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Disclaimer

The information contained in this website and within our mobile application is provided as a service, free of charge, "as is" and does not constitute legal, medical or therapeutic advice. We try to provide quality information, but we make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to this website and its associated sites.

This site has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only and is not legal or medical advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it, does not constitute a client or patient relationship. Internet readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional advice. Legal or medical advice should always be personalized to the specific circumstances of each case or user; therefore nothing provided herein should be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified legal or medical professional.

Privacy

Nebraska Methodist Health System, Inc., and its affiliated companies listed on its Notice of Privacy Practices (collectively, “Nebraska Methodist Health System” or “We”) respects your right to maintain your privacy and maintains the highest standards for the protection of your privacy.

This privacy policy and web disclaimer (“Policy”) will inform you about what information we collect about you, how and when it is used, and security measures we have in place to protect this information. This Policy applies to your use of the bestcare.org website. By using this website, you agree to accept this Policy. Here is what you can expect when you visit bestcare.org:

bestcare.org will not do the following:

  • Generate your email address from your IP address. However, if you type your email address into a field on bestcare.org, we will have your email address.
  • Store any personal and private information on any user without clear and obvious permission of that user. However, see below for instances where we may share data with advertisers or partner websites, in which case, they may store such information.
  • Sell email addresses that we collect.

Cookies We Use

Nebraska Methodist Health System uses memory-based cookies called transient cookies to collect information. The cookies we use are designed to track only your current session in order for you to receive the personalized information you request. The cookie makes it easier for you to use the dynamic features of our website, without having to provide the same information again as you move from one page to another. Once you close the browser or if the site remains inactive for 20 minutes or more, that cookie terminates. Since there is no permanent storage of data saved on your hard drive, transient cookies are incapable of intruding or doing harm. The information we gather from these transient cookies always remains protected and secure by NMHS or its contracted agents. You can set your internet browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you reject the cookie, you may still use our site, but you will not be able to use the personalized features.

Pixels We Use

Nebraska Methodist Health System uses marketing pixels, also known as tracking pixels, which are similar to cookies. The pixels are 1x1 pixel graphics of code used to track user activity and behavior in an effort to deliver a positive user experience and relevant advertisements. The pixels are located on the bestcare.org directory and its subdirectories, only. The pixels are used to track URL visits and unique identification for your browser and device for targeted advertising and return visits to the directory. The pixels will not track additional actions you take on our directory or collect any personal identifying information. The data collected will not be shared by Nebraska Methodist Health System, other than to its contracted agents for advertising and user experience purposes.

Information We Collect From Our Website

Nebraska Methodist Health System collects general information about visits to our site. We generate reports with this information, such as the number of hits and pages viewed. This information is used to monitor consumer preferences about our site and may be used to provide better service to our visitors. These statistics do not contain any personal information and cannot be used to gather such information.

Information We Collect From Mobile Devices

We collect limited information from your mobile device upon access of our mobile site or access via our mobile application. We collect your device type, date and time stamps of app use. Third party cookies and other such technologies are deployed within our mobile app only to help us track aggregate statistics such as pageviews and events. We do not capture any other personal information stored on your device and we do not ask for or have access to your location data. We do not share any information provided within the app with third parties for promotional purposes.

Patient Confidentiality and Security

Patient confidentiality and security are extremely important at Nebraska Methodist Health System. Internet and e-mail security, while constantly improving is not perfect. While we will never knowingly violate your confidentiality, if you request an email response from us, we cannot guarantee the security of our response.  For more information about how Nebraska Methodist Health System uses your data, see the Notice of Privacy Practices located at bestcare.org.