Revised July 17, 2001

The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy respects the privacy of every individual who visits our web site, responds to on-line surveys, completes on-line registration and applications, or contacts us via electronic mail. Committed to protecting the privacy of its users, the information gathered by the School of Pharmacy is used solely within accordance to procedures, policies and guidelines that govern Institutions of Higher Education, the University of Pittsburgh, and the School of Pharmacy.

The School of Pharmacy collects information concerning our web site to monitor its effectiveness in providing relevant and credible health information, in answering site visitor's questions, and in improving the site. We collect data about how our site is searched to enable us to understand and respond to the needs of our users. This data does not contain personally identifiable information. We do collect information about the domain name of the server from which you are visiting. It is aggregated and used to determine the number of visitors to our site each day, and sources of traffic. However, you can, in general, visit our web site without identifying yourself or disclosing any personal information. If you choose to respond to on-line surveys, sign our guest books, or utilize any interactive element of our Website, and provide any personal information, this information will be stored in secure databases so that we are better able to understand your needs and provide you with more focused service. E-mail addresses you provide are used to respond to comments submitted through our feedback and survey forms, when indicated. Various people at the School of Pharmacy may see the material you submit. At no point does the School of Pharmacy now, or will it ever sell, trade or rent personal information about its users to any outside individual or organization.

The School of Pharmacy web site also contains links to other sites. The School of Pharmacy is not responsible for the privacy practices, timeliness, or accuracy of the content of such web sites.

By using our web site, you give your consent to the collection and use of the information discussed above by the School of Pharmacy. Changes in this policy will be posted on this page so that you may always be aware of what information is being collected, how it is being used, and under what circumstances it is being disclosed. Should you have questions about this privacy policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this web site, you can contact us at rxweb@pitt.edu.

Disclosure of Student Information:

The University of Pittsburgh and the School of Pharmacy operate under the "Buckley Amendment" which prohibits release of ANY information pertaining to a student to anyone outside the University without the permission of the student.