csia.inFresenius Kabi USA
US Residents Only
Effective as of: 8 May, 2017
General
This Blood Collector’s Week web site (“Site”) and Privacy Policy were developed for residents of the United States. If you are a resident of another country, please close out of the site without providing any personal information. By accessing or using this Site, you accept the practices that are described in this Privacy Policy, which is a part of the Terms of Use governing use of this Site.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use information about online visitors and particularly how we handle the personal information that you provide to us on this Site, which is controlled by Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC (including its divisions and affiliates) (collectively “Fresenius Kabi USA”). This Privacy Policy does not apply to personal information collected from you offline, to Fresenius Kabi USA web sites that do not link to this Privacy Policy, to people from countries other than the United States, or to third-party web sites to which this Site may link.
Please read this Privacy Policy before using this Site or submitting personal information to us.
How does this Privacy Policy define “personal information”?
“Personal information” means information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you and which is submitted to and/or collected by this Site and maintained by Fresenius Kabi USA in an accessible form. Examples of personal information include your name, your postal address and your telephone number. Data that are not personal, such as questions, comments, ideas and suggestions excluding personal information, shall be deemed to be non-confidential, and Fresenius Kabi USA shall be free to disclose and use the same, without any obligation whatsoever to you, for any purpose and through any means.
How does Fresenius Kabi USA collect information online?
Fresenius Kabi USA collects information in two ways:
- Personal Information You Submit:
Fresenius Kabi USA collects personal information that you enter into data fields on this Site. For example, you may submit a name, postal address, e-mail address, and/or other information in order to receive information about various subjects, register a Blood Center, contact Fresenius Kabi USA, or in posting Success Stories. To protect your privacy, you should not provide Fresenius Kabi USA with any information that is not specifically requested or send any information that you consider sensitive or confidential to us through use of a “Contact Us” e-form. - Passive Collection of Non-Personal Information:
This Site may collect information about your visits to the Site on an anonymous basis without you actively submitting such information. Non-personal information may be collected using various technologies, such as cookies, Internet tags, and web beacons. Your Internet browser automatically transmits to Fresenius Kabi USA some of this non-personal information, such as the URL of the web site you just visited and the browser version your computer is operating. Passive information collection technologies can make your use of this Site easier by allowing Fresenius Kabi USA to provide better service, customize the Site based on user preference, compile statistics, analyze trends, and otherwise administer and improve Fresenius Kabi USA’s web sites generally. Certain features of this Site may not work without use of passive information collection technologies.
In what circumstances might Fresenius Kabi USA collect and use personal information?
Fresenius Kabi USA will use the personal information you provide through this Site to respond to your questions and to provide you with efficient service. After you have entered personal information into a form or data field on this Site, Fresenius Kabi USA may use certain identifying technologies, referred to as “cookies,” to allow this Site to “remember” your personal preferences, such as sections of that web site that you visit frequently.
Does Fresenius Kabi USA consolidate personal information?
Fresenius Kabi USA may consolidate the personal information of customers who use Fresenius Kabi USA’s web sites. We use this information to help us better design Fresenius Kabi USA’s web sites and Fresenius Kabi USA products, to communicate information to you, to enhance our marketing and research activities, and to facilitate other business functions.
What choices do I have about how Fresenius Kabi USA collects and uses personal information about me?
You can access and use much of this Site without telling us who you are or revealing any personal information. Some areas of the Site, however, do allow you to contact us to ask questions or provide comments. You may always limit the amount and type of personal information that Fresenius Kabi USA receives about you by choosing not to enter any personal information into forms or data fields on this Site; however, some of our online services can only be provided to you if you provide us with appropriate information.
You may also be provided with preference questions or preference boxes allowing you to indicate that you do not want Fresenius Kabi USA web sites to use tracking technologies, such as cookies, to “remember” your personal information, such as mailing addresses, on return visits. Some browsers have a “do not track” feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. At this time, Fresenius Kabi USA’s web sites that use tracking technologies to collect non-personal information do not generally provide you with or respond to the ability to opt out of the tracking technologies. Some Internet browsers allow you to limit or disable the use of tracking technologies that collect non-personal information, erase cookies from your computer’s hard drive, block all cookies, or even receive a warning before a cookie is placed on your system. Refer to your browser instructions or help button to learn more about tracking technologies and cookies.
Who will have access to personal information about me?
Personal information can be accessed by a restricted number of Fresenius Kabi USA employees, by certain companies with which Fresenius Kabi USA may conduct joint programs, and by individuals and entities with whom Fresenius Kabi USA contracts to carry out business activities for Fresenius Kabi USA. We train our employees about the importance of privacy and how to handle and manage customer data appropriately and securely. Also, it is Fresenius Kabi USA’s practice to notify you if you are registering for a program which is conducted in conjunction with another company that may require access to your personal information. In addition, Fresenius Kabi USA’s practice is to require its contractors to keep your personal information confidential and to use personal information only to perform functions for Fresenius Kabi USA.
