Privacy Policy SurgeryConcerns.com ("We" or the "Company") respects your privacy and takes care to protect the privacy of its members and visitors. Specifically, the Company Internet site (the Site) does not collect personally identifiable information regarding the users of the Site ("you", "your" or "User") unless you voluntarily provide such information. We will not disclose your individual identity or personally identifiable information without your prior consent except as required by law, court order, or as requested by other government or law enforcement authority. The Site may collect nonpersonal information in order to track the total number of visitors to the Site in the aggregate. Information that can identify a User, such as a name or address, is not collected in this process, nor do we require disclosure of such information. Information that can identify a User is collected only when it is provided voluntarily. Cookies: We may track your visit to the Site by giving you a "cookie" when you enter. Cookies are pieces of information that Web sites transfer to your computer's hard drive for record-keeping purposes. Cookies help track user trends and patterns. In addition, third party advertising networks may issue cookies when serving advertisements. Cookies are used on many Web sites. We do not protect information you post to any online bulletin board, chat room, newsgroup or other public forum within our site. You should be aware that when you voluntarily disclose personal information (e-mail address, medical conditions, etc.) on message boards, through email or in public viewing areas, that information can be collected and used by others and may result in unsolicited messages from other participants or parties. We cannot control the actions of third parties. You are solely responsible for maintaining the secrecy of your passwords and/or account information. Please be careful and responsible whenever you're online. The nature of our Internet site can be graphic in depicting the medical procedures mentioned therein. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. You should be aware that this Site is not intended or designed to attract children under the age of 16. The Site may, from time to time, contain links to other Web sites. The Company cannot control and is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of any other site. We caution you to review the privacy policies of any such sites prior to submitting personally identifiable information to these sites. The Company reserves the right to modify the privacy policy as it deems advisable or necessary. You are responsible for reviewing the privacy policy in order to be aware of any changes.