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These Terms of Use (hereinafter the “Terms of Use”) govern the legal relationship (hereinafter the “Agreement”) between icotec Medical Inc., a Delaware corporation (“icotec,” “we,” or “us”), and you the user (“you,” “your,” or “User” throughout, together with icotec, the “Parties”) concerning your access to and use of the STSConnect stsconnect.org (hereinafter the “Website”).
These Terms of Use contain the terms and conditions that govern your use of the Website, including any available content interaction services, such as clinical expert advisory board, discussion forums, case discussion boards, etc.
BY ACCESSING, VISITING, BROWSING, USING OR ATTEMPTING TO INTERACT WITH OR USE ANY PART OF THE WEBSITE, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS OF USE.
IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN THESE TERMS OF USE, WE ASK THAT YOU NOT ACCESS OR USE THE WEBSITE OR POST OR SUBMIT ANY MATERIALS ON IT.
ICOTEC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THESE TERMS OF USE, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE TO YOU. YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THESE TERMS OF USE (AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE) AND YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ANY SUCH MODIFICATIONS. YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE GOVERED BY THE TERMS OF USE IN EXISTANCE AS OF EACH DATE OF ACCESS AND USE.
The Website hosts thoughts and reflections for healthcare professionals who are Website registered users (hereinafter “Users”) to participate in ongoing conversations with peers, obtain the advice of peers, and benefit from peers’ experiences. The Website serves as a platform for education and professional networking, bringing together a multidisciplinary care team to advance clinical knowledge and improve care standards for spine patients.
To ensure the best possible experience for all Users, icotec has established these Terms of Use for your participation. The Website is free of charge for all Users and is not intended to generate any revenue for icotec. The website is not intended to be a substitute for your professional judgment, nor an advertisement for the use of any medical product, device or drug. icotec does not provide medical advice and does not engage in the practice of medicine. By joining and participating in the Website, every User agrees that she/he/they is a healthcare professional in good standing and agrees to reserve topics to those best suited to the Website; each User is solely responsible for all use of the Website, including content uploaded by the User and any advice and experiences shared. icotec does not monitor User content.
To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to provide specific personal details, including your full name and email address. Submitting anonymously is not allowed. You agree to ensure that, and are responsible for ensuring that, all information you provide is accurate, complete, and up to date. At any time, if icotec determines that any information you provide is false, incomplete, or outdated, icotec may restrict or terminate your access to the Website and its resources. You also agree not to permit anyone else to use the Website on your behalf, and you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for any use of the Website on your account. You may not share your registered Username or information, nor your password, with any third party. If you become aware of any unauthorized use, you agree to notify us immediately. icotec reserves the right to take any necessary administrative and/or legal measures to safeguard our interests.
Your use of the Website for must align with the purposes expressly allowed by the Website and these Terms of Use. By accessing and using the Website, you confirm that you will not engage in any activities that are illegal or violate these Terms of Use or which violate any federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.
The Website allows Users to contribute content, such as comments, advice, experiences, data, links, and various forms of media, including text, images, graphics, videos, audio, etc. (herein collectively “Content”). An aim of the Website is to foster an environment for open dialogue between peers and allow for the exchange of diverse perspectives. However, please be aware that previously posted Content may no longer reflect the User’s current beliefs or opinion; neither Users nor icotec are under any obligation to update Content (icotec does not monitor nor revise or update any Content). Additionally, due to subjective and personal nature of User-generated materials and Content, some Content on the Website may be offensive, harmful, dangerous, inaccurate or otherwise inappropriate materials. Additionally, it is a User’s sole responsibility to ensure that the User has the legal right and ability to share and disclose Content, including any sharing of information that may constitute personal data, medical information, protected health information and/or individually identifiable information.
