Anchor Medical Research LLC Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 12/5/2024
Last Updated: 12/5/2024
Anchor Medical Research LLC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to safeguarding the privacy of your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our studies, or engage with our services. By accessing our website or participating in our services, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other identifying information you provide.
- Health Information: Medical history, current medications, and other data relevant to your participation in clinical trials.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, cookies, and website usage data.
- Marketing Data: Preferences, interests, and demographic information you share with us.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- Clinical Trial Enrollment and Participation: To assess eligibility, manage enrollment, and conduct clinical studies.
- Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements: To adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines (e.g., HIPAA, FDA, GDPR).
- Marketing and Outreach: To provide you with information about our clinical trials, services, and updates.
- Note: Information shared on our website or submitted to us is integrated into our marketing ecosystem. By using our website, you consent to this use.
- Improvement of Services: To enhance the user experience and analyze website performance.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Research Partners: To conduct clinical trials in collaboration with sponsors and contract research organizations, as required by study protocols.
- With Service Providers: To support our operations, such as IT services, marketing, and secure data storage.
- When Legally Required: To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas, court orders).
- With Your Consent: In cases where you explicitly authorize additional sharing.
4. Your Consent to Marketing Ecosystem Integration
By submitting information through our website or interacting with us online, you consent to your data being included in our marketing ecosystem. This may involve:
- Receiving emails, SMS, or other communications about clinical trial opportunities and updates.
- Targeted outreach based on your preferences or demographic information.
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or following the instructions in our messages.
5. Anonymization of Data
We may anonymize or de-identify your personal information for research, analytics, or statistical purposes. Anonymized data cannot be traced back to an individual and is not considered personal information under applicable laws.
6. Participant-Specific Agreements
If you choose to participate in one of our clinical trials, you may be required to sign a separate informed consent form and/or participant agreement. These agreements may outline additional privacy and data use terms specific to the study.
7. Data Breach Notification
In the unlikely event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify you and the relevant authorities in compliance with applicable laws.
8. Third-Party Data Sharing Protections
When sharing information with third parties, we enter into contracts to ensure they process your data securely and only for the purposes we specify. These contracts comply with applicable legal requirements, such as Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) under HIPAA or Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) under GDPR.
9. Cross-Border Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside your country, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or other legally accepted mechanisms, to protect your information.
10. Audits and Monitoring
We regularly audit our data practices to ensure compliance with this Privacy Policy, applicable laws, and industry best practices.
11. Data Minimization
We collect only the information necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
12. Record-Keeping and Regulatory Compliance
We maintain detailed records of our data processing activities to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements. This includes records of consent, data transfers, and data-sharing agreements.
13. Dispute Resolution
If you have concerns about our handling of your information, you may contact us to resolve the issue. If we cannot resolve your concern, you may have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
14. Consent Withdrawal and Limitations
You have the right to withdraw your consent for data processing at any time. However, withdrawing consent may impact your ability to use certain services or participate in clinical trials.
15. Research Ethics Compliance
We adhere to internationally recognized research ethics standards, including those set by the Declaration of Helsinki and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. Your data is handled in accordance with these ethical principles.
16. Use of Sensitive Data
If we process sensitive information, such as racial or ethnic origin, genetic data, or sexual orientation (as applicable to a trial), we will obtain your explicit consent unless permitted or required by law.
17. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. This includes encryption, secure storage, and access controls.
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
18. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.
19. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
20. Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing your information.
21. International Data Transfers
If you access our website from outside The United States of America, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in The United States of America, which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
22. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18 without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
23. Regulatory Compliance
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including:
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act): For the protection of health information.
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): For users within the European Economic Area.
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): For users in California.
24. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on our website with the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
25. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Anchor Medical Research LLC
Phone: +1 (786) 384 7005
Email: Hello@anchormedicalresearch.com
Address: 11400 North Kendall Drive, Miami, FL 33176