Privacy Policy

CDC does not collect any personal information when you use CDC's digital media unless you choose to provide that information. The CDC privacy policy is as follows:

While using CDC's digital media, certain information will be gathered and stored about your usage of CDC's digital media. This information does not identify you personally. We collect and store only the following information:

• The Internet domain (for example, "xcompany.com" if a private Internet access account is used, or "schoolname.edu" if connecting from a university's domain) and IP address (an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to a device when surfing the web).
• Information about your computer or mobile device (e.g., type and version of web browser, operating system, screen resolution, and connection speed).
• The number of times CDC's digital media was accessed.
• The pages or screens accessed or visited on CDC's digital media. on The visit date and time.
• If www.cdc.gov is designated as a home page.
• The internet address or URL of the website visited immediately prior to visiting CDC's digital media.
• The URL of the web site where the digital media was displayed.

Collection and analysis of this information in the aggregate will help us enhance performance of our digital media, improve informational materials available through digital media, and improve overall customer service.

Email Subscriptions

If an e-mail message is sent to CDC or a questionnaire, form, or other online survey found within CDC's digital media is completed, CDC will maintain the information in accordance with applicable federal law. Click here to learn more about how we handle personal information that is sent to us.

Use of Cookies

CDC also uses web measurements and customization technologies (such as "cookies"). You can choose not to accept cookies from any website, including cdc.gov, by changing your browser settings. Click here to learn more about how we use cookies.

Third Party Websites

CDC uses social media and third-party (non-CDC) websites to share information and to engage the public. For example, there may be third-party applications and/or services linked to or embedded on www.cdc.gov to improve its functionality. Likewise, applications created by CDC may be embedded on third-party websites as a way to increase public awareness of CDC activities. Click here to learn more about Third-Party Websites and Applications.

Disclaimer

CDC's digital media may allow the public to access social media.

When using these features, you are responsible for the content of the post, tweet or blog entry. Please note:

• Comments and views expressed on social media profiles do not necessarily reflect those of the CDC/HHS or the Federal government.
• CDC/HHS does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of the information on CDC social media.
• CDC/HHS does not endorse content or links provided on CDC social media.
• CDC/HHS does not authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in a personal message. Those who provide comments are responsible for the copyright of the text they provide.
• CDC's digital media follows the CDC.gov privacy policy. CDC will not share or sell any personal information obtained from users with any other organization or government agency except as required by law. Additional CDC online policies and regulations are available at http://www.cdc.gov/Other/policies.html

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