2iVentures policies, including this Privacy Policy, are updated from time to time, so please reread it periodically. If you do not accept the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not register with us and we ask that you do not use our Websites. Please exit our Websites immediately if you do not agree to our Terms and Conditions and this Privacy Policy.
If you do not want us to collect, or use, information collected about you and your use of our Websites as described here, then you should not use the Services. By using our Services and Websites, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions, which serves as the contract between you and us. You confirm that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy including our Cookie Policy and you recognize that we store, use, and process this information in the United States where we are located.
The information collected under this Privacy Policy is always protected under the terms of this Privacy Policy. Except as otherwise noted within this agreement, P2iVentures is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy and we will not sell or rent information about you to third parties. All companies that P2iVentures owns or controls are recognized by you as part of P2iVentures and thus are part of this agreement.
Information We Collect
In some cases, our Services may store your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Even if you do not register with us, we collect information about your use of our Websites and may acquire information about users from external sources.
When you use our Services, we collect information as follows:
Registration
While some of our Services are available without registering, others do require that you register with us. If you choose to register you may be required to provide your information, such as name, address, telephone number, gender, email address, professional specialty, and a username and password to access your P2iVentures account. You are responsible for providing accurate personal information to P2iVentures. Clinicians registering on our Website are asked to provide their NPI number. By providing an NPI number you understand that your registration will be displayed in our public search results to help site users find the profiles that you may have created.
Email Newsletters
During your use of our Services, you may provide us with personal information in order to receive our newsletters via email.
Emails You Send to P2iVentures
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information, content, business information, ideas, concepts or inventions that you send to P2iVentures by email. If you want to keep content or business information, ideas, concepts or inventions private or proprietary, do not send them in an email to us.
Services and Device Information
When you use our Services, P2iVentures collects and stores information from your browser or mobile device such as your IP address or unique device identifier, browser information, your preferences and settings, cookies and information about content you viewed and actions taken such as searches, queries, and clicks. When enabled by you, we may collect location information provided by your device, which you may disable in your device settings.
Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to collect information about your use of our Websites. “Cookies” are small data files assigned to your browser when you visit a website that enable recognition of your browser and collect and store information about your use of our Services. The information collected by tracking technologies may be combined with other information, including your name, email address and physical address, so that we can send you materials, either electronically or by direct mail, that may be of interest to you.
For more information about our use of cookies, please read our Cookie Policy.
How We Use Information
Information about your use of the Services can be used for the following purposes:
to provide, improve and create Services you and other Website users request,
to respond to your inquiries and to send you messages related to our Websites and Services,
to get your feedback about our Websites and Services,
to send you messages relevant to your interests inferred from your use of our Websites,
to analyze trends, behaviors and activities including areas frequented, and Services used,
to help us provide you with relevant content,
to promote our Websites, we reserve the right to use any questions, comments, photos, or other information posted by users on our Websites, in electronic and print materials, magazines, commentaries, in research, as well as other methods of publishing content where users may be identified by their username.
to offer lead generation services,
to detect and defend against fraud and other threats to our Services and to our users,
to identify deficiencies with our Services,
to conduct research and measurement activities, including those described below, and
to manage your account on our Website.
How Your Information is Stored
We may store information you submit through our Websites and your information may be stored and processed by us in the United States, Europe, or in another country as determined by us. We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information, but there is always some risk that an unauthorized third party may find a way around our security systems or that transmission of your data over the Internet may be intercepted.
The security of your personal information is important to us. When you submit your personal information, we encrypt the transmission of that information or use SSL technology. We will retain your personal information while your account is active or as needed to provide you Services. At any time, you can remove your personal information or instruct us to remove it, but you should be aware that it may not be technically possible to remove all record of the information you have provided to P2iVentures from our servers. We will also retain your personal information as needed to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements.
We may also include social widgets on the P2iVentures Sites which enable you to interact with the associated social media services and these widgets may collect browsing data. It is your responsibility to manage your privacy preferences with any third-party social network platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy policies, procedures, or practices of any third-party websites
How your Information is Shared
Any Personal Information you elect to make public on our Websites, will be available to others on our Websites. If you remove information that was public, copies may remain viewable in archived pages or users may have copied or saved that information.
