The University of Hawaiʻi (the “University”) is committed to protecting the privacy and accuracy of confidential information to the extent possible, subject to provisions of state and federal law.
This Privacy Statement discloses the privacy practices for jabsom.hawaii.edu, the main University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) website (this “Website”). By using this Website, you are consenting to our collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Statement. If you do not agree with this Privacy Statement, please do not use this website.
Note that websites for schools, centers, departments and other units within the University of Hawaiʻi system may have their own privacy statements. You should review the privacy statement posted on other University of Hawaiʻi websites when you visit them.
The usage information and device identifiers are used to update and refresh the Website, and identify repeat users, to enhance your online experience and tailor content to your interests. Such usage information is typically non-identifying; and, if such usage information becomes identifying, it is treated as personally identifiable information (“PII”).
This Website uses “cookies” in order to deliver web content specific to individual users’ interests, to understand and save your preferences for future visits, or to keep track of online purchasing transactions. Cookies are small files that are stored on a user’s computer. Cookies are used to recall your specific information on subsequent website visits, simplifying the process of recording your information, allowing you to use customized features, and serving as a convenience feature to save you time.
Cookie settings can be adjusted in your browser and users can instruct their browsers to refuse all cookies entirely. If you choose to decline cookies, you may not be able to fully experience the interactive features of Website as there may be certain features that are only available through the use of cookies.
This Website uses a tool called Google Analytics to collect information about the use of this site. For information on how Google Analytics handles user data, see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this site by disabling cookies on your browser.
This Website may collect information through the use of web forms. These forms may require you to provide information such as contact information when completing the form.
Communication. JABSOM may use information collected from this Website for the purpose of communication back to individuals who contact us via the site.
Improving This Website. JABSOM may use browser-IP-address information and anonymous-browser history to report information about site accesses and for profiling purposes. This information is used to improve Web presentation and utilization. IP address information may also be used for troubleshooting purposes.
Providing a Service. JABSOM may use the information you provide us for the performance of a service you have requested.
If you are located in the European Economic Area, please visit https://www.hawaii.edu/uhdatagov/GDPR_Privacy_Notice_10.4.18_Accessible.pdf for additional information about ways that the University of Hawaiʻi, including this Website, may process your personal data and your rights regarding your personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).
This Privacy Statement was last revised in July 2023. We may change this Privacy Statement at any time and for any reason. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement each time you visit the website.
This website may contain links to other websites. Some of those websites may be operated by third parties. We provide the links for your convenience, but we do not review, control, or monitor the privacy practices of websites operated by others.
We are not responsible for the performance of websites operated by third parties or for your business dealings with them. You are solely responsible for reviewing the privacy statements for any linked external websites to understand how those websites may collect, use, and share your information. Therefore, whenever you leave this website we recommend that you review each website’s privacy practices and make your own conclusions regarding the adequacy of these practices.
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Statement, please email us at jabsom-web@lists.hawaii.edu.