You acknowledge and agree that icotec is not obligated to review or monitor or moderate, nor intends to monitor or review, User-submitted Content. icotec makes no representations or warranties regarding, and does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality or reliability of any User Content. icotec cannot ensure that the offensive, misleading, unlawful, or otherwise objectionable User-submitted content will not appear on the Website. Each User is solely responsible and liable for its use of the Website, including the provision of Content by such User and the User’s use of and/or reliance on any Content shared by other Users; each User shall hold icotec harmless from the User’s access to and use of the Website, including the User’s provision of Content and the User’s use of or reliance upon Content provided by other Users.
You understand, acknowledge and agree that icotec reserves the right to monitor, edit, reject, or remove any Content submitted by a User to the Website that fails to comply with these Terms of Use. icotec is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the removal or rejection of any Content. If you encounter any objectionable or concerning user-submitted or other Content appearing on the Website, you agree to promptly notify icotec in writing.
icotec also maintains the right to alter, suspend, or terminate hosting the Website with or without notice at any time and without any liability to you.
Unless otherwise stated, the Website is intended for your personal and non-commercial use. You may not use the Website for any other purpose, including any commercial purpose. You are prohibited from not modifying, copying, distributing, displaying, sending, performing, reproducing, publishing, licensing, creating derivative works from, transferring, selling or otherwise infringing on any intellectual property rights related to any information, content, software, products or services obtained from or otherwise associated with the Website or icotec.
Users must ensure that any shared Content, including linked content, does not disclose any identifying patient information; it is a User’s sole responsibility to ensure that the User has the legal right and ability to share and disclose Content, including any sharing of information that may constitute personal data, medical information, protected health information and/or individually identifiable information. This information may include names, dates, locations, faces, tattoos, or any other identifiers. If you intend to post images or videos, even if you believe they are non-identifiable, it is your responsibility to obtain and record the patient’s explicit consent. All Content shared should maintain a professional standard.
By posting Content to the Website, you affirm, covenant, represent and warrant that you have the legal right and ability to share the Content, and that any and all consents, authorizations and permissions, of any third party, entity or person, have been obtained and are valid. You also agree not to post or submit to the Website any Content that:
You also understand that there may be restrictions on the size and amount of Content you can upload, and you are solely responsible for complying with these limitations.
The materials, information and content on this Website (including added User Content) is intended for use by trained medical professionals and is not suitable for individuals without specialized medical education or experience. The products, devices, techniques, therapies, etc., that may be referenced are designed to be used exclusively in properly equipped clinical environments and by qualified personnel with appropriate certification and training. Any opinions or statements expressed on the Website are those of the individual contributor and do not necessarily reflect the views of icotec. The Website is not intended to be a substitute for your professional judgment, nor an advertisement for the use of any medical product, device or drug. icotec does not provide medical advice and does not engage in the practice of medicine.
All materials, information and Content provided on the Website are for informational, and educational purposes only. They are not intended to serve as professional guidance, nor do they endorse or recommend specific products, methods, treatments, etc. The inclusion of any materials, information and Content on the Website should not be interpreted as a representation that it is the only or necessarily the best products, methods, therapies, etc.
Any test or procedure described on the Website should only be considered after a qualified professional has determined that the potential benefits outweigh the risks in a specific area. Users who choose to apply any of the information, Content, techniques, therapies, etc., discussed on the Website does so at her/his/their own risk and is fully responsible and liable for ensuring their compliance with all applicable local laws, regulations, and medical practices. Each User is solely responsible and liable for its use of the Website, including the provision of Content by such User and the User’s use of and/or reliance on any Content shared by other Users.
Due to the rapidly evolving nature of medical knowledge and practice, icotec strongly advises independent confirmation of diagnoses, treatments, drugs, dosages, and surgical techniques before acting on any of the Content.