Compliance with Laws, Regulations, and Law Enforcement Requests
We will not share your Personal Information with third parties except under critical circumstances outlined below. In order to cooperate with law enforcement, government officials, and others charged with enforcing laws, we may release personal information to third parties:1) to comply with legal requirements or court orders; 2) when in good faith, we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate or prevent fraud, comply with a government request; or 3) to protect property or assert our legal rights.
Children
P2iVentures policy is that our Websites may be used only by users who are over the age of 18. We do not intentionally collect any information from children or users that we have reason to believe are under the age of 18.If a parent or guardian learns that a child has submitted Personal Information to our Websites, the parent should contact us by using the Contact Us link provided in the footer of the P2iVentures Websites and that information will be deleted.
A parent or guardian, however, may use P2iVentures Websites to source educational content for a minor. The parent or guardian is solely responsible for the supervision of the minor’s use of P2iVentures content and takes full responsibility for ensuring that their registration information is kept secure. The parent or guardian also assumes full responsibility for the use of any information.
Updating/Removing Your Personal Information
If you do not want your personal information used by us as stated in this Privacy Policy, you should not use our Websites or Services. You can correct, update or review your personal information you have submitted by logging in and going to your Community Member Profiles. There you can make the desired changes or in some cases you may be required to submit your changes to us for revision.
Once we receive your request, we will delete your profile information from our active databases and where possible from our back-up systems. You should be aware that in some cases it is not possible to remove every record of the information you have provided to us from our servers.
When you sign up on our Websites you may opt out of receiving additional email communication from P2iVentures which includes our email newsletters. You can unsubscribe from our email newsletter by following the directions included at the bottom of the newsletter by using the “Unsubscribe” link found in those emails.
For Users Outside of the United States
P2iVentures and our information technology infrastructure is based in the United States. The personal information that you provide to us is stored on servers located in the United States. If you are in another jurisdiction, be aware that, we must transfer your personal information to our infrastructure where it will be stored according to our Privacy Policy. We may transfer your information outside the United States to service providers with operations in other countries. By using our Websites, you agree to the collection, storage, and processing in the United States and elsewhere, even though the United States and other countries may not provide the same level of data protection that is required in your own country. We will take reasonable steps to protect your information.
Additional Information for Users and Visitors from the European Economic Area (“EEA”)
When you use our Websites and Services, we collect, store, use and process your personal information as stated in this Privacy Policy. When needed we rely on several guidelines to handle your information, including:
for our ongoing commitment to providing and improving the Websites and Services;
to keep the Websites, and Services safe and secure;
for the support of our service providers;
to perform our obligations per our Privacy Policy as well as Terms and Conditions;
you agree to the storage and management of your information, which you can revoke at any time, although this doesn’t impact your personal data processed before your date of your request;
you may have made some information public, such as on our message board, award system, or on a public profile page;
to comply with legal obligations from a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena, or court order or to defend legal claims; and
to protect the privacy for you and others.
If you are a P2iVentures user in the EEA, you can:
request personal information we have about you and we will try to accommodate your request within 30 days;
have your personal information corrected or deleted;
withdraw your consent and we will discontinue further processing of your personal information;
request assistance by contacting us and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
If you have registered with P2iVentures and you no longer want us to use your registration information to provide the Services to you, you may close your account. We will retain your personal information to provide Services to you and fulfill meet the terms in this Privacy Policy before removing your information from our system. Once there is no need for us to keep your information to meet legal and regulatory obligations, your personal information will be removed or de-identified in our system.
You can send us an email using the Contact Us link in the footer of the Website if you have any questions about our policies or the information, we maintain about you. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy and any of our Services at any time and any changes will be effective upon being posted unless we advise you otherwise. If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you by means of a notice on our Websites and/or by email to registered users before the change become effective. By continuing to use our Services after changes are made to this Privacy Policy, you agree to such changes. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy for the latest information on our privacy practices. If you do not accept the terms of this Privacy Policy, do not register with us and do not use our Websites. Please exit our Websites immediately if you do not agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
P2iVentures Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains when and why cookies and similar tracking technologies are used by us, and our Websites.
Cookies
“Cookies” are small data files that are stored on the hard drive of the computer you use to view a website. Every computer that accesses our Website is assigned a different cookie that may server several purposes:
Session cookies are specific to each Website visit and carry information as you view different pages within our Website. Session cookies expire and delete themselves automatically in a short period of time, like at the end of your browser session.
Persistent cookies enable us to recognize you when you visit our Website and remember your preferences. Persistent cookies are stored on your browser or mobile device until you choose to delete them and may delete themselves at expiration.
