YOUR PRIVACY
Your privacy is important to NovaVision and this policy explains our online information practices regarding the collection of information from this Web site that can personally identify you and/or your company, and the choices you can make about the way your information is collected and used. If you provide us with personal information, we will treat it in accordance with this policy. This policy only covers the Web site of NovaVision. We encourage you to read this privacy policy and those of all Web sites you visit. By providing us with your personal information you agree that we may collect and use such information in accordance with the terms and conditions of this policy. Please do not submit any information if you are less than 18 years of age unless you have the consent of your parent or guardian. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use this Web site.

Information We Collect from You
We would like to point out that the data you provide to us with its various forms is used only for performing the corresponding activities. Your consent is required for orders and requests for information.

1. Active Collection:
NovaVision collects certain information that you provide to NovaVision either voluntarily or as required in order to register with NovaVision or use certain NovaVision services. Such information may include:

• Contact information, such as name, mailing address, e-mail address and phone number.
• Demographic information, such as zip code, age and gender.
• Information regarding medical condition that may be collected in order to verify inclusion/exclusion criteria for our vision restoration therapy.
  
• Patient contact information such as name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, physician information, and medical and insurance information (e.g. health background and health status).
  
• Information you enter in forms and optional surveys or contests.
• Information provided in connection with discussions on bulletin boards, in chat rooms, and in messaging or other interactive services.
  
• Information provided in email requests and communications.
  
• User IDs and Passwords. These fields uniquely identify you and help us to provide you with access to your profile areas and to protected content. They also help ensure that only a person with your user ID and password can access your content and order products from us. Please note that we will give access to anyone providing us with the right user ID and password and that we cannot be held liable for any damages caused by the unauthorized use thereof by third parties.

2. Passive Collection
We also collect data that is not personal. This data is used to technically optimize our offers and is not linked to your personal data.

Some information is collected automatically while you are using the Web site. It is important to note that NovaVision must store this information in order to ensure its Users receive optimal service while using NovaVision services. This type of information may include:

a. Log Files: Log files information, such as IP addresses, browser type, domain names, number of page views, login frequency, page or section accesses. Log files are used to track usage and engagement and to gauge the effectiveness of our services. We use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to administer the Web site.

b. Cookies. NovaVision uses cookies, which are electronic pieces of information used to keep track of information such as login name/passwords. If a user rejects a cookie, they will not be able to use the NovaVision services other than viewing the corporate Web site. For example, upon login to NovaVision services requiring login name/password, a cookie is set in the browser that links NovaVision software to the proper User's login session. If this cookie is disabled, the site will not work. For information on how to have your browser disable cookies or provide a warning before accepting a cookie, please refer to the cookie options in your browser's Options or Preferences menu. Cookies are used to:

• Store session state information
• Authenticate Users
• Help customize content delivery
• Provide context-sensitive help
• Protect Web site security and login time-outs

Why We Collect Information from You
The reason why we collect certain information depends on the nature of the service a person is using. For instance, NovaVision will collect information regarding your medical condition in order to verify inclusion/exclusion criteria so we can determine your eligibility for our Vision Restoration Therapy. We will also store information you may enter such as username and passwords in order for you to be able to access secure areas of the Web site. We also collect information from you to provide you with information about our products and services and to provide feedback regarding questions from you.

How NovaVision Uses the Information Collected
We at NovaVision, Inc. have made it a top priority to protect your personal data and NovaVision endeavors to strictly adhere to state, local and federal laws regarding the preservation and archiving of information collected. In addition to the uses described elsewhere in this Privacy Statement, NovaVision may use the information you provide in the following ways:

• Personal data is all data stored in conjunction with your email address. NovaVision will use this data only to evaluate your needs, thus optimizing the products and services offered to you. Your visits to our Web site are also recorded for this purpose.
• Information related to your medical condition is collected and assessed to determine whether your condition meets the criteria necessary to qualify you for NovaVision's Vision Restoration Therapy.
• To respond to your comments or requests or to request your feedback regarding our products or services.
• For billing purposes, to facilitate transactions and to fill a users order in connection with purchases of fee-based services offered by NovaVision.
• For the specific purpose for which the information was provided.

What Information is Shared with Third Parties
NovaVision may disclose information you provide to us to partner clinics, independent contractors, service providers and consultants who assist us in our business or in providing you with our goods and services. Such services providers may include, without limitation, credit card processing and shipping companies. However, we will only share such personally identifiable information, as we deem necessary for them to carry out their obligations to NovaVision. We may also share aggregated demographic information with independent contractors, service providers, consultants, and other partners. This is not linked to any personal information that can identify any individual person. Other ways in which we share information may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• NovaVision investors receive reports on number of page views, logins etc.
  
• Patient data including but not limited to demographic, insurance, emergency contact information and medical history may be provided to partner clinics or treating physicians in compliance with all federal and state privacy laws and regulations.
  
• Business transitions. In the event that NovaVision, Inc. goes through a business transition, such as a merger, being acquired by another company, or selling a portion of its assets, User personal information generally is one of the transferred business assets. For more information see our notification of changes section below.
  
• If necessary to fulfill our service obligations or if we are required to do so by law or if in our good faith judgment, such action is reasonably necessary to comply with legal process, to respond to any claims, or protect the rights of NovaVision and the public.
  
• NovaVision will not sell personal data to third parties.

Consent
We would also like to use your name, address and email address to inform you of similar products or to send you other information that may be of interest to you. To do this, we need your consent, which you can grant by clicking on the consent box. If you no longer wish to receive information, please send us a short email: info@novavision.de Of course, you may also revoke your consent in writing.

All rights reserved
All contents, listings, programs, book and magazine publications on our Web site are protected by copyright. The contents of our Web site may not be copied, assumed into another Web site, copied onto a data medium or similar without written permission.

Guarantee
The information contained in this Web site is made available by NovaVision, Inc. with no guarantee or assurance of any type, whether clearly stated or merely inferred. We operate under the assumption that the information we provide is accurate; however, it may contain errors or inaccuracies.

Links
Links to Internet content are solely for information purposes. We strive to present only links of appropriate quality. However, links to other Web sites do not mean that we identify with the content or that we assume legal responsibility for the content. We assume no liability or responsibility for links from other suppliers to your Web site, particularly in regard to the contents of the other pages.

Protection
NovaVision always takes the most extensive precautions possible to protect your data. Your data is protected by organizational or technical safety measures. It is protected from access by unauthorized persons, from intentional or unintentional manipulation, and from destruction or loss. The safety measures used to protect your data are updated continuously to apply the newest technological developments. If you have any questions regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact our data security officer. He and his team are available to help you with requests for information, suggestions or complaints.

Your personal data
Upon request, we will be happy to disclose to you your personal data that we have collected, in compliance with legal regulations.

Accessing and Changing Information
We need your help to ensure sure that your personally identifiable information is correct in our systems. Please notify us of any changes in your name, address, title, telephone number or e-mail address. You can access and correct your personally identifiable information by contacting us with a request for your change. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before granting access or making corrections.

Children's Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we learn that we have personal information on a child under the age of 18 we will delete that information.

Policy Updates
NovaVision reserves the right to make changes to the Privacy Statement at any time. If we plan to make significant changes to any of our privacy policies or practices with respect to how we use personally identifiable information, we will post those changes to this Web site 30 days before they take effect. Please review our Privacy Statement periodically to see recent changes.

Addressing Privacy and Security Concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement or wish to receive a printed version of this Privacy Statement, please contact us:

NovaVision AG
Klausenerstr. 12
39112 Magdeburg