All icotec owned materials, information and content, including all materials, information and content created by or for icotec, including but not limited to any written material, photographs, illustrations, videos, audio content, and logos (“icotec Content), and appearing on the Website, is the property of icotec or the property of its licensors or suppliers and is protected by copyright under the copyright laws of the United States, Switzerland, and all other applicable jurisdictions. You agree not to copy, use, display, reproduce, retransmit, modify, distribute, disseminate, sell, publish, create derivative works of, broadcast, circulate, display or otherwise exploit any part of this icotec Content, whether in print, electronic format, or any other medium, for any purpose beyond your personal, non-commercial use, unless expressly authorized by icotec.
Unless otherwise noted, all names, images, designs, logos, page designs, scripts, commercial markings, trade dress, service names, and all other branding elements found on the Website are trademarks owned by icotec or icotec licensors, sponsors, or suppliers and are protected by the trademark laws of the United States, Switzerland, and any other applicable jurisdiction. The trademarks may not be used in any manner whatsoever without prior written approval from icotec.
icotec does not claim any ownership or control over any Content that you as a User create, submit, post, or display on the Website. You confirm and represent and warrant that you hold all the rights necessary to post, distribute, copy or otherwise use any Content you share on the Website.
By submitting Content to the Website, you hereby grant icotec a non-exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free right and license to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, modify, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, perform, and display all Content. This license expressly includes the right to incorporate your Content into other works or media, whether currently existing or developed in the future. You also acknowledge and agree that icotec is under no obligation to treat any Content you provide as confidential and may use it in its operations or marketing efforts without owing you compensation, royalties, or attribution. icotec is not obliged to provide any payment or financial consideration for such use.
As long as you comply with these Terms of Use, icotec hereby grants you a limited, non-exclusive, and nontransferable license to access and use the Website for your own personal, non-commercial purpose. This license does not permit you to:
Through the Website, you may be encountering links to or content from external sources, services, or providers (“Third-Party Materials”). By using the Website to locate and interact with such Third-Party Materials, you acknowledge that icotec is acting on your instruction to retrieve portions of such external Third-Party Materials. You assume full responsibility for any access to, use of or reliance on Third-Party Materials, and you understand that icotec disclaims and bears no liability for any loss, damage, or other consequences resulting from your engagement with Content or Third-Party Materials available through the Website. You further acknowledge and agree that icotec:
The presence of access or links to Third-Party Materials and any external content does not imply any endorsement by icotec. These Terms of Use do not grant you any rights to reproduce, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform, communicate to the public, make available, create derivative works of or otherwise use or exploit any Third-Party Materials. Unauthorized use of Third-Party Materials may expose you to legal claims or liability from the rightful owners.
The Website, along with all content, information Content and service therein and connected therewith are provided “as is,” “with all faults,” and “as available.” You assume full responsibility for evaluating the quality, performance, accuracy and suitability of the Website for your intended use. icotec disclaims all warranties, express and/or implied, including any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, relating in any way to the Website, under these Terms of Use. For clarity, icotec, to the extent legally possible expressly disclaims the following representations of warranties:
The Content on the Website should not be construed as professional or medical advice, nor does it constitute a recommendation or endorsement of any particular treatment, procedure, or opinion. icotec does verify, moderate, or validate the Content, and only provides a platform for its display
Any images or visual content posted on the Website are digital reproductions, intended for general viewing only. They are not of diagnostic quality and are not designed to serve as part of any patient’s medical record.
By using the Website, you represent and warrant that:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, ICOTEC SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE NOR BE LIABLE TO THE USER OR ANY OTHER THIRD-PARTY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE, LIQUIDATED OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY CHARACTER. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES AND CLAIMS RELATED TO PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OR INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, GOODWILL OR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY), WORK STOPPAGE, OR ANY AND ALL OTHER TYPES OF DAMAGES OR PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL LOSSES.
THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLES OF THE LEGAL BASIS FOR THE CLAIM, WHETHER BASED IN TORT, CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY OR CAUSE OF ACTION, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE FOREGOING LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES SHALL NOT APPLY TO INDEMNITY OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS SET FORTH IN THESE TERMS OF USE.
icotec is dedicated to protecting your personal information. To uphold your privacy, icotec agrees to handle any personally identifiable data that you provide to register as a User through the Website in accordance with its [insert link to data privacy policy], which outlines the applicable standards and practices for data collection, use, and protection.