Third-party cookies are placed by someone other than us and may gather browsing activity across multiple websites and sessions. They are usually persistent cookies and are stored until you delete them, or they may expire based on the time period set in the third-party cookie.
Cookies on the P2iVentures Websites
The cookies on the P2iVentures Sites are generally used for one of the following purposes:
Essential functionality. Are essential to access some areas of our Websites. For example, those used to identify registered members and ensure that they have access to content that is only available to registered members.
Important functionality. Enable us to remember your preferences, such as your username, language or the region you are in, and provide a more personalized experience.
Performance and Analytics. Which are cookies that enable us to analyze how visitors use our Websites and to monitor and improve site performance and Services.
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to recognize individual users when they access the Services, remember user preferences, keep track of users’ access to and use of the Services, track whether our emails opened and whether links are clicked, ensure that the Services are functioning properly, analyze trends and to personalize the Services. When you use the Services, we also automatically collect information from your browser or mobile device such as your IP address or unique device identifier, browser information (which may include referring URL), your preferences and settings, cookies and information about the content you have viewed and actions taken (e.g., search queries, clicks, and the associated dates and times).When enabled by you, we collect precise location information provided by your mobile device, which you may disable through the device settings.
Your Decisions
If you reject our cookies, certain of the functions of our Websites may not work properly.
Changes
We reserve the right to change this Cookie Policy at any time and all changes will be effective upon being posted unless we advise otherwise. We encourage you to periodically review this Cookie Policy for the latest information about the use of cookies on our Websites.
Editorial Policies
Integrity of Content
We strive to bring you accurate, objective, and innovative educational content and health information in order to be a practical and relevant source of health information.
Rather than filtering content for specific use cases or opinions, we post broad content from a variety of viewpoints, so it is up to you to choose the information that is most appropriate for you. The editorial information we post is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from a dentist, physician, or qualified health provider to address any questions you might have about your medical condition and never disregard professional medical opinions or postpone seeking professional care based on something you have read on our Websites.
Following are our content policies and procedures:
Original Content Created and Published on P2iVentures
We create, collaborate, and post content based on these general guidelines:
Practicality: Knowledge of oral health practices and procedures although well known, benefits from an ongoing refresh of content, structure, and messaging to remain current, memorable, and interesting.
Clinical Relevance: Occasionally new medical and cognitive findings are published that are important to advancements in oral health. These are sometimes found in peer reviewed journals and other times simply published by individuals that have made interesting discoveries and observations through their training and experiences.
Trends: Topics and perspectives may range from philosophies about why we do things a certain way to seasonal and generational views, emerging health trends such as fitness, disease prevention, healthy habits, and alternative approaches to treatments and motivation, education, and cognition.
How our Content Is Unique
Our materials are based on our editors’ selections and feedback we receive from our users and registered community members. They sometimes contain interviews with experts who can put things into a better context of what the real-world applications can be to new information.
Editorial Staff Commitment to Authenticity and Excellence
Our content is free from the influence of advertisers and other sources as everyone who participates in an editorial capacity must fully disclose any potential conflict of interest.Our editorial staff is charged with providing objective, accurate, and insightful accounts of issues and events where we seek out subjects for stories and source experts to provide perspective and commentary.
The content that we produce and feature is determined by our staff, journalists, and health professionals that are all committed to enhancing knowledge and learning related to children’s health. We engage with reliable experienced sources from healthcare and education to understand the latest health trends and provide analyses, updates, and profiles that embody a deep multidisciplinary perspective.
We may partner with third parties, who may provide resources to us for the creation of original editorial content for our Websites. Third parties may work with us to identify mutually agreed upon topics, where the content will always be produced in accordance with our Editorial Policies and the third party will have no control over the content. Third parties may receive attribution that will appear as “Support provided by [third party]” where they support our content for periods of time. Each story is reviewed by our editors, before publication, for accuracy, language, and reasonable characterization of the base content. Editorial reviews also focus on style, flow, and readability.
Licensed and Third Party Content
When we use content from third parties on our Website, the same standards must be met, including conformance to our Editorial Policies.
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE READ OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS SITE.
By using this site, you are agreeing to these Terms and Conditions, and if you do not agree to all of the Terms and Conditions, do not use our Websites. We may revise and update these Terms and Conditions at any time.Your ongoing use of our Websites means you accept those changes.
