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PRIVACY STATEMENT

January 1, 2010

Thank you for visiting Bruce M. Gale, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, which may include bgalephd.com, brucegale.com or other spelling variations ("Website"/"Company"). This statement explains how your information is collected, used and disclosed as a result of visiting this Website.  This statement applies only to information collected through the Website and not to information collected offline.  We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Statement at any time without notice (for example, if we modify our practices regarding the collection or use of information). Amendments to this statement will be posted on the Website and will be effective when posted.  Your continued use of this Website following the posting of any amendment shall constitute your acceptance.

What Information Do We Collect?
  • We do not collect any personally identifiable information about you unless you voluntarily submit the information to us such as when you request information, register on the Website, make a comment, respond to a survey, register for a newsletter, or communicate with us by email.
  • The types of personally identifiable information that may be requested include your name, mailing address, email address, telephone number and/or credit card information.
  • We may use cookies or similar devices to keep track of and enhance certain activities on the Website such as by helping us to remember and process the items in your shopping cart and to make it easier for you to log in to your account.  This information is not linked in any way to your personal information. 

How Do We Use your Information?
We may use the information we collect from you in the following ways:
  • To personalize your Website experience and to allow us to deliver the type of content and/or product offerings which are of interest to you.
  • To allow us to respond efficiently to your service requests.
  • To administer a survey, product review or other Website feature.
  • If you have "opted-in" to receive email communications from us, to send you our newsletter or promotional material. If you would no longer like to receive promotional email from us, please refer to the "How Can You Modify or Delete Your Account Information or Opt-out of Receiving Promotional Emails?" section below.

How Do We Protect Personal Information? 
Although we cannot guarantee the impenetrability of the servers we use, we carefully monitor the quality of the company we use. If you have questions or experience problems, please contact us immediately. Our paramount concern is to safeguard and secure any personal information we collect online.  
Some of our services include message boards. These are by "subscription approval only."  Please remember that, despite our best efforts, it is possible that any information disclosed in these areas could become public information, and you should exercise caution when considering the disclosure of your personal information.  You agree that neither Bruce M. Gale, PhD or BehaviorTech Solutions, Inc. is responsible for material posted by you or others in these forums.

Do We Disclose the Information We Collect to Outside Parties?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to third parties your personally identifiable information unless we provide you with advance notice or also as described below:
  • Website Consultants and Service Providers. We will disclose personal information to third party consultants and service providers (such as providers of hosting, support, maintenance and remedial and repair services) to the extent that they require access to our databases, or the information contained in our databases, to service Company and the Website.  
  • Enforcement of Rights/Security. We reserve the right to release personal information (i) when we are under legal compulsion to do so (e.g. we have received a subpoena) or we otherwise believe that the law requires us to do so, (ii) when we believe it is necessary to protect and/or enforce the rights, property interests, or safety of the Company, our users or others, or (iii) as we deem necessary to resolve disputes, troubleshoot problems, prevent fraud and otherwise enforce the Privacy Statement and Website Terms of Use.  
  • Reorganization or Sale of the Company or Practice. In the event that the Company is merged with or becomes part of another organization, or in the event that Company is sold or it sells all or substantially all of its assets or is otherwise reorganized, the information you provide will be one of the transferred assets to the acquiring or reorganized entity.  
  • As Otherwise Allowed by Law. We may transfer personal information to third parties where we are expressly authorized by applicable law to do so.


How Can You Modify or Delete Your Account Information or Opt-Out of Receiving Promotional Emails?

If you registered for an account, you may log into your account at any time and modify, delete or update your information and change your preferences such as your email subscriptions.  Please note that due to email production schedules you may receive any emails already in production.  Additionally, you can unsubscribe from promotional emails by following the instructions contained in the email.

What About Privacy on Third Party Linked Sites?

In an attempt to provide you with increased value, the Website may contain links to third party sites.  These linked websites have separate and independent privacy policies or may have no privacy policy.  We are not responsible or liable for the content, activities or privacy policies of linked sites.  Nonetheless we seek to protect the integrity of our Website, and welcome any feedback about a linked site (including if a specific link does not work).

How Do I Ask Questions and Provide Feedback Regarding Privacy
?
We welcome your questions, comments and concerns about privacy.  Please contact us at 818-788-2100 x3 with any questions or comments you may have regarding the privacy of your information.
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