Privacy Statement

Thank you for visiting the Clarityn Website (the "Website"), which is brought to you by Schering-Plough Ltd, a part of Schering Plough Corporation, whose registered company number is 020626 and registered address is 5 Falcon Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1TW ("Schering-Plough" also referred to as "us" or "we"). This Privacy Policy (the "Policy") tells you how we collect, use and disclose personally identifiable information that you provide via this Website. Please be sure to read this entire Policy before using or submitting information to this Website.

Schering-Plough respects the privacy of each individual who subscribes to this Website. Your attention is also drawn to the Legal Disclaimer/Website Terms and Conditions (Terms of Use). This Policy is incorporated into and forms part of the Legal Disclaimer that outlines the terms and conditions that apply to your use of the Website.

YOUR CONSENT

By visiting to and using this Website, you agree and consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Policy. Personal information is information which identifies you such as (but not limited to) name, email address, contact details etc. If you do not agree to this Policy, please do not use this Website.

ACTIVE INFORMATION COLLECTION

Schering-Plough collects information, including personal information, that you voluntarily provide to us when you access the Website. Examples of personal information that we may ask you to provide may include your name, the organisation you represent (if any), your contact details, telephone number, email address and professional organisation membership identification. This is not an exhaustive list and we may ask for additional information as relevant from time to time.

Some parts of this Website may also require you to submit information in order for you to benefit from specified features or to participate in a particular activity. You will be informed at each information collection point what information is required and what information is optional.

USE OF INFORMATION

Schering-Plough may use your personal information (i) to respond to your questions or requests for additional information; (ii) to provide you with information that you have specifically requested or that Schering-Plough has asked if you would like to receive; (iii) to send communications on your behalf to individuals specified by you; and (iv) for internal analysis so that we can better understand how we can improve the products and services.that we offer you.

In addition, we may use your information to inform you from time to time about other products and/or services that we offer that we consider may be of interest to you. If you do not want to receive information in this way then you should tick the relevant box in the Website when we ask for your consent to do this. You may otherwise email us at any time to indicate that you do not want to receive information in this way from us. Our e-mail address can be found in the section titled “Contacting Schering-Plough”.

SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

Schering-Plough may disclose aggregated information that does not include personally identifiable information to third parties (such as its website operator(s), advertising agencies, etc.) who assist Schering-Plough in improving the presentation of its offerings to the medical profession.

Schering-Plough does not sell your personal information to third parties but Schering-Plough may share it with its agents, consultants and service providers who assist Schering-Plough in providing this Website service and Schering-Plough products and services to you.

Schering-Plough will not otherwise disclose your personal information to any third party unless (i) we have informed you about the disclosure when you submitted your information to us and you consented to the disclosure; or (ii) the disclosure is required in our sole discretion by law or by court order.

INTERNET PROTOCOL (IP) ADDRESSES

When you access the Internet using your computer, your Internet service provider assigns you an IP address. Generally, every time you connect to the Internet, your IP address changes. In some circumstances (i.e. with some broadband connections) your IP address may not change, in which case it can be associated with your particular computer and may therefore amount to personal information. Examples of the type of information that can be collected using your IP address include your type of Internet browser and the type of computer operating system you are using. Schering-Plough, or its authorized agents, use your IP address to collect and report aggregate information on how the Website is being used and ways in which the Website can be improved.

WEB LOG INFORMATION

Web log information is non-personal information that is collected by the computer that hosts the Website (the "Website Server") when you visit the Website, including, but not limited to, the date and time you visit the Website, the type of Internet browser you use and the type of computer operating system you use. Web log information may be collected and used by Schering-Plough or its authorized agents in aggregate to assess how the Website is being used and how to improve the Website.

PASSIVE INFORMATION COLLECTION

As you navigate through the Website, certain information may be passively collected (that is, gathered without you actively providing the information) using various technologies and means, such as Internet Protocol addresses, cookies and navigational data collection. A 'cookie' is a small file that a website places on your computer that helps the site remember information about you and your preferences.

This Website uses 'session' cookies. Session cookies are temporary files that are erased once you exit your web browser window or otherwise turn your computer off. Session cookies are used to improve navigation on websites and to collect aggregate statistical information. This Website collects aggregate statistical information for internal purposes only. This information will only be used internally by Schering-Plough for statistical market data collection. No statistical information will be provided to third parties or outside sources. If you do not want your usage to be tracked in this way please email us. Our e-mail address can be found in the section titled “Contacting Schering-Plough”.

This Website also uses 'persistent' cookies. 'Persistent' cookies are more permanent files that are placed on the hard drive of your computer and stay there unless you delete the cookie. Persistent cookies store information on your computer for a number of purposes such as retrieving certain information you have previously provided (e.g. login passwords), helping to determine which areas of the Website you find most valuable, and customizing the Website based on your preferences.

SECURITY

We take reasonable steps to protect your personally identifiable information as you visit and use the Website and to protect such information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Schering-Plough is careful to ensure that the information you voluntarily provide when visiting to and using the Website is as secure as possible. Unfortunately, the transmission of data via the Internet can not be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As a result, we cannot warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.

STORAGE

Your personal information is stored on secure servers maintained by Schering-Plough. Information collected from the use of the Website, including personal information, may be stored on secure servers located outside the UK in countries whose privacy laws are not as rigorous as those of the UK. However, we always take steps to ensure the security of your data. By using the Website, you consent to the transfer of your personal information to countries outside the UK.

ACCURACY OF YOUR INFORMATION

Schering-Plough endeavors to maintain the accuracy of your personal information. You can verify the accuracy of the information that we hold on you by emailing us. We will send you the information (as held by us) within the appropriate legal time limit. If the information we hold on you is inaccurate, you may amend it by contacting us. Our contact details can be found in the section titled “Contacting Schering-Plough”.

REMOVAL OF DATA

You may request that your personal data be removed from our server, so as not to receive future communications. Any such request will be fulfilled within 7 working days of receipt of the request. You may contact us by e-mail or by post using the contact details provided in the section titled “Contacting Schering-Plough”.

COMMUNICATIONS BY E-MAIL

Any communication, comments, ideas, concepts, know-how, techniques, material or other information (collectively, the "Communication") that you voluntarily post or transmit to Schering-Plough by e-mail is, and will be treated as, non-confidential and non-proprietary. By transmitting any Communication to Schering-Plough by e-mail, you grant to Schering-Plough and all of its affiliates, an unrestricted, irrevocable license to use, reproduce, display, modify, transmit, distribute, publish, broadcast or post your Communication for any purpose.

POLICY CHANGE

Schering-Plough reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify this Policy at any time. Changes to this Policy will be posted in the Website. Your continued subscription to or use of the Website constitutes your acceptance of the Policy as revised. It is your responsibility to review the Policy frequently.

CONTACTING SCHERING-PLOUGH

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact Schering-Plough:

E-Mail address: claritynallergy@spcorp.com

Postal address: Schering-Plough Ltd, Falcon Way, Shire Park, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL7 1TW