Privacy Statement

ASC Association and the Ambulatory Surgery Foundation (ASF) respect the privacy of association members and other visitors to the Web site. To protect online privacy, ASC Association and the ASF have implemented the following. If any User suspects the ASC Association and the ASF has handled their information in a manner that does not comply with this privacy statement, please contact us by emailing ASC@ascassociation.org or by calling 703.836.8808. If we decide to change our statement, such changes will be posted here on the web site, so please check back periodically to ensure that you have the most current statement.

What Information Does ASC Association and the ASF Collect? The data ASC Association and the ASF collect is used only to help us better serve our members and others that may utilize our Web site. Our general policy is to collect and store only personal information that our members and visitors knowingly provide.

From General Users. ASC Association and the ASF do not collect any personal information from users browsing the Web site. Only aggregate data -- such as the number of hits per page — are collected. Aggregate data are only used for internal and marketing purposes and do not provide any personally identifying information.

From ASC Association’s Members, ASF Meeting Registrants, and Other Customers. To gain access to members-only resources, purchase publications or register for meetings on ascassociation.org, members and other users are asked to register and provide some limited information voluntarily. If you prefer not to provide this information and would like access to information included in the members only sections, purchase publications or register for meetings, contact 703.836.8808.

How is Credit Card Account Information Used by the ASC Association and the ASF? ASC Association and the ASF do not disclose credit card account information provided by association members and customers. When members and customers choose to pay using their credit cards, ASC Association and the ASF submit the information needed to obtain payment to the appropriate clearinghouse.

Privacy Issues with Links To Other Sites? www.ascassociation.org contains links to other Web sites. ASC Association and the ASF have no control over and are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of such sites.

Refund Policy

All purchases are final. No refunds or adjustments of any type are available. This policy applies to any shipping charges as well as the cost of the publication itself.

Shipping Timelines

Your materials will be shipped within one business day by first class mail. Shipping is free. For other shipping options, please contact 703-836-8808.