Privacy Policy & SMS Terms of Service

Application of Privacy Laws

ABOG is a non-profit organization that board certifies obstetricians and gynecologists (OB-GYNs) and offers continuing certification to OB-GYNs in the United States and Canada.

ABOG is not a covered entity or a business associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). ABOG may, in the course of its operations, receive protected health information as it is defined under Texas law. ABOG does not sell or electronically disclose protected health information.

Collection of Personal Information

When you engage in certain activities on this website (“Site”), such as downloading software or Materials, ABOG, or other sites which are linked to this site, may ask you to provide certain information about yourself by filling out and submitting an online form. If you choose to engage in these activities, ABOG may require you to provide personal information, such as your name, mailing address, e-mail address, and possibly other personal identifying information.

When you provide ABOG with personal information through other channels, such as by opting into text communications, ABOG’s collection and use of such personal information is also covered by this policy.

When you engage with ABOG’s chatbot assistant on this Site, ABOG collects your email address and ABOG’s collection and use of such personal information is also governed by this policy.

It is completely optional for you to engage in some or all of the activities listed above. When you submit such personal information to ABOG, you understand and agree that ABOG and supporting third parties essential for operations and delivery of certification offerings, including necessary activities related to initial certification and continuing certification, may transfer, store, and process your personal information in its files. ABOG does not sell personal information it collects to third parties.

ABOG makes no representation whatsoever about any third party's use of any personal information that you may furnish to any such third party and, you will be required to deal with such third party's online privacy policy, if, and to the extent, that any such third party has such a policy.

The above statements regarding collection of personal information exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Use of Cookies

When you visit the ABOG Site, we may use "cookies" to track your visit. By using this Site you agree and consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You will have seen a banner to this effect on your first visit to this website; although it will not usually appear on subsequent visits, you may withdraw your consent at any time as explained below.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small amount of data that is transferred to your browser by a web server and can only be read by the server that gave it to you.

What types of cookies do we use?

Analytics Cookies: Report data about system and page utilization. They are used for site optimization and do not contain user information.

How can I withdraw my consent or change my cookie settings?

Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether or not to accept it. Internet browsers also allow you to change your cookie settings. You can usually find these settings in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your internet browser.

Policy Updated April 2025

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