Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 01/14/2026

At Correa Research Center, we are committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of individuals who visit our website, contact our office, or express interest in clinical research activities. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose personal information in accordance with applicable laws and clinical research regulations.

1. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:

• Our website and digital forms.

• Telephone, email, or in-person communications.

• Initial research-related screening and recruitment activities.

Note: This policy does not replace the specific Informed Consent Form (ICF) provided during a clinical trial, which contains more detailed information regarding data handling for study participants.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to fulfill your request or evaluate study interest, including:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number.

• Demographic Data: Age or date of birth (to verify legal majority).

• Preliminary Health Information: Self-reported health history relevant to research eligibility.

• Technical Data: IP address and browsing behavior (via cookies).

3. Use of Information

Your information is processed under the legal basis of Consent. We use it to:

• Respond to your inquiries.

• Evaluate potential eligibility for current or future clinical studies.

• Send you updates about research opportunities you may be interested in.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical (IRB), and legal obligations.

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Information may be shared only with:

• Authorized Research Staff: Internal teams dedicated to your care or screening.

• Study Sponsors/Contract Research Organizations (CROs): Only when necessary for study recruitment and with your prior acknowledgment.

• Regulatory Authorities & IRBs: To comply with auditing and safety monitoring requirements.

• Service Providers: Trusted partners who assist in our operations (e.g., secure database hosting), bound by strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—including data encryption and restricted access protocols—to protect your information.

• We retain your contact information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or until you request its deletion.

6. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under the age of 18 through our website forms without parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information without such consent, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access & Rectification: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies.

• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information from our recruitment database.

• Withdrawal of Consent: Opt-out of receiving future communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@correaresearch.com.

8. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date."