PhysicianJob Privacy Policy

The privacy of our users on the Internet is of the utmost importance to us. Since M3 USA Corporation ("M3"), its related network of sites and services, including the PhysicianJob.com site (all such sites collectively the "Sites"), gather certain types of information about our users, we feel that you should completely understand the conditions and terms surrounding the gathering and use of information about those using our Sites and services. This Privacy Policy Statement discloses what information we gather, how we use it, and how to correct or change it. The services may be provided in a variety of media and devices now known or hereinafter developed including mobile applications, and include without limitation news, reference tools, and applications, sponsored programming, personalized content, continuing medical education, communication tools and discussion boards (collectively, the "Services"). In the policy, the pronouns "you" and "your" are used to refer to the end user, while "we," "us" and "our" are used to refer to M3.

By visiting the Site, or by using the Services, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy Statement. Your use of the Site or Services, and any dispute over privacy, is subject to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions, including its applicable limitations on damages and the resolution of disputes. We may amend this Statement at any time; if we make changes to this Statement, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it. This Statement was last revised on March 1, 2016.

1. Collecting Information

   Information We Collect from Visitors

   Although you are not required to register or provide any personally identifiable information to access the Site and the Services, we collect non-personally identifiable information, i.e. information that is not traced back to any individual and is not used on its own to identify an individual. M3 collects such data including, as applicable, the referring website, the type of browser you use, the time and date that you accessed the Services, the pages you visited and viewed throughout the Site. Taken in aggregate, this information enables us to better develop and fund the Services, provide content, and respond to our users' needs. We will explain how this is done in the "Usage Tracking and Cookies" section of this Privacy Policy.

   Information We Collect Automatically

   M3 collects information about your activity on the Site using technologies such as cookies, including third-party cookies, web beacons and server log files.

   • Usage Tracking: M3 uses traffic analysis software on our servers to track user traffic patterns throughout the Services. M3 uses this data to break down overall usage statistics according to IP address, domain name, browser type, and MIME type by reading this information from the data automatically sent by the browser whenever a web page is requested.
   • Cookies & Web Beacon: A cookie is a small text file placed in your computer's browser to store your preferences. A cookie can be accessed only by the server that originally created the cookie. A cookie cannot store or send back any information to us that you have not specifically and voluntarily provided while on the Site, or that is not among the information mentioned above that is contained in every user's browser (e.g., domain name, browser type). Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information; however, once you choose to furnish the Site with personally identifiable information, this information may be linked to the data stored in the cookie.
   • M3 uses cookies to monitor and manage Services development and delivery, and potentially to permit greater personalization of the Services based on your preferences and specifications. We may assign cookies to devices that access our Services to help us dynamically generate advertising and content to users of the Services.
   • M3 and our third party business partners may also use "web beacons" or clear .gifs, or similar technologies, which are small pieces of code placed on a web page, to monitor the behavior and collect data about the visitors viewing a web page. For example, web beacons may be used to count the users who visit a web page or to deliver a cookie to the browser of a visitor viewing that page.
   • We and our third party business partners use the information automatically generated by cookies and web beacons, as well as other information that we or they have, to provide you with an optimal website experience.
   • At this time, the Site does not recognize automated browser signals regarding tracking mechanisms, which may include "do not track" instructions. However, you can change your privacy preferences regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies through your browser. You may set your browser to accept all cookies, block certain cookies, require your consent before a cookie is placed in your browser, or block all cookies. If your browser is set to block cookies, websites that are cookie-enabled will not recognize you when you return to the website, and some website functionality may be lost. The Help section of your browser will tell you about your options for managing your cookies.
2. How We Use Information We Collect
   We retain and use the information we collect about you as follows:
   • To provide our Services to you, to communicate with you about your use of our Services, to respond to your inquiries, and for other customer services purposes.
   • To tailor the content and information that we may send or display to you, to offer location customization, and personalized help and instructions, and to otherwise personalize your experience while using the Site or Services.
   • To understand how users access and use our Site and Services, both on an aggregated and individualized basis, in order to improve our Site and the Services and respond to desires and preferences.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosures

   Personal Information

   In the event we receive personally identifiable information from you, such as through the "Contact" or "Support" pages, except as described in this Privacy Policy or as specifically agreed to by you, we will not disclose or sell to any third party the personally identifiable information we gather from you through the Site.

   Aggregate Data

   We aggregate data from users for use in Services funding, analysis, development and delivery. Aggregated information is pooled from many individual records and stripped of any data that could be used to identify an individual.

   In addition to aggregate information, we may share your personally identifiable information with third parties as described below.

   • Companies Who Work with Us: From time to time, we contract with third parties to help us provide or improve our services. For example, we may hire consultants who help us prevent fraud and violation of our terms of service, analyze data, provide marketing assistance, or provide customer service or fulfillment services. In order to provide these services, these third parties may have limited access to some of the personally identifiable information we maintain about users of our Services. We require all such parties to comply with the terms of this Privacy Policy, to limit their access to any personal information to the minimum necessary to perform their obligations, and not to use the information they may access for purposes other than fulfilling their responsibilities to us.
   • Customer Reviews: In some instances, we may select and post user reviews on the Site which may contain Personal Information such as the user's name. We will obtain your consent to use your name prior to posting the review. If posted, such review will be available to other users of the Site and may become public.
   • Legal Requirements: We may release account and other personally identifiable information when we believe release (1) is required to comply with valid legal requirements such as a law, regulation, search warrant, subpoena or court order; or (2) is reasonably necessary to investigate, prevent, or take action regarding illegal activities, suspected fraud, situations involving potential threats to the safety of any person, violations of our Terms and Conditions or this Privacy Policy, or as evidence in litigation in which we are involved.. In the event that we are legally compelled to disclose your personally identifiable information to a third party, we will attempt to notify you unless doing so would violate the law, court order or government instruction.
   • Change of Control: In the event of a change in control resulting from, for example, a sale to, or merger with, another entity, or in the event of a sale of assets or a bankruptcy, M3 shall have the right to transfer your personal information to the new party in control or the party acquiring assets. In the event of such a change, your personal information will continue to be treated in accordance with this Privacy Policy until such time as any changes to the Privacy Policy are set forth herein.
   • Affiliated Companies: M3 is a wholly owned subsidiary of M3 Inc. M3 reserves the right to share your personal information with other M3 Inc. group companies, including, but not limited to, PracticeMatch Corporation, New England Physician Recruitment Center, MDJOBS, INC, and Profiles, Inc.
4. Delete/deactivate policy If you no longer wish to use any of our services or receive any information from us, you may request to have your personal information removed from our databases by sending a request via email to [email protected] or by fax 202-293-1690, including your first and last names and email address which was provided to us. Changes or corrections to your information may be submitted in the same fashion.
5. Security of Information The security of your personal information is important to us. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information collected by us, both during transmission and in storage. No method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage, is 100% secure, however. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

   Note to Users Outside of the United States

   M3 is located in the United States. We collect, store and process your personal information and your use of the Services in the United States and these activities are governed by applicable United States laws and regulations and this Privacy Policy. By using the Services, you consent to such collection, storage and processing in the United States, even though the United States may not afford the same level of data protection available in your own country.

How to Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices or wish to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].