Copyright

The Alzheimer's Association retains copyright on all text and graphic images on this site, unless otherwise noted. Information and materials copyrighted by the Alzheimer's Association are for personal use only. Permission to reprint or electronically reproduce any document in part or in it entirety for any other reason is prohibited, unless prior written consent is obtained from the Alzheimer's Association. If consent is granted, proper credit and citations to the Alzheimer's Association must be included wherever the information appears. Using any of the Alzheimer's Association's registered logos, graphics or photographs without the Association's prior consent is strictly prohibited.

Linking policy

Web site managers are free to link to the Alzheimer's Association's site (formal requests are not required). However, the Alzheimer's Association reserves the right to determine which sites it will link to. Requests for reciprocal links are frequently not granted, due to the volume of requests submitted and Alzheimer's Association policies.The Alzheimer's Association is not responsible for information or advice provided by others, including those we link to from this site.

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The Alzheimer's Association –New York City Chapter is committed to protecting the privacy of its users. Information gathered by the Association is used to monitor our site's effectiveness and to respond to your questions and requests.

Through this site we collect information about the domain name of a visitor's server (i.e., the name of the Internet service provider's computer that funnels traffic to the Internet) but use it only for measurement purposes. We do not automatically collect e-mail addresses or other personal information unless you provide it to us via email, on a form or a survey.

The information we collect is used in the following ways:

The Alzheimer's Association does not sell, trade, or rent personal information about its Web site users. However, if a user donates to the National Association, it is possible his or her name may be on some mailing lists shared with other organizations. As a donor, you may request to have your name removed from these mailing lists. Please e-mail the National Alzheimer's Association at info@alz.org and also Cc: the New York City Chapter at the following address: SMartinez@alznyc.org. Provide your full name, mailing address, and a sentence requesting removal.

Some information is collected on the domain name of the server from where you are visiting. This information is used to determine the number of visitors to our site and sources of traffic. The data we collect are totals of those visiting from a domain, not information on individual users.

E-mail addresses provided to us are used to respond to requests and questions. These e-mail addresses may be used to distribute e-mail bulletins. In these cases, the user will have the opportunity to "unsubscribe" or request removal from future e-mail bulletin lists. You may receive periodic mailings from the New York City Chapter and the National Alzheimer's Association via the U.S. mail. If you do not wish to receive such mailings, please let National know by e-mailing them at info@alz.org. Please provide your full name, mailing address, and a sentence requesting suppression of your personal information in their files.

By using the Alzheimer's Association Web site, you consent to the collection and use of the information described above. Any changes to this policy will be posted prior to their implementation.

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The Alzheimer's Association - New York City Chapter works to ensure that the information provided on its official Web site is accurate, timely, and useful. However, the information contained on the Alzheimer's Association - New York City Web site should not be considered medical guidance or professional advice. The Alzheimer's Association, its affiliates or agents, or any other parties involved in the preparation or publication of this site are not responsible for errors or omissions in information provided on this site or any actions resulting from the use of such information. Readers are encouraged to confirm the information contained herein with other reliable sources and to direct any questions concerning their personal health to licensed physicians or other appropriate health care professionals. Corrections and additions to this site will be made when necessary or as time permits.

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We take every precaution to protect your personal information. At the Alzheimer's Association - New York City Chapter, your personal information is kept confidential and stored in a secure environment. Access to your information is restricted only to authorized staff with a legitimate and specific business purpose. For example, our finance employees need access to information to process on-line donations. If you have any questions about the security at our Web site, send an e-mail to webmaster.

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