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Privacy Policy
Segal Medicare Experts (SME) values your privacy and is committed to full transparency with respect to your rights as it concerns how we care for and use your personal information. We have created this Privacy Policy to detail how SME may collect, use, and disclose the personal information you make available.
How SME May Collect And Use Personal Information
When you voluntarily submit personal information to us in order to request information about our services, including without limitation scheduling an introduction appointment, submitting a general inquiry, SME may collect this information in order to better address your specific needs. SME may use the personal information to communicate with you in various forms in response to the submissions. By voluntarily submitting your personal information, you authorize SME to contact you.
By visiting the SME website, SME may also collect information regarding your visit. The types of information collected by SME in this manner may include, without limitation, the following: website clicks, IP addresses, use of cookies.
How SME Secures And Protects Personal Information
In order to maintain the security and confidentiality of personal information you voluntarily share with us, SME has implemented various safeguards to protect against the unauthorized or otherwise improper use, access, and disclosure of the personal information you provide.
How SME May Share Or Disclose Personal Information
SME may share or disclose your personal information in some instances which may include, without limitation, the following: when you have given consent; where the sharing or disclosure is necessary or required by law; where the sharing of information is provided to trusted entities who work on behalf of or with SME under strict confidentiality agreements in order to help SME communicate with you; when sharing the information is believed to be reasonably necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action against any suspected or actual illegal activities, FWA and threats; if SME is acquired by, merged with, or acquires another company; with our affiliates for internal business purposes.
How You May Opt-Out
SME is committed to your privacy rights and your privacy considerations. You may opt-out of providing SME with your personal information. You may also withdraw your consent that you previously gave to SME and must communicate this to SME in writing by emailing SME@SMEteam.org .
Accessing Your Personal Information
Subject to legal and/or contractual restrictions or requirements, you may request access to your personal information held by SME by submitting a detailed request, in writing, to the SME Privacy Office, SME@SMEteam.org. To maintain the strictest of confidentiality, SME may require additional documentation in order to verify your identity.
Changes To SME Privacy Policy
SME reserves the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy as needed and without notice, except as required by law.
Privacy Statement Acknowledgment And Use Of SME Website
By using the SME website, you acknowledge that you have reviewed the terms of our Privacy Statement and Consent to Use of Data and agree that we may collect, use and transfer your personal information in accordance with the SME Privacy Policy. This website is not directed at children and the services offered are designed for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. Consistent with the United States Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 6501–6506) which applies to information of children under 13 years of age, if an individual whom we know is under the age of 18 sends personal information to us, we will not retain the information except that, in some cases, we use the information to follow up on comments or complaints, and to respond directly to the individual to advise that SME does not accept personal information volunteered by individuals under the age of 18. If you do not agree with these terms, you may choose not to use our website or provide your personal information.