privacy policy
The New York Health Information Management Association, Inc. (NYHIMA) has created this Privacy Policy in order to demonstrate our firm commitment to privacy. NYHIMA is committed to honoring the privacy of our members and general users who access this site and to inform you how we gather and use your personal and non-personal information when you visit our Website. NYHIMA reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time by notifying visitors to this Website of the existence of a new Privacy Policy.
What personal information is collected from you?
We do not collect personal information about you unless you specifically and knowingly provide such information to us. We endeavor to collect only the personal information necessary to provide you with information, and to improve our products and services. Personal information collected may include your name, address, phone number, fax number, organization name and e-mail address.
The Collection of Information through Username/Password System
Some areas of the NYHIMA Website may require use of a username and password for access. This username and password allows you to access Members only information as a privilege and benefit of membership. The username/password system may also be linked to personal information for a variety of purposes that enhance the functionality of your online experience
Cookies
"Cookies" are simple text files that web browsers place on computer hard drives when sites are visited. Cookies cannot damage files, nor can they read information from a user's hard drive. NYHIMA’s online product uses cookies to help measure the number of visits, average time spent, page views, and other statistics relating to use of our site. Certain features on the site may not function if you do not accept cookies.
Linked Websites
As a service to our members, we may include links to other Websites over which we have no control. NYHIMA is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of Websites linked for our Website, nor does linking to other Websites indicate any endorsement of the site or the products or information provided on such sites. Your decision to access any such other Websites shall be entirely at your own risk and discretion.
Between You and Us
Your privacy is our top priority and NYHIMA is committed to maintaining and protecting it. Please remember, however, that the Internet is not a secure medium and, as such, your privacy cannot be guaranteed when you communicate online. By nature, Internet communication means that your communications may be susceptible to data corruption and interception. If you have any questions about our privacy policy, please contact us at memberservices@nyhima.org.
