Disclaimers and Private Policy
Disclaimers
Content Disclaimer
All information provided on the Western NC Health Policy Initiative (WNC HPI) site is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract between UNC Asheville, the NC Center for Health and Wellness, and/or their partners including but not limited to Mountain Area Health Education Center and Dogwood Health Trust and any person or entity unless otherwise specified. Information and resources on the Social Bridging website are subject to change without prior notice.
The Western NC Health Policy Initiative website may contain information that is created and maintained by a variety of sources both internal and external to NC Center for Health and Wellness and/or their partners. The NC Center for Health and Wellness and/ does not control, monitor or guarantee the information contained in these sites or information contained in links to other external websites, and does not endorse any views expressed or products or services offered therein. In no event shall the NC Center for Health and Wellness and their partners be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any such content or services available on or through any such site or resource.
Health-Related Content Disclaimer
Health-related topics found on any WNC HPI page, should not be used for diagnostic purposes or be substituted for medical advice. As with any new or ongoing condition, always consult your professional healthcare providers before beginning any new physical activity, changing medications, or treatment for chronic conditions. It is your responsibility to research the accuracy, completeness, and usefulness of all opinions, services, and other information found on the site, and to consult with your professional health care provider as to whether the information can benefit you. The NC Center for Health and Wellness and their partners assumes no responsibility or liability for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly for any action or inaction you take based on or made in reliance on the information, services, or material on or linked to this site.
While the NC Center for Health and Wellness make every reasonable effort to present current and accurate information to support research, collaboration, and action to support health policy that supports the health of Western North Carolinians. The NC Center for Health and Wellness and their partners are not liable for any damage or loss related to the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of any information contained on this site.
Link Disclaimer
Any links to external websites and/or non- NC Center for Health and Wellness information provided on these pages or returned from web search engines are provided as a courtesy. They should not be construed as an endorsement by the NC Center for Health and Wellness and their partners of the content or views of the linked materials.
Privacy
The NC Center for Health and Wellness and their partners have created this statement to demonstrate our commitment to your privacy. This document explains how we gather, use, and protect your information.
We Don't Sell Your Contact Information
While using this site, you may choose to submit personal information through email or online forms. We will use this information to process your requests and connect you with resources. We will not intentionally sell, share, or distribute your personal information to third parties, except as required by law.
Website Analytics
The WNC Health Policy Initiative uses reporting programs to collect data about visitor traffic to our site. We do not personally identify visitors. Instead, we collect data to analyze in aggregate to determine trends and improve our website and the resources provided. Here are some examples of the types of data we routinely collect:
Internet address of computer
Browser type
Referring web page
Date, time & duration of visit
Content viewed
The website the user came from or goes to
Cookies and similar technology may be used to facilitate the navigation of this site.
This website uses cookies to ensure that site visitors have the best experience. If visitors continue without changing their browser’s cookie settings, the NCCHW assumes that visitors are willing to receive all cookies on www.wnchealthpolicy.org; However, If you prefer not to receive cookies, you can turn them off in your browser or set your browser to ask you before accepting new cookies.
Alternate Ways to Submit Information
You have a choice about whether to provide personal information online. For other options, you can provide information by mail to the address listed letting us know the best way to contact you.
Other Sites Have Different Policies
The WNC Health Policy Initiative website contains links to external independently managed sites; these sites may have their own privacy statement--or none at all. We urge you to exercise caution when providing personal data to any site. Check their policies and contact them if you have questions.