Overview

Thank you for visiting LifeScienceHistory.com and reviewing our Privacy Statement. Info.Resource, Inc., the owner and publisher of LifeScienceHistory.com, does not collect personal information about visitors to the site unless you choose to provide that information to us. We will use that information to respond to your message and to help us get you the information you have requested. This Privacy Statement applies to the online activities of the LifeScienceHistory.com (“Website).

Information Collected and Stored Automatically

LifeScienceHistory.com uses online analytics tools such as Google Analytics, WebTrends, etc., to collect and track information about your visit so that we can monitor usage and make improvements. These tools may store your IP address from which you access our Website. LifeScienceHistory.com also collects anonymous data elements in aggregate form, that cannot be tied to an individual:

  • The name of the domain from which you access the Internet (for example, gmail.com, if you are connecting from a Google Online account)
  • The type of device, browser and operating system used to access our Website
  • The date and time you access our site
  • The length of your visit
  • Demographic data
  • The location from which you access our site (approximate country, state, city and postal code based on Google Analytics data)
  • The pages, files, documents, and links that you visit and interact with
  • The domain of the website which referred you to this website (the last website you visited)

Additionally, to better understand our visitors, we may ask that you share additional information about you or your experience (such as, your city or state, age); your participation would be voluntary and, unless specifically stated otherwise in the request, the information you provide will not be connected with your personally identifiable information

Social Media

When you access or interact with LifeScienceHistory.com through a social media service such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Twitter we may have visibility to your profile name and other information you have made public in connection with that particular social media service. The social media companies may collect and share anonymous aggregate metrics with us regarding use, such as the total number of clicks, shares, users’ demographics (e.g., age range, gender, location). These social media companies are not operated by us; and use of their services is governed by the privacy policies of the social media companies. 

If You Send Us Personal Information

LifeScienceHistory.com will only collect personal information that you knowingly and voluntarily provide by, for example, sending emails, responding to surveys or ordering posters. If you provide us with personal information, we will respond to your inquiry, request or order as soon as possible. We may also contact you to provide information about LifeScienceHistory.com services, products or special events that may interest you. Except as described below, we will not share your name or information outside the LifeScienceHistory.com unless you affirmatively authorize us to do so by opting-in.

When we send you such information by email, you will always have an immediate opportunity to decline further communication. Please use the contact specified in the email so that we can remove you from the list that contains your name.

We regularly use outside vendors to provide certain services, such as companies that process credit card transactions. These third-party vendors will have access to the information needed to perform their functions, but may not use your information for any other purpose.

Please note that Info.Resource also may provide your information to: (1) a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency if Info.Resource becomes aware of a violation or potential violation of law or regulation; (2) a court or party in a court or Federal administrative proceeding if the Info.Resource is a party or in order to comply with a subpoena; (3) the Department of Justice or in certain legal proceedings when Info.Resource, an employee of Info.Resource, or the United States is a party to litigation or has an interest in the litigation and the use of such records is deemed relevant and necessary to the litigation; (4) protect the security or integrity of the LifeScienceHistory.com Website and services; and (7) any other person or entity as required by law.

Opt-Out and User Control

Customers may opt out of regular mailings and emails through contacting customer service. 

Customers can change their email communication preferences by using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email or contacting customer service.

You may also access, update, review, correct, suppress or remove any of the personal information you have given to us by emailing info@LifeScienceHistory.com.

Data Retention

We will retain your information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Statement unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.

Remember that even after you cancel your account, or if you ask us to delete your personal information, copies of some information from your account may remain viewable in some circumstances where, for example, you have shared information with social media or other services. Because of the nature of caching technology, your account may not be instantly inaccessible to others. We may also retain backup information related to your account on our servers for some time after cancellation or your request for deletion, for fraud detection or to comply with applicable law or our internal security or recordkeeping policies. It may not always be possible to completely remove or delete all of your information due to technical constraints or, contractual, financial or legal requirements.

