Privacy Policy

A legal disclaimer

The information in this Privacy Policy reflects the privacy practices of Research in Health Sciences and Bioengineering and is designed to comply with U.S. federal privacy principles and the laws of the State of Ohio.
This document is not legal advice and does not replace consultation with a licensed attorney for situations requiring legal interpretation.

This Privacy Policy explains how our website collects, uses, stores, processes, and protects personal information from visitors and users.
We are committed to safeguarding user privacy and maintaining the security of personal data in accordance with:

U.S. federal privacy standards
Ohio privacy and data protection laws
Industry best practices for research, education, and scientific communications

Because privacy regulations differ by region, users accessing our site from other jurisdictions acknowledge that their data is processed according to U.S. and Ohio laws.

Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal data when you:

Submit a contact form
Request information
Subscribe to newsletters
Send us an email
Interact with research or educational content
Engage in professional communication

Information collected may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Organizational or academic affiliation
Message content or inquiry details

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected for analytics, security, and performance enhancement:

IP address
Browser and device information
Geographic and traffic data
Pages visited and duration
Cookies and analytics tags

This data helps us ensure proper functionality, improve user experience, and maintain security.

Why We Collect Your Information

We collect and process information to:

Respond to inquiries and requests
Provide research updates or newsletters
Improve website design, content, and navigation
Perform analytics and traffic analysis
Ensure site security and prevent fraud
Support educational, research, and scientific initiatives
Comply with legal or ethical obligations

Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share limited information only with:

Service providers (e.g., Wix, Google Workspace, analytics tools)
IT or security partners (for fraud prevention or threat monitoring)
Government or legal authorities when required by law

All third-party providers are required to protect your information and may not use it for unrelated purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections
Request deletion of your data
Restrict or limit data processing
Opt out of communications or newsletters

To exercise these rights, contact us at:

📧 info@researchpublichealth.net
📞 +1 (513) 973-8171

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe according to U.S. and Ohio standards.

Practices Regarding Minors

This website is not intended for children under 13 years old.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors.
If such information is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

Data Protection & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including:

Encrypted hosting through Wix and Google services
Firewalls and threat monitoring
Limited administrative access
Routine security checks
Best practices for data and information protection

Although we take reasonable precautions, no internet system is 100% secure.

Updates to This Policy

We may revise or update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Updates will be reflected by a new “Last Updated” date.
Continued use of the site indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

Research in Health Sciences and Bioengineering
📧 info@researchpublichealth.net
🌐 https://researchpublichealth.net