We Do Not Provide Medical Advice
All the content on our Websites is for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for professional medical care, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Do not delay seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on our Websites.
If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. We do not endorse, health providers, procedures, opinions, or other content that may be found on our Websites. Any information on our Websites including comments that may be made by Website users or by us is used solely at your own risk.
Our Liability
The use of our Websites and the Contents is at your own risk.
We assume no liability for or relating to the delay, failure, interruption, or corruption of any data or information transmitted in connection with the use of our Websites.
Our Websites are provided on an “as is” basis. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES’ RIGHTS, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Without limiting the previous statement, we make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, completeness, of the Content, or communications provided on or through our Websites.
In no event shall we be liable for any damages (including, without limitation, incidental and consequential damages, personal injury, wrongful death, lost profits, or damages resulting from lost data or business interruption) resulting from the use of or inability to use our Websites, Services, or Content. We, as well as our suppliers, and any third parties participating on the Website are not liable for any personal injury, including death, caused by your use or misuse of the Website, or Content.
User Content and Submissions
The personal information you submit is governed by our Privacy Policy and if there is an inconsistency between this section and the Privacy Policy this section will be the controlling section.
The contents of our Websites, include blogs, message boards, guest posts, member reviews, member awards, and user reviews on the Practice Listings, etc. (“User Content”), where users can post and upload Content, including User Content that may be uploaded to Social Media Platforms). You agree that you will not infringe or violate the rights of any party when posting, uploading, or transmitting data, communications, or User Content to our Websites. By submitting communications or User Content to us, you agree to comply with these Terms and Conditions along with all other policies within this document. We reserve the right to remove User Content for any reason. You agree that your submission(s) of User Content are non-confidential. Note that We have no control over the conditions and policies of any social media platform, and it is your responsibility to know and comply with the terms, conditions, and privacy policy of social media platforms before you release content to these sites.
If you make a submission or post to our Websites, you agree that you will not post material that infringes or violates any rights of any party. If you submit any business information, idea, concept or invention to us by email or any other means of communication, you understand that such submissions are non-confidential and you are granting, or warrant that the owner has granted us a royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, non-exclusive, wholly sublicensable right and license to use, reproduce, create derivative works of, modify, publish, edit, translate, distribute, and publicly display this submission in any media or medium.
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold us, our officers, directors, employees, agents, licensors, and suppliers, harmless from all claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and administrative fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from your use of Website, User Content you post or upload, your reliance on any User Content, or your violation of these Terms and Conditions.
General
We make no claims that our Content is appropriate for any specific person or in any jurisdiction outside the United States and you agree that your use of our Content is done at your own risk and that you are responsible for compliance with the laws in your country or origin.
The following provisions survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason whatsoever: Liability, User Submissions and uploads, Indemnity, Jurisdiction, and Whole Agreement.
Jurisdiction
You agree that exclusive jurisdiction for any dispute with us is the State of Florida in connection with any claim or dispute involving us or our affiliates, subsidiaries, employees, officers, directors, content providers, and contractors. If any of our Terms and Conditions are found to be invalid, the invalidity will not impact the validity of the remainder of the provisions of our Terms and Conditions. No waiver of our Terms and Conditions shall be deemed a continuing waiver of that term or condition or any other term or condition.
Notice, Takedown Procedures; and Copyright Agent
If you believe any of the materials on our Website infringes your copyright, you may request removal of those materials by contacting us and providing the following:
1. Identification of the work that you believe is being infringed. Describe the work and provide the location (like the URL) of an authorized version of the work.
2. Provide any other information that will allow us to locate the material.
3. Your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address.
4. A statement that you believe that the use of these materials is not authorized.
5. A statement that the information that you have supplied is accurate, and indicate that “under penalty of perjury,” you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on the copyright owner’s behalf.
6. A signature or the electronic equivalent from the copyright holder or authorized representative.
Contact us at:
P2iVentures
5745 SW 75th St., #251
Gainesville, FL 32608
Privacyt@P2iVentures.com
352-332-0818
Whole Agreement
Except as may be provided from time to time by a specific “legal notice” on our Website, these Terms and Conditions and the Privacy Policy are the entire agreement between you and us regarding use of the Website and its Content.
Please direct your comments and questions, including notifications or any non-functioning links or features using our Contact Us feature on the footer of the pages of our website.