If any User violates these Terms of Use, icotec reserves the right to restrict or revoke the User from visiting the Website and any related service. icotec also retains the authority to pursue any legal remedies it deems necessary in response to such violations.
Each User agree to indemnify, defend and hold icotec, and icotec’s affiliated entities, including its and their directors, officers, and employees, harmless from and against any and all claims, suits, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, fines, penalties, losses, expenses or costs, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising out of or related to the User’s access to or use of the Website, any Content submitted or provided through the Website, or the User’s violation of these Terms of Use or the rights of any third party.
The Website may contain links and hyperlinks to external websites that are not maintained by, or related to, or controlled by icotec. These third-party links and websites, whether added by icotec or by a User, are offered solely for your convenience. icotec does not routinely review the content of these external websites, and assumes no responsibility for the information, products, or services they provide. YOUR DECISION TO ACCESS OR USE ANY LINKED THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES SHALL BE AT YOUR OWN RISK AND GOVERNED BY THE TERMS AND POLICIES FOR SUCH THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES. ICOTEC DOES NOT RECOMMEND OR ENDORSE ANY THIRD-PARTY CONTENT, PRODUCTS, SERVICES, OR WEBSITES, NOR DOES IT GUARUNTEE THEIR ACCURACY, RELEVANCE, OR APPROPRIATENESS FOR YOUR OR YOUR USE.
Unless explicitly provided otherwise in these Terms of Use, icotec is under no legal obligation to grant the User access to the Website or its associated services. icotec reserves the right at any time and without providing a reason, to restrict or revoke the User from accessing or using the Website.
Without prior notice to any User, icotec is able to:
You acknowledge that icotec may, at its sole discretion and without prior notice, suspend or terminate or restrict your access to some or all parts of Website at any time and for any reason and may accordingly terminate or modify these Terms of Use. The license granted to icotec regarding User-submitted Content, as outlined in Section 5.c, will remain in effect regardless of any termination of these Terms of Use or revocation of Website use or access.
icotec retains the right to update or revise these Terms of Use at any time and without providing a specific justification. By continuing to access, visit, browse, or use the Website after changes have been made, you are considered to have accepted the revised terms User. YOU HAVE AN OBLIGATION TO REVIEW AND MONITOR THESE TERMS OF USE (AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE) AND YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE WEBSITE CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF ANY SUCH MODIFICATIONS. YOUR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE WEBSITE WILL BE GOVERED BY THE TERMS OF USE IN EXISTANCE AS OF EACH DATE OF ACCESS AND USE.
icotec may capture video, audio, and photographs during events, including any conducted via the Website. These recordings may be used for scientific, educational, or marketing purposes, including publication on the Website, in presentations, social media, and printed materials, advertisements, flyers, event programs or booth displays. If you do not wish to be to be recorded or included in published materials, please notify the photographer or the recording staff. To request removal or object to the use of such materials, please email at: info@spinetherapysociety.org.
The User may not assign or transfer any rights or obligations under these Terms of Use without icotec’s prior written approval.
These Terms of Use constitute and represent the complete and exclusive understanding and agreement between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes all prior discussions or agreements.
icotec’s decision not to enforce any of the provision of these Terms of Use at any time shall not be interpreted as a waiver of icotec’s rights to enforce that provision or any others in the future.
The Parties acknowledge that they are acting independently and that nothing in these Terms of Use create a partnership, joint venture or other formal business association between the Parties.
If any provision in these Terms of Use is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect. In the place of an invalid provision, a valid provision is presumed to be agreed upon by the Parties, which comes economically closest to the one actually agreed upon.
These Terms of Use are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, regardless of the User’s location or where their interaction with the Website occurs.
Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms of Use will be resolved through arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its Commercial or other Arbitration Rules. The arbitration will be conducted in Boston, Massachusetts, and proceedings will be held in the English language.
Privacy Policy
Data Protection
Last Updated on: August 8, 2025
This privacy policy (this “Privacy Policy”) is issued by icotec Medical inc. and its affiliates (“icotec”, “We”, or “Us”). This Privacy Policy governs the processing by icotec of information through its website stsconnect.org (the “Website”) that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household (“you”), or as otherwise defined in the state privacy laws applicable to you (“Personal Information”). Personal Information does not include other information from or about you (e.g., consumer information that is deidentified or aggregate consumer information).
This Privacy Policy describes (i) the types of Personal Information we collect and process, (ii) our methods of collection, (iii) the purposes of collection, disclosure and processing of such Personal Information, (iv) to whom we disclose such Personal Information, (vi) the management of such Personal Information by you and (vii) all other information that may be relevant to you.
This Privacy Policy is directed to residents of the United States only. The terms of such Supplemental State-Specific Privacy Notice are incorporated herein by reference.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy and the practices described hereunder, please contact us as set forth in Section 4 “Contact Information” below. If you do not agree with any of the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website nor provide any Personal Information to us.
At the top of this Privacy Policy, you can see when this Privacy Policy has been last updated. As our business practices evolve and new legislations relating to data privacy may be enacted, we may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Please review this Privacy Policy whenever you visit the Website so that you know the terms that apply to you at that time. Continued use of the Website following such changes constitutes the acceptance of those changes, so please check the policy periodically for updates.
The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. No one under the age of 18 may provide any Personal Information to us on the Website. icotec will not knowingly collect any Personal Information from such individuals without prior parental consent. If you are under 18, do not use the Website or provide any Personal Information to us on the Website. If we learn that we have collected or received Personal Information from individuals below the age of 18 without verified parental consent, we will delete such information. If you believe we might have any Personal Information from or about an individual below the age of 18, please contact us at data.privacy@icotec-medical.com.
We do not intend to collect sensitive Personal Information (including but not limited to healthcare information) from the Website’s visitors. Please do not enter any sensitive Personal Information on the Website. If you inadvertently entered sensitive Personal Information on our contact form, please contact us so we can delete such sensitive Personal Information. See “Contact Information” in Section 4 for our contact information.
Please read this privacy policy carefully as it will help you make informed decisions about sharing your Personal Information with us.
Which Personal Information do we collect from you?
icotec collects the following categories of Personal Information:
Certain state laws deem IP address as Personal Information.
How do we collect your Personal Information?
i. Personal Information directly provided by you
We obtain or receive Personal Information directly from you
ii. Personal Information we receive indirectly (through automatic data collection tools)
We may use cookies and automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information about you. For more information on cookies, please see “Cookies” below.
Our Website utilizes several third-party plug-ins to provide enhanced functionality, performance, and user experience. These plug-ins may collect certain types of data either directly or indirectly when used on our Website. The collection, use, and sharing of this data are governed by the respective third-parties’ privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how your data is being handled.