Does Fresenius Kabi USA share personal information with third parties?
As a general rule, Fresenius Kabi USA does not share your personal information with third parties, unless it is used to conduct a joint program or to carry out a program or activity through a contractor. Where required by law, Fresenius Kabi USA will not disclose your personal information to third parties for those third parties’ marketing purposes, unless you have been provided with an opportunity to opt out of this disclosure. However, if Fresenius Kabi USA sells one of its product lines or divisions, your personal information may be transferred to the buyer so that the buyer can continue to provide you with information and services. If Fresenius Kabi USA provides your personal information to individuals and entities which assist us with our business activities, it is Fresenius Kabi USA’s practice to require those individuals and entities to keep your personal information confidential and to use your personal information only to perform functions for Fresenius Kabi USA. Fresenius Kabi USA reserves the right to disclose your personal information to respond to authorized information requests from government authorities, to address national security situations, or when otherwise required by law.
Does Fresenius Kabi USA share personal information with Regulatory or Law Enforcement Authorities?
Fresenius Kabi USA may be required by court orders or other laws to divulge information about you to law enforcement authorities or the courts. Fresenius Kabi USA will cooperate in responding to such requests, in accordance with the law, and will take applicable and appropriate measures to ensure that the requester understands the sensitive nature of any health-related personal information that they may receive.
How does Fresenius Kabi USA secure personal information?
It is Fresenius Kabi USA’s practice to secure each web page that collects personal information; however, the confidentiality of personal information transmitted over the Internet cannot be guaranteed. We urge you to exercise caution when transmitting personal information over the Internet, especially your personal information. Fresenius Kabi USA cannot guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not gain access to your personal information; therefore, when submitting personal information to this Site, you must weigh both the benefits and the risks. In addition, if you link to a web site that is not controlled by Fresenius Kabi USA; you should check the privacy policies of such third-party web sites before submitting personal information to the third-party web site.
How does Fresenius Kabi USA protect the privacy of children?
Fresenius Kabi USA does not knowingly collect or use any personal information from children (we define “children” as minors younger than 18) on Fresenius Kabi USA’s web sites. Generally, we do not knowingly allow children to order our products, communicate with us, or use any of our online services. If you are a parent and become aware that your child has provided us with information, please contact us using one of the methods specified below, and we will work with you to address this issue.
How may I correct personal information or delete it from current customer records?
You may request to remove your personal information from our current customer records or to amend your personal information. Please notify us of your wishes by contacting us in one of the ways specified below.
How can I contact Fresenius Kabi USA?
If you have questions about the use, amendment, or deletion of personal information that you have provided to us, or if you would like to opt out of future communications from an Fresenius Kabi USA business or a particular Fresenius Kabi USA program, please contact us by clicking on the “Contact Us” link on the web site you are visiting or by e-mailing us at info_US@fresenius-kabi.com. Alternatively, you may send a letter to the following address:
Fresenius Kabi USA
Attention: IT Department
Three Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
In all communications to Fresenius Kabi USA, please include the e-mail address used for registration (if applicable), the web site address on which you provided any personal information about which you have questions or concerns (e.g., www.fresenius-kabi.us), and a detailed explanation of your request. If you would like to delete or amend your personal information and are contacting us by e-mail, please put “Deletion Request” or “Amendment Request”, as applicable, in the subject line of the e-mail. We will do our best to respond to all reasonable requests in a timely manner.
For California Residents – Your California Privacy Rights
California law permits California residents to request certain information regarding Fresenius Kabi’s disclosure of their personal information to third parties for those third parties’ direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, you may contact us in one of the ways specified below, indicating that you seek your “California Customer Choice Notice.” Please allow up to thirty days for a response.
If you are a California resident under the age of 18, California law permits you to request and obtain removal of content or information you may have publicly posted. To make such a request, please contact us in one of the ways specified below with a detailed description of the specific content or information you wish to be removed. Please be aware that such a request does not ensure complete or comprehensive removal of the content or information you have posted and we reserve the right to not accommodate your request if we believe doing so would violate any law or legal requirement.
By Email: info_US@fresenius-kabi.com
By Mail:
Fresenius Kabi USA
Attention: IT Department
Three Corporate Drive
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
How will I know whether Fresenius Kabi USA has updated this policy?
Fresenius Kabi USA reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy without prior notice to reflect technological advancements, legal and regulatory changes and good business practices. If Fresenius Kabi USA changes its privacy practices, a new Privacy Policy will reflect those changes and the effective date of the revised Privacy Policy will be set forth at the beginning of the Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy was last updated on and is effective as of the date first set forth above.