This international website is provided by AstraZeneca. You can contact AstraZeneca by sending an email to the Infomaster at AstraZeneca . We take the privacy of our website users and the security of their personal information very seriously. For the purposes of data protection law, AstraZeneca UK Limited is the company that controls the processing of your personal data.

The purpose of this privacy policy is to set out the principles governing our use of personal information which we may obtain about you. By using this website, or by registering as a user of the services which we provide, you agree to this use. We ask you to read this privacy policy carefully. Any dispute which may arise over privacy will be subject to this policy, the data protection notice (if any) incorporated into this website and the provisions of English law.

We may change our privacy policy from time to time. We therefore ask you to check it occasionally to ensure that you are aware of the most recent version which will apply each time you access this website.

Description of the information we collect

1 Aggregate information
In common with many commercial organisations we monitor the use of this website by collecting aggregate information. No personally identifiable data are collected in this process. Typically, we collect information about the number of visitors to the website, to each web page and the originating domain name of the visitor's Internet Service Provider. This information is used to understand the visitor's use of the website and may be shared with other companies within the AstraZeneca Group and with other third parties.

2 Personal information
Where you are required to register in order to use this website or to otherwise complete an online application form (eg to obtain email updates), we will collect personally identifiable information about you, such as your name, email address, country of residence and other information which you voluntarily submit.

We may obtain sensitive personal information about you, for example, information relating to your physical or mental health or condition, but only if you voluntarily provide us with this information. We may also obtain information about your opinions if you, for example, send us feedback, or ask us questions.

Occasionally we may receive information about you from other sources which we will add to the information which we already hold about you in order to help us improve and personalise our service to you

How we use your information
We will only use information that we hold about you in accordance with this privacy policy and any data protection notice which we have provided to you.

Opting out of further communications from us
We may, from time to time, contact you by email or post with information about our products or services or those of other companies in the AstraZeneca Group, that may be of interest to you (eg news updates). If you do not wish to receive such details you can easily opt-out of receiving further information from us by sending an email to the Infomaster at AstraZeneca. You should clearly state your name, username and registration details (if any) and the name of this website on all communications.

How we protect your information
We store your personal data on a secure server which is password protected and shielded from the outside world by a firewall. We have in place security policies which are intended to ensure, as far as possible, the security and integrity of all our information, including your personal information.

Use of cookies
Below is a summary of our use of cookies, for a fuller explanation of what a cookie is please visit "aboutcookies.org" (external link).

In general terms, cookies are small files which are sent to your web browser and stored on your computer's hard disk.  Cookies act as a memory for a website, allowing that website to remember your computer on your return visits.  This is particularly important for websites that require you to sign in as it speeds up your access.  Cookies may also enable us to tailor the content that you view to better suit your preferences.  We use both session cookies (which exist only until you close your web browser) and persistent cookies (which exist for a longer, specified period of time).

We may use cookies to compile anonymous, aggregated statistics that allow us to understand how a website is used and to facilitate your visit to, and enjoyment of, the website.

Some of our advertising banners may send a cookie to your hard disk (whether or not you click the banner).  If you subsequently visit the advertised website we will know that you have seen our banner.  This allows us to keep track of the success rates of such banners.

The majority of web browsers accept cookies, but you can usually change the web browser settings to prevent their transfer to your hard disk.  However, please be aware that, if you do so, some of the website's functionality may be lost.  To learn more about how to disable cookies please vist "aboutcookies.org" (external link)

Agents and service providers
We employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. They may need access to your personal information in order to perform their functions. Rest assured, however, that they may not use your personal information for any other purposes.

Children
Our website is directed at an adult audience (such as health care professionals, investors and individuals seeking information about our company and healthcare products). We do not knowingly collect information from or about children.

Improper conduct
We may use the information we gather and/or receive about you to investigate and help prevent unlawful activity or activity that threatens our network or otherwise jeopardises the provision of this website. We may disclose such information to third parties (such as the police) for these purposes.

Access and corrections
Under European data protection law, you have a right to request access to personal data which are held about you upon payment of a small fee.

You also have a right to require any inaccuracies in your information to be corrected free of charge. You can ask us to modify your details by sending an email to the Infomaster at AstraZeneca.

Please state your name, username and registration details (if any) clearly on all communications.

How to contact us
We welcome feedback and questions on this privacy policy. If for any reason you wish to contact us, please send an email to the Infomaster at AstraZeneca.

References to "AstraZeneca", "Group", "we", "us" and "our" are references to AstraZeneca PLC and its affiliates.