Below is a list of the plug-ins we currently use, along with the types of data they collect, how that data is used, and links to their privacy policies:
| Plug-in | Data Collected | Purpose | Data Sharing | Privacy Policy |
| Akismet Anti-Spam (v5.3.7) | User comments, contact form submissions | Spam detection and filtering | Shared with Automattic servers | Akismet Privacy Policy |
| AutomatorWP & AutomatorWP Pro (v5.2.0.1) | User interactions, activity logs | Workflow automation | May be shared with third parties depending on integrations | AutomatorWP Privacy Policy |
| BuddyPress & BuddyPress App (v2.8.30 / v2.3.50) | User profiles, messages, activity streams | Community building | Accessible to site admins; data shared internally | BuddyPress Privacy Policy |
| Duplicator (v1.5.12) | Site configuration, file structure | Site backup and restoration | Not shared externally unless configured | Duplicator Privacy Policy |
| Elementor & Elementor Pro (v3.28.3) | User interactions, usage statistics | Site design and optimization | Shared with Elementor servers | Elementor Privacy Policy |
| Essential Addons for Elementor (v6.1.9) | Widget interactions, usage data | Enhance widget functionality | Shared for analytics and support | Essential Addons Privacy Policy |
| FluentSMTP (v2.2.90) | Email logs, config settings | Manage site emails | Shared with configured SMTP provider | FluentSMTP Privacy Policy |
| GamiPress (v7.3.6) | User activity, achievements, points | Gamification features | Stored in local database | GamiPress Privacy Policy |
| Gravity Forms (v2.9.5) | Form submissions | Form processing and management | Shared with integrations if enabled | Gravity Forms Privacy Policy |
| Redis Object Cache (v2.5.4) | Cached site data | Performance optimization | Stored locally | Redis Privacy Policy |
| Restrict Content & Pro (v3.2.14 / v3.5.45) | Registration, subscriptions, access logs | Content restriction and management | May be shared with payment gateways | Restrict Content Pro Privacy Policy |
| Solid Security Basic (v9.3.7) | Security logs, configuration settings | Website security | Stored locally unless configured otherwise | Solid Security Privacy Policy |
| SureFeedback Client Site (v1.2.6) | Site/server config, plugin/theme info | Plugin support and performance | Collected with user consent | SureFeedback Privacy Policy |
| The Events Calendar (v6.11.0.1) | User data, system info, event data | Event management | May be shared with services like Google Maps, PayPal | The Events Calendar Privacy Policy |
| WordPress Importer (v0.8.4) | Site content data | Content import | Not shared externally | WordPress Privacy Policy |
| WP All Import Pro | Uploaded CSV/XML content | Bulk data import | Not shared externally | WP All Import Privacy Policy |
| WP Fusion (v3.45.5.1) | Profile data, CRM activity | Sync with CRM platforms | Shared with CRM tools as configured | WP Fusion Privacy Policy |
| WP OPcache (v4.2.3) | Cached site data | Performance optimization | Stored locally | Redis Privacy Policy |
| Yoast SEO (v24.8.1) | Site content, metadata, usage | SEO recommendations | Not shared unless provided | Yoast Privacy Policy |
Please note that the data collected by these plug-ins may be subject to change based on future updates or configuration settings. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of each third-party provider to stay informed.
For which purposes do we collect your Personal Information?
icotec processes information we collect from you on the Website (including Personal Information) for the following purposes:
To whom do we disclose your Personal Information?
Icotec may disclose your Personal Information that we collect, or you provide as described in this privacy policy:
We may also disclose your Personal Information, if we believe doing so is required or appropriate: (i) to comply with federal, state, or local laws, or comply with a court order or subpoena to provide information; (ii) to comply with a civil, criminal, or regulatory inquiry, investigation, subpoena, or summons by federal, state, or local authorities; (iii) to cooperate with law enforcement agencies concerning conduct or activity that the business, service provider, or third party reasonably and in good faith believes may violate federal, state, or local law; (iv) to cooperate with a government agency request for emergency access to a consumer’s personal information if a natural person is at risk or danger of death or serious physical injury, (v) to exercise or defend legal claims; (v) to respond to your requests; (vi) to protect yours, ours or others’ rights, property or safety; (vii) to enforce icotec policies or contracts; (viii) to collect amounts owed to icotec; (ix) to comply with records retention policies, if any; (x) when we believe access, preservation, or disclosure is necessary or appropriate to prevent physical harm or financial loss or in connection with an investigation or prosecution of suspected or actual illegal activity; or (xi) if we, in good faith, believe that access, preservation, or disclosure is otherwise necessary or advisable.
How do we protect your Personal Information?
We have implemented both technical and organizational measures designed to protect your Personal Information against accidental loss, theft and unauthorized access. Examples are firewalls and protocols for web security.
