PRIVACY POLICIES


This Privacy Policy establishes the terms under which Basic Health International (BHI) uses and protects the information provided by its REDCap users. BHI, a 501(c)(3) non–profit organization, is committed to protecting the privacy and security of its users’ data. If we ask to collect any personal information from you as a REDCap user, we assure you that this information will only be used in accordance with the terms of this document. However, this Privacy Policy may change over time or be updated, and we strongly encourage you to continually review this page to ensure that you agree with any such changes.


-User Personal Information


Our RedCap site may collect user personal information, including names, contact information such as email addresses, and demographic information.


-Use of collected information


Our REDCap site uses the information collected to provide the best possible service, particularly to maintain a registry of users and patients. It is possible that emails that we consider relevant to you are sent periodically through our site with information on the projects in which you participate as a user; these emails will be sent to the address you provided to create your user record.


BHI is highly committed to keeping patients information safe, as well as files loaded to the platform (images, PDF, Docx, ZIP, RAR, etc.). We use the most advanced systems and update them constantly to ensure that there is no unauthorized access.


BHI is committed to protecting data in the RedCap system. Data will be exclusively managed by authorized personnel, avoiding inappropriate uses, modifications, or use by third-parties.


Notwithstanding the foregoing, BHI is committed to protecting the information and to take all necessary measures based on best practices to ensure that we use this information solely for ongoing research studies.


-Links to third parties


This website may contain links to other sites that may be of interest to you. Once you click on these links and leave our site, we no longer have control over the site to which you are redirected and are therefore not responsible for the terms, privacy, or protection of your data in third-party sites. These sites are subject to their own privacy policies, so it is recommended that you check the terms to confirm that you agree with them.


-Cookies


Our website uses cookies to identify the pages that are visited and the frequency of visits. This information is used only for statistical analysis, then the information is permanently deleted. You can delete cookies at any time from your computer. However, cookies help websites to provide better service, and they do not provide access to your or your computer’s information unless you wish to do so and provide it directly. You can accept or refuse the use of cookies, however, most browsers automatically accept cookies as it helps them provide a better web service. You can also change the configuration of your computer to decline cookies. If you decline them, you may not be able to use some of our web services.


-Control of your personal information


Basic Health International will not sell, provide, or distribute your collected personal information without your consent unless it is required by a judge with a court order. BHI reserves the right to change the terms of this Privacy Policy at any time.