Privacy Policy Last Updated: Dec 16, 2024
Welcome to Omic.health, a service provided by Sterling Research Company, LLC ("Omic," "we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal health information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information, including your health data, and your rights regarding that data.By using our website and services (collectively, the "Services"), you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
To provide personalized health insights and services, Omic may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information
Name, email address, and contact information.Account credentials such as username and password.
1.2 Health Data
Electronic Health Records (EHR) you provide or authorize us to access, including data from systems like MyChart.Health-related information from wearable devices, health apps, or other sources you connect to Omic.Information about your medical history, conditions, treatments, medications, and other health-related insights.
1.3 Technical Data
IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and usage patterns.Cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience and ensure service functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
Omic uses your information for the following purposes:
Personalized Health Insights: To analyze your health data, identify patterns, and provide tailored recommendations.
Platform Operations: To provide, operate, and improve our Services.
Communication: To send you updates, service notifications, or responses to inquiries.
Research and Development: To analyze aggregated and de-identified data for scientific research and platform improvement.
Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, including HIPAA, and to protect our legal rights.Your data will never be used for marketing purposes or sold to third parties.
3. Sharing of Information
We share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
With Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors, such as cloud hosting and analytics providers, who are bound by strict confidentiality agreements and are HIPAA-compliant.
With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information with a third party, such as a research organization or healthcare provider.
For Legal and Compliance Reasons: If required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process, such as a subpoena or court order.
De-Identified Data: We may share de-identified, aggregated data for research, analysis, or publication purposes. Such data cannot be used to identify you.
4. Data Security
Omic employs industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
Encryption: Your data is encrypted both in transit and at rest.
Secure Access Controls: Strict access protocols to ensure that only authorized personnel can view your data.
Regular Audits: Security protocols and systems are reviewed regularly to identify and mitigate risks.In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users as required by applicable law and take prompt steps to address the breach.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA, you have the following rights regarding your personal health information:
Access: You can request a copy of your personal data and health information.
Correction: You can request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal obligations.
Data Portability: You have the right to request that your health data be transferred to another service.
Restrict Processing: You can request limits on how your data is used or shared.
Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for us to process your information at any time.To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@omic.health.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal health data only for as long as necessary to provide our Services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Once your data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our platform. Cookies help us analyze usage patterns, enhance security, and remember user preferences. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, this may affect the functionality of the Services.
8. Children's Privacy
Omic's Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.
9. Third-Party LinksOur Services may contain links to third-party websites or applications. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy PolicyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Services following any updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. Contact UsIf you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or your data rights, please contact us at: Omic.health (Sterling Research Company, LLC)
Email: info@omic.healthBy using Omic's Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.