ANE International website is covered by a disclaimer and protected by copyright laws.

This website is for information purposes only.

We do not give medical advice. The information provided on www.aneinternational.org is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her physician.

You may use extracts from this website for your own personal use, as long as you credit us as the source of the information. You must not use extracts from this website for commercial purposes without ANE International’s permission. We try to make sure our content is up-to-date and as accurate as possible. We accept no responsibility for any error or omission. We are not responsible for the content of websites we link to, or that link to us. We are not liable for the results of any action you take based on the information on this site.

Any information collected by our website, such as email address, will never be passed on to any third party, unless required by law

All brand names and trademarks used on the site are the trademarks, service marks or trade names of their respective owners. We do not recommend any of the products mentioned on this site, unless indicated. The opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the organisation.

We do not display advertising banners and do not host any other form of advertisement. Our website hosts links to some sites that give donations to Ane International or families linked to ANE International. We do not control these sites and our editorial content is free of any commercial influence.

This website is subject to the laws of New Zealand. Any legal disputes concerning the site will be settled only in the courts of these countries.

Privacy Policy

ANE International is committed to protecting the privacy of those who visit our website. The following information explains what information we compile, what information we keep and how we use that information.

What information do we compile?

We do not collect and store information on our website unless you use any of the email facilities or forms within our sites. If you use these facilities and forms we will record your email address, your name and, where relevant, your postal address to enable us to provide information or services requested.

If you use our Support Service we collect information about your condition , the after-effects, your age and a history of your contacts with us. If you would prefer not to have your information stored, please let us know. This will not prevent you from using our services.

What do we do with the information we collect?

Your name and contact details will be used to enable us to provide you with information and services requested. We may also use your information to contact you or to provide you with information we think would be of particular interest. You can cancel this at any time by contacting us and opting out from our mailing service or only from some parts of it.

Information about your condition, after-effects and the diary log of your contact with us helps us to monitor and tailor our services to specific needs of our audience and provide you with the best services.

Your information will NOT be shared with anyone or any organisation outside The Encephalitis Society unless required by law. We do not sell or rent your information to anyone.

Use of Cookies

Information is automatically retrieved on your browsing behaviour through our website. This information does not enable us or any third parties to identify you personally in any way, but does allow us to track usage of our website. We use this information to further improve the website.

Cookies themselves only record which areas of the site have been visited by the computer in question, and for how long. Users have the opportunity to set their computers to accept all cookies, to notify them when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at any time, although this of course means that certain personalized services cannot then be provided to that user.

Even assuming you have not set your computer to reject cookies, you can browse our site anonymously until such time as you register for services provided by ANE International.

Google Analytics

Currently we are using Google Analytics to analyze the audience of the website and improve our content. No personal information is collected from Google Analytics. For further information on the privacy policy concerning Google Analytics, please go here,

Our Information

The information contained on our website is supplied by ANE International for individuals seeking to find out more about Acute Necrotizing Encephalopathy, the work of ANE International and how to get involved.

While we try hard to ensure the accuracy of the information, ANE International cannot be held responsible for the consequences of any actions arising from the use of information gained from this website. Please see the website’s Terms and Conditions.

Data protection policy

ANE International is committed to protecting your privacy and to processing your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. We are committed to safeguard your personal information. We have put in place appropriate procedures to secure the information we collect on our website.

Access to your personal information

You have the right to request a copy of the personal information which ANE International holds about you and to have any inaccuracies corrected. Please address requests to contact us.