The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (“CNS” or “we”) knows that you care about how your personal information is used and shared, and we take your privacy seriously. Please read the following to learn more about our information gathering and dissemination practices for www.cns.org and all other CNS-affiliated websites (collectively, “Website”) and mobile apps (collectively, "Apps"). By visiting the Website or using the Apps, submitting information or using any of our products or services, you acknowledge that you accept the practices and policies outlined in this Privacy Policy.
View GDPR Consent Agreement
General Principles:
- We only use information collected on the Website and Apps for CNS’s administrative, marketing, and business purposes.
- We deploy technology designed to protect the information you send us.
- Cookies are used to keep track of information and to allow CNS to create a better user experience. This information is kept confidential by CNS.
- We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer our Website and Apps.
Website and App Data Collection and Use
In connection with your use of the Website and Apps, CNS may collect the following information: email address; IP address; cookies; web beacons; clicks, page views, and time and duration of visits. CNS may use this information: to manage the Website and CNS’s products and services; to facilitate CNS’s administrative, financial, regulatory, and business purposes; to provide customer support; to analyze Website engagement, and to develop and enhance the Website; and to share with Google Analytics, the third-party vendor CNS uses to analyze Website use.
We may automatically collect usage information, such as the numbers and frequency of visitors to the Website. CNS generally only uses this data in aggregate form, that is, as a statistical measure, and not in a manner that would identify you personally. However, if you have registered with CNS using the Website and your browser accepts cookies, CNS may automatically collect individualized information regarding your visits to provide you with a more personalized experience. Specifically, the Website uses cookies to keep track of your shopping cart, and to save and verify your password information if you choose to remain logged in over multiple visits.
CNS Products, Programs, and Annual Meeting Registration
The Website and App may incorporate forms for members and other users to request information, products, and services and to register online for various programs, including the Annual Meeting. In connection with these forms, CNS collects contact information (including names and email addresses), financial information (including payment amounts, but no credit card information is retained), and demographic information (including zip code, age, or income level). Contact and demographic information collected in the forms or related surveys is used to provide the products and programs, send information about the CNS to members and other users, and to analyze Website and App use. Financial information collected in the forms is used to verify the purchaser’s qualifications and to bill for products and services. By submitting information to CNS through the forms or surveys available on the Website, you agree that CNS can collect, manage and use that information for the purposes set forth herein.
Third Party Websites
The Website and Apps may contain links to other sites. In the event you choose to access such third party websites, the CNS is not responsible for any actions or policies of such third parties. You should review the applicable privacy policy of third party website before providing personally identifiable information to them, as their privacy policies may differ from this Privacy Policy.
Email Address Opt-In and Use
You may provide your email address to CNS if you choose to receive marketing and support communications from CNS. We endeavor to protect your email address from inappropriate use. You may opt-out of receiving future CNS emails by emailing that request to info@cns.org or by submitting the form below.
If you opt in to email communications from CNS, you agree that we may grant permission to use your email address to select entities (e.g., Joint Sections). CNS will endeavor to confirm that these entities agree to comply with the conditions of use set by CNS, including: CNS determines the use may be beneficial to its members and users; the content of the correspondence is subject to advance approval by the CNS; the correspondence will be limited and for the purpose approved by the CNS; the entity will not use the email addresses to create or update its own database, and will not duplicate, retransmit, or sell the email addresses; use of the email addresses does not imply CNS endorsement, and no implication of endorsement will be made in any correspondence; email addresses will not be made available for any communication regarding drugs, medical equipment or devices involving the offer of a rebate, discount, or other remuneration, which in the sole judgment of the CNS might be illegal or unethical; and, email addresses will not be made available for any communication that, in the sole judgment of the CNS, would tend to mislead, misinform, or deceive.
Security
The website maintains security measures designed to protect the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control.
Contacting the CNS
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of CNS or this Website and Apps, or your dealings with this Website and/or CNS apps, please contact:
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
IT Department
10 North Martingale Road
Suite 190
Schaumburg, IL 60173
info@cns.org
Email Opt-Out and Data Access
You have the right to request your Data and to transmit that data to another service provider. You may communicate this request by contacting CNS support at info@cns.org or (847) 240-2500.
The Website provides users the opportunity to opt out of receiving email communications from CNS at the time information is initially requested. If you desire to remove your information from the CNS records and to opt out of future communications or to no longer receive our service, you can take the following actions:
- You can submit the Opt-Out form below.
- You can send an e-mail to info@cns.org, identifying yourself and requesting to opt out of future correspondence.
- You can call the following telephone number: (847) 240-2500.
GDPR Consent Agreement
The Congress of Neurological Surgeons ("CNS") values the privacy of its members ("you(r)" or "member"). CNS collects certain personal data and information ("Data") in the provisions of its "Services," including membership services, educational products, websites, and resources.
