1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how a5adrenal.org ("A5 Adrenal," "we," "our," or "us") handles the information you provide and what we collect during your use of our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide and improve our services to the medical research community. The types of information we collect include:
Information You Provide: When you create an account, you provide us with your name, email address, and other professional details. This information is used solely for the purpose of managing your account and facilitating collaboration on our platform.
Non-Personally Identifiable Information: We use analytics tools to collect information about your interactions with the website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the duration of your visit. This data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. It is used to analyze website traffic, understand user behavior, and improve the functionality of our services.
No Protected Health Information: Crucially, we do not, and our platform is not designed to, collect, store, or process protected health information (PHI) or any patient-identifying data. You are strictly prohibited from sharing or uploading any content that contains such information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Service Provision: To operate, maintain, and provide the services of a5adrenal.org, including managing your user account and enabling collaboration with other researchers.
Communication: To communicate with you about your account, updates to the website, or other administrative matters.
Website Improvement: To monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our services to improve our platform's performance and features.
Security: To protect the integrity and security of the website and its users.
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent.
Third-Party Service Providers: We may use third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting or analytics. These service providers have access to your information only to the extent necessary to perform their functions and are obligated to maintain its confidentiality.
Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request from a government or law enforcement agency.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable and appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
You have the right to access, update, or delete your account information at any time. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. Your continued use of the website after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at
secretary@a5adrenal.org.
