AUGUREX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. PRIVACY POLICY
Welcome to the AUGUREX LIFE SCIENCES CORP. (“AUGUREX”) website. On this website, in addition to information concerning AUGUREX, you can access a digital platform designed by AUGUREX, where you can participate in our online assessment. By accessing and using this website and/or the digital platform (collectively referred to herein as the “Website”), you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully before you proceed.
AUGUREX (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This privacy policy (the “Policy”) explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website and/or when you access the AUGUREX digital platform to participate in our online assessment (collectively, the “Website”). The use of the Website is subject to our Terms of Use, which you can access here.
Please read this Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns. By using the Website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Website.
What personal information do we collect and why?
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register for an account, participate in the digital platform, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, health history, symptoms, lifestyle habits, and other information that you choose to share with us. We use this information to:
- Provide you with results and recommendations based on your responses in the digital platform;
- Communicate with you about your account, the digital platform, and our services;
- Improve and customize the Website;
- Conduct research and analysis to enhance our products and services;
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
- Protect and defend our rights and interests and those of our users and partners.
We do not collect any personal information from you unless you provide it to us. You can choose not to provide some or all of your personal information, but this may limit your ability to use the Website or to receive the full benefits of our services.
How do we protect your personal information?
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. These measures include:
- Using encryption, firewalls, and other security technologies to safeguard your personal information in transit and at rest;
- Limiting access to your personal information to our employees, contractors, and partners who need it to perform their duties and who are bound by confidentiality agreements;
- Training our staff on privacy and security best practices and policies;
- Reviewing and updating our security measures regularly to address new threats and risks.
However, no method of transmission or storage of data is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your personal information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password and for any activities that occur under your account. Please notify us immediately if you suspect any unauthorized access or use of your account or personal information.
How do we share your personal information?
We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise disclose your personal information to any third parties, except as described in this Policy or with your consent. We may share your personal information with:
- Our partners, who provide us with services or products that support the Website, such as hosting, analytics, marketing, or customer support. Our partners are required to protect your personal information in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws and regulations;
- Our affiliates, who are part of our corporate group and who may offer you products or services that may be of interest to you, subject to your preferences and consent;
- Law enforcement, regulators, courts, or other authorities, when we believe that such disclosure is necessary or appropriate to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation, to protect our rights or interests or those of our users or partners, or to prevent or investigate fraud, abuse, or illegal activity.
We may also share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information that does not identify you personally with third parties for research, analysis, or other purposes.
How do we respect your choices and rights?
You have certain choices and rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws and regulations. These may include:
- Accessing, updating, correcting, or deleting your personal information that we hold;
- Opting out of receiving marketing communications from us or our affiliates;
- Withdrawing your consent to our collection, use, or disclosure of your personal information, where applicable;
- Requesting a copy of your personal information that we have transferred to a third party, where applicable;
- Lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority, where applicable.
To exercise any of these choices or rights, or to ask any questions or concerns about this Policy, please contact us at privacy@augurex.com. We will respond to your request as soon as possible and in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations.
How do we handle cross-border transfers of your personal information?
We are a Canadian company operating in Canada and the US. Your personal information may be stored or processed in countries other than the one where you reside, including the US. These countries may have different data protection laws and standards than your country of residence. We will take appropriate steps to ensure that your personal information is protected and transferred in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws and regulations.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland, we ask that you do not access the digital platform or participate in the assessment. We cannot guarantee that any information provided by you will not be transferred to countries that have not been deemed to provide an adequate level of protection by the European Commission, or under other appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, binding corporate rules, or Privacy Shield certification, where applicable.
If you are located in California, we will comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its requirements regarding the transfer of your personal information, where applicable.
How do we comply with HIPAA and other health privacy laws?
Some of the personal information that we collect and use may be considered protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or other health privacy laws in the US or Canada. We will comply with HIPAA and other applicable laws and regulations when we collect, use, disclose, or safeguard your PHI. We will also enter into a business associate agreement (BAA) with any partner that may access or handle your PHI on our behalf.
We will only use or disclose your PHI for the purposes for which you have authorized us, or as permitted or required by law. You have the right to access, amend, or request an accounting of your PHI that we hold, as well as the right to request restrictions on the use or disclosure of your PHI, or to revoke your authorization, subject to certain limitations. To exercise any of these rights, or to ask any questions or concerns about your PHI, please contact us at privacy@AUGUREX.com.
How do we update this Policy?
We may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, laws, or regulations. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on the Website and indicating the date of the last revision. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed of how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information. Your continued use of the Website after the updated Policy is posted constitutes your acceptance of the changes.
How do you contact us?
If you have any questions or concerns about this Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
AUGUREX LIFE SCIENCES CORP.
887 Great Northern Way, #220
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V5T 4T5
Email: privacy@augurex.com
Great Northern Way, Vancouver, BC
Fax: 1.888.656.9020
E-Mail: info@digitalhealth.augurex.com
Web: www.augurex.com