This Consent Agreement specifies: (1) what Data CNS collects about you and your use of CNS's Services; and (2) how CNS uses or distributes the Data in connection with the Services.
By creating an account, you agree to this Consent Agreement and acknowledge that CNS can collect, manage and use the Data and other information identified below for the uses stated herein.
You may communicate this withdrawal by contacting CNS support at info@cns.org or (847) 240-2500. Once you have withdrawn your consent, CNS will delete all records of your Data and personal information in its possession, to the extent it is technologically feasible to do so.
You have the right to request your Data and to transmit that data to another service provider. You may communicate this request by contacting CNS support at info@cns.org or (847) 240-2500.
This Consent Agreement shall be integrated in and form part of the Terms and Conditions. CNS may revise this Consent Agreement from time to time. The most current version of the Consent Agreement will govern your use of the Services. By continuing to access or use the CNS Services, you agree to be bound by the revised Consent Agreement.
Personal
CNS collects the following personal information: name; physical address; citizenship; email address; telephone number; fax number; member identification; login credentials; and birthday.
CNS uses this information:
- To manage the CNS products and services;
- To facilitate CNS's administrative, financial, regulatory, and business purposes;
- To provide customer support;
- To correspond with you about CNS;
- To facilitate educational programs, webinars, seminars, and meetings provided by CNS or third parties;
- To provide marketing materials, including about CNS webinars, seminars and meetings and about third party educational programs; and
- To maintain a Member Directory, participation in which is voluntary.
CNS may sell your name and physical address to third parties as part of a member mailing list. CNS does not include your email address or other personal information in mailing lists shared with third parties.
Professional
CNS collects the following personal information: medical school training; residency training; board certifications; practice type; curriculum vitae; professional references; and personal photographs submitted with membership applications.
CNS uses this information:
- To review membership applications;
- To manage the CNS products and services;
- To facilitate CNS's administrative, financial, regulatory, and business purposes;
- To provide customer support; and
- To maintain a Member Directory, participation in which is voluntary.
Financial Transactions
CNS collects the following personal information: membership dues payments; product purchases; and ecommerce transaction history (product, payment amount, and PayPal transaction ID).
CNS uses this information:
- To manage the CNS products and services;
- To facilitate CNS's administrative, financial, regulatory, and business purposes;
- To provide customer support; and
- To provide marketing materials, including about CNS webinars, seminars and meetings and about third party educational programs.
Donations
If you provide a charitable donation, CNS collects the following personal information: donor records; including amount donated; name; address; email; and tax deduction information.
CNS uses this information:
- For CNS's internal business purposes;
- To correspond with you about CNS; and
- To provide you with tax deduction information related to your donation.
Educational Programs
CNS collects the following information: attendance; related financial transactions; duration (for claiming credit); test performance (where applicable); practice type; age; geographic location; and survey feedback.
CNS uses this information:
- To facilitate educational programs, webinars, seminars, and meetings provided by CNS or third parties;
- To analyze the effectiveness of the educational programs, and enhance the product offerings;
- To provide marketing materials, including about CNS webinars, seminars and meetings and about third party educational programs; and
- To share with Amazon Web Services, and Enforme, the third-party vendors CNS uses to provide its educational programs.
Meetings, Seminars, and Webinars
If you participate as faculty or a presenter, CNS collects the following: name, physical address and potentially other personal information (see above); and, scientific research and papers.
CNS uses this information:
- To facilitate educational programs, webinars, seminars, and meetings provided by CNS or third parties;
- To maintain the Abstract Center, where scientific research and papers are available to members; and
- To share with ATIV Software, the third-party vendor CNS uses to provide application software for its meetings.
Correspondence
CNS collects the following information: email communications and other correspondence with CNS.
CNS uses this information:
- To manage the CNS products and services;
- To facilitate CNS's administrative, financial, regulatory, and business purposes; and
- To provide customer support.
Marketing Materials
CNS collects the following information: name; email address; opens, clicks, and click-throughs.
CNS uses this information:
- To manage the CNS products and services;
- To facilitate CNS's administrative, financial, regulatory, and business purposes;
- To provide customer support;
- To correspond with you about CNS;
- To facilitate educational programs, webinars, seminars, and meetings provided by CNS or third parties;
- To provide marketing materials, including about CNS webinars, seminars and meetings and about third party educational programs; and
- To share with MailChimp, the third-party vendor CNS uses to facilitate its mailings and marketing materials.
Website and App Use
If you use the CNS website, member portal and Apps, CNS collects the following information: IP address; cookies; web beacons; geographic location; member identification; clicks, page views, and time and duration of visit.
CNS uses this information:
- To manage the CNS products and services;
- To facilitate CNS's administrative, financial, regulatory, and business purposes;
- To provide customer support;
- To analyze website engagement, and to develop and enhance the CNS website; and
- To share with Google Analytics, the third-party vendor CNS uses to analyze website use.