We strive to continually improve our security measures in case of technological advances and developments. Unfortunately, the transmission of information via the internet is not completely secure. Although we do our best to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee the security of your Personal Information transmitted to the Website or to us via electronic communication. Any transmission of Personal Information is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any circumvention of any privacy settings or security measures contained on the Website.
How long does icotec store/retain your Personal Information?
icotec will retain your Personal Information for as long as reasonably necessary and proportionate to the original purpose for collecting and processing it. We will delete or de-identify your Personal Information when your Personal Information is no longer necessary for such purpose. But we may also need to store your Personal Information to fulfill a legal obligation or to resolve disputes.
How long we keep Personal Information can vary widely depending on the context of the services we offer and our legal obligations in the jurisdiction where icotec is processing your Personal Information. The following criteria are often used to determine the retention period: the nature of the Personal Information, the context in which the Personal Information has been collected, the consequences for you and the existence of appropriate safeguards (such as pseudonymization).
What rights do you have regarding your data?
You have the right to (i) access the Personal Information we have collected from and about you, (ii) correct your Personal Information, (iii) limit of or reject of our data processing activities with respect to your Personal Information, and (iv) data portability (i.e., giving you access to your Personal Information in a portable manner).
State consumer privacy laws may provide their residents with additional rights regarding our use of their personal information. The exact scope of these rights may vary by state.
To learn more about California residents’ privacy rights, visit California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) | State of California – Department of Justice – Office of the Attorney General. California’s “Shine the Light” law (Civil Code Section § 1798.83) permits users of our Website that are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes.
We may deny your request if we have a legitimate reason to do so, including but not limited to the completion of the transactions for which we collected your Personal Information, security reasons and such other reasons as permissible under applicable state laws, rules and regulations.
To exercise your rights under this Privacy Policy or any State-Specific Privacy Notice, please contact us in the following manner:
We may use cookies or use third-party cookies and other technologies (e.g., pixels, tags) (collectively, the “Cookies”) on our Website. Cookies are text or image data files that are placed or saved on the internet browser of the user’s computer system. They contain a string of characters that enables the browser or mobile device to be uniquely identified when the user visits the Website again.
The purpose of the use of Cookies is to simplify the use of the Website for the Website’s visitors. Some functionalities of the Website may not be available to visitors without the use of certain Cookies (e.g., technically essential Cookies). On the other hand, we use Cookies for the analysis of the behavior of the Website’s visitors on our Website to measure our reach in the market.
As mentioned above, we use technically essential Cookies which are necessary to run the Website. Hence, we are not able to deactivate these Cookies.
Third Party Cookies
Our website includes videos from Vimeo (Vimeo Inc.). When you view a page with a Vimeo video, data such as your IP address and technical usage information may be transmitted to Vimeo’s servers in the United States. Vimeo may also use cookies and similar technologies for tracking and analytics. See Vimeo’s Privacy Policy for details.
We use Cloudflare (Cloudflare Inc.) to improve the security and performance of our website. Cloudflare may collect limited data, such as your IP address and information about your browser, to deliver content and protect our site from malicious activity. See Cloudflare’s Privacy Policy for details.
Managing Your Use of Cookies
You can prevent cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we wish to point out that doing so may mean you will not be able to enjoy the full functionality of the Website, particularly if certain technically essential Cookies are deactivated. You can also prevent the data generated by Cookies about your use of the Website (incl. your anonymized IP address) from being passed to Google, and the processing of these data by Google, by using a browser plug-in (e.g., https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en). Note, however, that icotec will not be responsible for your use of any tools or software (e.g., plug-ins) made available by third parties.
To ask questions about or comment on this Privacy Policy or if you need to access this Privacy Policy in an alternative format due to having a disability, please contact us at:
icotec Medical Inc.
Email: data.privacy@icotec-medical.com;
Phone: (860) 404-6999 (toll-free);
Postal Address: 125 High Street, Suite 220, Boston, MA 02110 United States