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As users navigate through a website, certain information can be passively collected (that is, gathered without the user actively providing the information), using various technologies and means, such as Internet Protocol addresses, cookies, Internet tags, and navigational data collection. PBSYS uses Internet Protocol (IP) addresses on this site. An IP address is a number assigned to a computer by the Internet service provider so that it may access the Internet. It is generally considered to be non-personally identifiable information because, in most cases, an IP address is dynamic (changing each time you connect to the Internet), rather than static (unique to a particular user's computer). PBSYS uses an IP address to diagnose problems with its server, report aggregate information and determine the fastest route for your computer to use in connecting to our site in order to administer and improve the website functionality.

PBSYS logs IP addresses, or the location of your computer on the Internet, for systems administration and troubleshooting purposes. Log data is only used in the aggregate to analyze usage of the website. If you reject cookies, you may still use our site, but your ability to use some areas of our site, will be limited.

Security

PBSYS servers are housed in a well-monitored and secure data center. Moreover, data protection mechanisms, security layers and data encryption measures have been implemented to prevent unauthorized access. Also, to maintain data accuracy, and ensure the correct use of information, we have put in place appropriate physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.


All PHI, as well as demographic information, is password protected and encrypted within the relevant databases. It is important for users to protect their password and computer from unauthorized access. When users submit personal information to the secure areas of PBSYS website, PBSYS encrypts it using Secure Sockets Layer (“SSL”), a software encryption technology. Encryption protects information against unauthorized access and modification once it is stored in the database.