Privacy Policy

Effective Date and Scope

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Michigan Inventors Coalition: Pharma Insights (the 'Site') collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information in the United States of America. It applies to information collected online through this Site and any related communications, newsletters, or features that link to or reference this Privacy Policy.

Owner and Contact Information

Owner: Joe Barnett

Postal Address: 15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008, United States

Email: [email protected]

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

Contact details (e.g., name, email address, phone number).
Account and preference information if you create an account or subscribe to communications.
Communications content (e.g., messages, inquiries, or feedback you submit).
Professional or academic details (e.g., affiliation, role, interests) when voluntarily provided for events, newsletters, or research updates.

Information Collected Automatically

Device and network data (e.g., IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, language, referring URLs).
Usage data (e.g., pages viewed, time on page, clicks, search queries, error logs).
Approximate location inferred from IP address.

Information from Third Parties

Service providers and partners (e.g., analytics providers) that furnish aggregate or pseudonymous insights about Site usage.
Publicly available sources and social media platforms when you interact with our pages or content.

Inferences

Inferences drawn from the information above to personalize content, understand audience interests, or improve Site performance.

Sensitive Information

We do not seek to collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health data, precise geolocation, government identifiers). Please do not submit medical records or other sensitive information to the Site. We are not a health care provider or a covered entity under HIPAA, and information you provide to us is not treated as protected health information under HIPAA.

How We Use Personal Information

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site, including troubleshooting and analytics.
Provide content, newsletters, and other communications you request.
Personalize your experience and tailor content relevance.
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
Detect, prevent, and address security incidents, fraud, or misuse.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
Conduct research and develop insights about audience interests in pharmaceuticals, diseases, and supplements.
Recruit or evaluate applicants if you submit job or collaboration inquiries.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers may use cookies, pixels, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember settings, perform analytics, and, where applicable, facilitate or measure outreach. You can manage cookies via your browser settings, device settings, and any consent tools presented on the Site. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control

Some browsers offer Do Not Track (DNT) signals; there is no uniform industry standard for DNT, and the Site does not respond to DNT signals. Where required by applicable U.S. law, we will treat a valid Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Disclosures of Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to:

Service providers that process data on our behalf (e.g., hosting, security, analytics, email communications), subject to contractual confidentiality and use limitations.
Analytics and measurement providers to understand Site performance and audience engagement.
Successors in interest in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or similar transaction, subject to this Privacy Policy.
Public or governmental authorities when required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, or property.
Other third parties with your direction or consent.

We do not sell personal information as the term 'sell' is defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). We do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide required notices and opt-out mechanisms.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements; resolve disputes; and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the nature of the data, user interactions, and legal obligations. Where feasible, we will de-identify or aggregate data or securely delete it when no longer needed.

Security

We employ administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the security of any account credentials and for the safe use of the Site.

Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided personal information may contact us at [email protected].

Notice to California Residents

Notice at Collection

We may collect the following categories of personal information: identifiers (e.g., name, email, IP address), internet or network activity (e.g., browsing history on the Site, device information), geolocation (approximate), professional or education information (if voluntarily provided), and inferences. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information. We collect these categories from you, automatically from your device, and from service providers/partners. We use them for the business and commercial purposes described above, including operating the Site, analytics, security, communications, personalization, and compliance. We do not sell or share personal information as defined by California law. We retain information as described in the Data Retention section.

California Privacy Rights

Right to Know/Access: You may request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, business/commercial purposes, and categories of third parties to whom we disclosed information.
Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to Opt Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. If we begin such activities, we will provide a clear opt-out mechanism and honor GPC signals.
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: Not applicable as we do not use or disclose sensitive personal information beyond permitted purposes.
Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

How to Exercise Your California Rights

You may submit requests by emailing [email protected]. To protect your privacy, we will verify your identity using information reasonably related to your account or interactions with us. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf by providing proof of authorization and, where applicable, we may still require you to verify your identity directly. We will respond within 45 days (or as permitted by law) and will notify you if we need additional time. You may make a verifiable consumer request up to two times in a 12-month period.

Shine the Light

We do not share personal information with third parties for their own direct marketing purposes. California Civil Code § 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about such practices; you may contact us at the email above with 'Shine the Light' in the subject line.

Other U.S. State Privacy Rights

Residents of Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah may have rights to access, correct, delete personal data, obtain a portable copy, and opt out of targeted advertising, sales, or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects. We do not sell personal data and do not engage in targeted advertising as defined by these laws. To exercise rights or submit an appeal of a request decision, contact [email protected] with 'Privacy Request' or 'Privacy Appeal' in the subject line. We will respond within the timelines required by applicable law.

Your Choices

Communications: You may opt out of marketing emails by using unsubscribe links or emailing [email protected]. We may still send non-promotional messages, such as administrative notices.
Cookies/Tracking: Manage cookies through browser settings, device settings, and any consent tools we provide. Some features may not function without certain cookies.
Device and Browser Controls: You can adjust permissions (e.g., notifications, camera, location) via your device or browser settings.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may reference third-party content or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

HIPAA and Health Information

We provide educational content and insights. We are not a health care provider or health plan and are not a covered entity or business associate under HIPAA. Do not submit protected health information (PHI) to us. Information you provide through the Site may not be subject to HIPAA protections.

International Users

The Site is operated in the United States and intended for U.S. users. If you access the Site from outside the U.S., you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S., where laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to these transfers.

Accessibility

We are committed to making our privacy practices accessible. If you need this Privacy Policy in an alternative format or have accessibility feedback, contact [email protected].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an effective date. Material changes will be communicated through the Site or by other reasonable means. Your continued use of the Site after changes have become effective indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.