Collection of Information
Dr. Daniel R. Schumaier and Associates ~ Audiologists
only collects the personal information that is necessary
to provide the information or services requested by
an individual. "Personal information" refers to any
information relating to an identified or identifiable
individual who is the subject of the information. This
is the same information that an individual might provide
when visiting a government office and includes such
items as an individual's name, address, or phone number.
Use of Information
Dr. Daniel R. Schumaier and Associates ~ Audiologists
uses the collected information to respond appropriately
to requests. This may be to respond directly to you
or to improve the web site. E-mail or other information
requests sent to the web site may be maintained or forwarded
to the appropriate agencies in order to respond to the
request.
Retention of Information
Records needed to support proper function is retained,
managed, and accessible in record keeping or filing
systems in accordance with established records disposition
authorizations approved by the State of Tennessee’s
Public Records Commission. Records transmitted to this
site will be identified, managed, protected, and retained
as long as they are needed to meet historical, administrative,
fiscal, or legal requirements.
Public Disclosure
Regardless of whether information is provided to Dr.
Daniel R. Schumaier and Associates ~ Audiologists by
personal visit, mail, or web site, it becomes public
record and is open to public inspection unless protected
by State or Federal law. Public records are subject
to the rules and requirements located in Tennessee Code
Annotated Title 10 Chapter 7. A public record is defined
as follows:
"Public record(s)" or "state record(s)" means all documents,
papers, letters, maps, books, photographs, microfilms,
electronic data processing files and output, films,
sound recordings or other material, regardless of physical
form or characteristics made or received pursuant to
law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction
of official business by any governmental agency. (T.C.A.
10-7-301 (6))
Based on the definition of public records, be aware
that any information collected at this site could be
made available to the public. Requests for public records
will be examined for compliance with public record laws.
Cookies
Any web page or application at this site that uses cookies
will identify itself as such. Cookies are short and
simple text files that are stored on a user's computer
hard drive by web sites. They are used to keep track
of and store information so the user does not have to
supply the information multiple times. The information
that is collected through cookies at this site is handled
in the same manner as other information collected here.
You can configure your web browser to refuse cookies
or to notify you when a web site attempts to send you
a cookie. You can also check your hard drive for cookie
files and delete them from your computer.
Web Site Security
Dr. Daniel R. Schumaier and Associates ~ Audiologists
is committed to the security of the information that
is either available from or collected by this web site.
We have taken multiple steps to safeguard the integrity
of its telecommunications and computing infrastructure,
including but not limited to, authentication, monitoring,
auditing, and encryption.
Links to Other Sites
This web site has links to many other web sites. These
include links to web sites operated by government agencies,
nonprofit organizations, and private businesses. Dr.
Daniel R. Schumaier and Associates ~ Audiologists is
not responsible for the content or privacy practices
of these sites and suggests you review their privacy
statements.
Contact Information
Dr. Daniel R. Schumaier and Associates ~ Audiologists
welcomes comments regarding this privacy statement.
Please convey any questions or concerns to:
Kirstie J. Evans, M.S., CCC-A
Audiologist and web site manager at (423) 928-5771 E-mail:
kirstie@eartech.com