Cookies, Web Beacons and Pixels

In addition to information collected automatically, we use cookies to support the internal functionality of the Website. Cookies, which are small pieces of information sent to your browser by a website that you visit, are used to track usage patterns, traffic trends and customer behavior, as well as to record other information from the Website. When you register on LifeScienceHistory.com, cookies also allow us to save information so that you will not have to re-enter it the next time you visit. Many content adjustments and customer service improvements are made based on the data derived from cookies. LifeScienceHistory.com use third-party vendors, such as Google Analytics, to place cookies and analyze the information collected by cookies in order to make LifeScienceHistory.com more interesting and useful to you. No personally identifiable information is collected. Information that we collect from cookies will not be used to create profiles of individual users and only will be used in aggregate form. The data is retained for as long as necessary to support the mission of the LifeScienceHistory.com. You may set your browser to refuse cookies from any website that you visit. If you so choose, you may still gain access to LifeScienceHistory.com, but you may not be able to conduct certain types of transactions or take advantage of some of the interactive elements offered. You may opt-out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Additionally, LifeScienceHistory.com may use the Demographics and Interest reporting feature for Google Analytics for Display Advertising. The data provided by this service (such as age, gender, and interests) is used to better understand visitors to these Websites and customize our Websites to our users’ interest. You may opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising by visiting Ad Settings.

Web Beacons and Pixels

LifeScienceHistory.com collects non-personally identifiable information through the use of tracking pixels that appear on our pages. A tracking pixel is a transparent graphic image (usually 1 pixel x 1 pixel) that is placed on a web page and, in combination with a cookie, allows us to collect information regarding the use of the web page that contains the tracking pixel.

We use tracking pixels to trigger ads on participating websites based on activity tracked from the browser on a device used to visit LifeScienceHistory.com. We also use them to tell when an advertisement we run on another website has been clicked on by LifeScienceHistory.com visitors, and use that information to judge which advertisements are more appealing to users.

To opt out of these tracking pixels and services, please follow this link to opt out of the Google Analytics-based tools (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/), the Facebook Pixel (https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads), and the Bing Pixel (https://choice.microsoft.com/en-US/opt-out).

Children and Privacy

LifeScienceHistory.com is intended to be accessible and enjoyed by general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13, without first providing the parent or legal guardian with notice and obtaining prior verifiable consent. If a visitor known to be a child sends an email to Info.Resource, we will only use it to respond to the writer, such as an educational related request, and not to create profiles or otherwise retain the information. If a parent or guardian believes their child’s personally identifiable information was inadvertently collected, please contact: info@LifeScienceHistory.com.    

Security

Info.Resource takes reasonable steps to design and manage our sites’ technology to ensure that its information technology systems, applications, and information technology infrastructure are secure. When you use your credit card for any purchase, that transaction is encrypted using “Transport Layer Security (TLS)” encryption to protect your credit card information when traveling over the Internet. Further, we require credit card processing be secured based on compliance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) standards.

Within LifeScienceHistory.com are embedded applications, plug-ins, widgets, and other content links to external websites. These sites operate independently of the Info.Resource and have their own privacy policies. Info.Resource is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites, and such link is not intended to be an endorsement of the external website or its content. For your protection, you should review the privacy policy of the site you linked to from our website.

Contact Us

Questions and comments about this Privacy Statement may be directed to us via mail at Info.Resource, Inc., PO Box 31236, Seattle, WA 98103 or email at info@LifeScienceHistory.com

Last revised: July 24, 2024

Terms of Use

LifeScienceHistory.com has been developed to provide you with information regarding the life sciences, the industry and its history, health care association and educational resources, and related services. This information is designed for information purposes only and is not provided as a professional service or as medical advice for specific patients. It is not a substitute for professional medical care and if you have, or suspect you may have, a health problem, you should consult your health care provider.

By using LifeScienceHistory.com, you accept and agree to comply with the following terms, which may be modified at any time.

1. Ownership of the Content

Info.Resource, Inc., owner and publisher of LifeScienceHistory.com, owns the compilation of content posted on the Website, which consists of text, images, audio, video, databases, design, codes, and software (“Content”). This does not mean that the Info.Resource owns each component of the compilation, some of which may be owned by others and used with their permission or used in accordance with applicable law (e.g. fair use). Further, Info.Resource, owns some, but not all, of the intellectual property rights in the Content, including copyright.

