Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 15, 2024
Prospera Institute ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you interact with our website, services, and data collection platforms.
Information we collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
Information You Provide: Information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, contact information, demographic information, and other details, when you register for our services, participate in surveys, or communicate with us through our website, Project RedCap, Microsoft Forms, or other platforms.
Information Automatically Collected: We may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring website. We may also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your website usage.
Data Collected Through Project RedCap, Microsoft Forms, and Other Platforms: We may collect personal and health-related information through these platforms as part of our research, educational, or service delivery activities. The specific information collected will depend on the purpose of the data collection.
How we use your information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:
To provide and improve our services.
To communicate with you about your account and the services.
To conduct research and analysis.
To comply with legal obligations.
To protect the security and integrity of our systems.
Data Storage and Sharing
Your data is securely stored on a cloud platform hosted by Google and maintained by Evoncence. We may share your personal information with:
Evonence: As our cloud hosting provider, Evonence has access to your data for the purpose of maintaining and securing our systems.
Research Collaborators: In some cases, we may share de-identified or aggregated data with research collaborators to conduct research.
Legal and Regulatory Bodies: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights.
Consultants & Contractors: Service providers who assist us in operating our business and providing the services.
Data Security
In partnership with Google Cloud and Evonence, we implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Encryption of data at rest and in transit.
Access controls to limit access to personal information.
Regular security audits and monitoring.
Data backup and recovery procedures.
Please note, that Prospera Institute implements reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. We will delete or anonymize personal information when it is no longer needed.
Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach, we will take reasonable steps to investigate and notify affected individuals as required by law.
Obtaining Consent
Your consent is required for certain data processing activities. We will obtain clear and explicit consent from you before collecting or using your personal information for marketing purposes or sharing it with third parties through various methods, including:
Clear and conspicuous notices on our website and data collection forms.
Opt-in options for marketing communications.
Providing clear choices about data sharing.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about your website usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Your Rights
You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to access, correct, or delete your information. To exercise these rights, please contact us at hello@prosperainstitute.org.
Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@prosperainstitute.org.