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Copyright and Acceptable Use
All text, images, logos and information contained on The Elder Index™ website are the intellectual property of the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, and are protected by copyrights owned by the University, which gives the University the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, perform, display, or license a given work. Whether or not a webpage includes a statement about copyright, the U.S. copyright act provides protection for such works, and they may not be used or reproduced without permission.
All references to The Elder Index™ Index should include the following citation:
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This includes but is not limited to The Elder Index™ homepage at elderindex.org and all pages within the elderindex.org domain. The Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston is not responsible for any errors in the material provided on the web and shall not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of any material found any The Elder Index™ sites.
Logos, Designs, and Trademarks
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You may not use any service mark, trademark, trade name, logo or copyrighted materials from this site for any commercial purpose without the permission of the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Privacy Policy
The University of Massachusetts Boston is committed to preserving and maintaining the privacy of visitors to its Websites.
When you visit the Elder Index homepage (elderindex.org), and all pages within, your visit is anonymous, without tracking of any individual name or other identifiable mark.
Like most websites, we collect aggregate user data to understand patterns and improve the website experience.
The University of Massachusetts Boston does not sell or share confidential user information with any outside party, unless we are required by law.
When Information Is Collected
We collect information from you when you fill out a form to request information.
What Information Is Collected
Your visit remains anonymous until you knowingly identify yourself. When you request services, personally-identifiable information required to fulfill the request may include your name, address, phone number, email, etc.
How Information Is Used
We use the information we collect from you to fulfill your requests, and/or improve our website for your benefit.
Third Parties
Other than those involved in enabling services, we will not make any of your personally-identifiable information available to anyone at any time for any purpose. Specifically, we never sell any information to third party companies for marketing, sales, email, or solicitations of any kind. Please see the Disclosure section for additional information.
Resources and Links
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Disclosure
We may disclose any personally-identifiable information you provide under the following circumstances:
1. If instructed, or reasonably believed required, by an authority to comply with any law, regulation, governmental request, or judicial or legislative process;
2. If such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to operate this website, to process any requests you make, or to conduct any services or promotions in which you participate;
3. To protect the rights and property of the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts Boston, its administrators, community members, sponsors, or affiliates, including the right to limit fraud and misconduct in cases where it is reasonably suspected.
Consent
By using our site, you consent to all terms contained herein.
Changes
We may change the terms of this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and considered in effect upon posting.
For users from the EU: GDPR
This website is intended for general use and is viewable on the internet throughout the world. If you are visiting this website from the European Union (EU), personal information you provide to the university may now be subject to the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The GDPR replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and was designed to strengthen data privacy protections for EU residents.