2. Content Usage Conditions

To use Content, you must:

  • Cite the author and source of the Content as you would material from any printed work.
  • Cite and link to, when possible, the Website as the source of the Content.
  • Not remove any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices including attribution information, credits, and notices, that are placed in or near the text, images or data.
  • Comply with all terms or restrictions (such as copyright, trademark, publicity and privacy rights, or contractual restrictions) as may be specified in the metadata or as may otherwise apply to the Content.

Commercial Use of Content with Usage Conditions

You may not use any Content with usage conditions for commercial purposes, unless you have first obtained permission from Info.Resource for the Content and any other rights holder. This means that, absent express permission, you may not sell Content with usage conditions or sell materials, products, or services that use and incorporate such Content. You may not use Content with usage conditions to promote or advertise products or services.

You may contact Info.Resource for the Content to seek permission, but please be aware that some Content may not be available for commercial use at all due to contractual and other restrictions.

3. Trademarks

Many of the names, titles, trademarks, service marks and logos that appear on the Website that include the LifeScienceHistory.com name, logo, or programs operated by Info.Resource are registered or common law (unregistered) marks owned by the Info.Resource. You may not use LifeScienceHistory.com trademarks to state or imply an association with or endorsement of your goods, services, or activities or in any manner that infringes upon the LifeScienceHistory.com trademarks. Requests to use the LifeScienceHistory.com trademarks in connection with commercial activities should be made to: info@LifeScienceHistory.com.

Trademarks of third parties may also appear on the Website, including in the Content, from time to time. You must agree that nothing on the Website shall be construed as granting any license to use any trademark displayed on the Website without the express written permission of the trademark owner.

4. User-Generated Content

LifeScienceHistory.com offers interactive features, such as comment sections on its Website or social media accounts, to engage with its audiences to improve our content and services. The rules listed below for your participation in these features are intended to encourage a learning environment where thoughtful discussion may safely occur among people of all ages and backgrounds. While we monitor and remove comments that do not comply with these rules, we may not be held responsible for any delays or failures in such removal.

Rules of Conduct

Stay on topic. LifeScienceHistory.com and its audiences expect comments to deal with the topic at hand.

Keep the conversation civil. Express yourself in ways that are befitting of an educational environment. Post nothing threatening, sexually explicit or hateful here. Hateful includes derogatory statements targeting individuals or specific groups; these may be based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or expression, age, and mental or physical ability. No profanity. Criticizing decision making or operations is allowed, but a purely personal attack is not.

No spamming, selling, or advertising. This is not the place to promote non-LifeScienceHistory products, services, causes or any candidates. 

Allow reuse. LifeScienceHistory.com (and those authorized by it) may use what you say to us for noncommercial, educational or promotional purposes.

Stay lawful. Post only what is yours to post. Do not spread malicious or harmful software or other technology. Do not suggest or encourage illegal activity.

Take personal responsibility. LifeScienceHistory.com is a public site. Please do not post personal or other information you would not want the public to know, and again, do not post what is not yours to post.

5. Copyright Complaints

If you have any complaints or objections to Content posted on LifeScienceHistory.com because it was not properly credited or it was posted without permission and you are the copyright owner, please contact: info@LifeScienceHistory.com

6. Third-Party Sites

The Website may link to or from third-party sites that are not under the control Info.Resource. These links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only, and they do not indicate an endorsement, sponsorship of, or affiliation with the third party or content of the linked site, including any advertisements that may be posted. Info.Resource has no control over, makes no representation or warranty, and bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of third-party sites that link to or from the Website.

7. Disclaimer

The Info.Resource makes no representations of any kind regarding the Websites, the Content or any portion thereof. The Websites and Content are provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, copyright ownership and/or non-infringement or other third-party proprietary rights. Info.Resource shall not be responsible or liable for any damages or losses that may occur to you or any third party based on your use of the Website and/or the Content. Info.Resource may update or take down any Content on the Website at any time. 

8. Indemnity

You agree to release, indemnify, and hold Info.Resource harmless from all claims, causes of action, allegations, costs, expenses, fees (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), judgments, liabilities, losses, and damages arising from or relating to your use of the Website and/or any Content.

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any amendments or revisions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, U.S.A. You hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of courts in King County, Washington in all disputes arising out of or relating to the use of LifeScienceHistory.com. without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

10. Privacy

By using the Website, you agree that the we may collect, use, and disclose information that you provide as described in the Privacy Statement: Privacy.