Privacy Policy

Galveston Bay Research and its subsidiaries (“we” or “us”) know that you value your privacy. We are a clinical trial site conducting clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. This Privacy Policy explains the information we collect through the websites available via www.galvestonbayresearch.com, or services that include an authorized link or reference to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Galveston Bay Research website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you access or use the Services, which may be considered personal information when maintained in identifiable form.

• Information you provide directly to us: We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you sign up to receive communications or materials from us, inquire about or participate in our clinical trial services, or otherwise submit a form or share your information with us, including:
  • Contact information, including your name, date of birth, email address, and telephone number;
  • Health information, such as information about clinical trials in which you are interested in participating and relevant eligibility details;
  • Geographic information, including your country of residence;
  • Health information, such as information related to a disease or medical condition;
  • Correspondence you send to us; and
  • Other information provided through the Services.
• Information we collect automatically: Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by Galveston Bay Research when you access or use the Services, including:
  • IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, referring website addresses, and device and other unique personal or online identifiers;
  • Time zone, country, and language settings;
  • Information about the links you click and how you use the Services. For example, if you or your device experiences an error, we collect information about the error, the time it occurred, the feature being used, the website’s state, and any communications or content provided when the error occurred.

We may also collect information from other sources in accordance with applicable law. Information collected through the Services may be combined with other information collected from you or other sources. Aggregated or de-identified data is not subject to this Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use and otherwise process each of the categories of information identified above for the following business purposes:

1. Clinical trial purposes: We use your information to communicate with you in relation to clinical trial participation and determine eligibility for our services. Information submitted to us will be registered in our database unless otherwise requested.
2. Communicate with you: To send you information about clinical trial participation, marketing and promotional communications, and to respond to inquiries.
3. Analyze use of the Services: We analyze the use of our Services to improve and ensure relevance and functionality.
4. Compliance with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights or defend against legal claims.
5. Other disclosed purposes: Other uses as disclosed to you at the time of collection or with your consent.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

Galveston Bay Research does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following third parties:

• Pharmaceutical and clinical research partners: Galveston Bay Research partners with pharmaceutical companies and clinical research partners to conduct clinical trials. We may share your information with our pharmaceutical partners associated with our clinical trial services. For study participants, please review the relevant informed consent documentation for more details.
• Authorized third-party vendors and service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers that assist with our operations, including statistical analysis, email or postal mail, customer support, or deliveries. All such third-party vendors and service providers are required to maintain confidentiality. We may also store data on servers provided by contracted third-party hosting vendors.
• Business transfers: We may share your information in connection with a substantial corporate transaction, such as a website sale, merger, consolidation, asset sale, initial public offering, or in the unlikely event of bankruptcy.
• Legal purposes: Galveston Bay Research may disclose your information if required by law, in response to subpoenas, court orders, legal process, or to protect the rights, interests, safety, and security of Galveston Bay Research, our affiliates, users, or the public.
• With your consent: We may share your information as described in an applicable pre-screen or study informed consent form or for other purposes disclosed to you with your consent.

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Privacy Policy

Galveston Bay Research and its subsidiaries (“we” or “us”) know that you value your privacy. We are a clinical trial site conducting clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. This Privacy Policy explains the information we collect through the websites available via www.galvestonbayresearch.com or services that include an authorized link or reference to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”). By using the Galveston Bay Research website, you consent to the data practices described in this statement.

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information when you access or use the Services, which may be considered personal information when maintained in identifiable form.

• Information you provide directly to us: We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you sign up to receive communications or materials from us, inquire about or participate in our clinical trial services, or otherwise submit a form or share your information with us, including:
  • Contact information, including your name, date of birth, email address, and telephone number;
  • Health information, such as information about clinical trials in which you are interested in participating and relevant eligibility details;
  • Geographic information, including your country of residence;
  • Health information, such as information related to a disease or medical condition;
  • Correspondence you send to us; and
  • Other information provided through the Services.
• Information we collect automatically: Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by Galveston Bay Research when you access or use the Services, including:
  • IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, referring website addresses, and device and other unique personal or online identifiers;
  • Time zone, country, and language settings;
  • Information about the links you click and how you use the Services. For example, if you or your device experiences an error, we collect information about the error, the time it occurred, the feature being used, the website’s state, and any communications or content provided when the error occurred.

We may also collect information from other sources in accordance with applicable law. Information collected through the Services may be combined with other information collected from you or other sources. Aggregated or de-identified data is not subject to this Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use and otherwise process each of the categories of information identified above for the following business purposes:

1. Clinical trial purposes: We use your information to communicate with you in relation to clinical trial participation and determine eligibility for our services. Information submitted to us will be registered in our database unless otherwise requested.
2. Communicate with you: To send you information about clinical trial participation, marketing and promotional communications, and to respond to inquiries.
3. Analyze use of the Services: We analyze the use of our Services to improve and ensure relevance and functionality.
4. Compliance with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws and protect our legal rights or defend against legal claims.
5. Other disclosed purposes: Other uses as disclosed to you at the time of collection or with your consent.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

Galveston Bay Research does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists to third parties. However, we may share your information with the following third parties:

• Pharmaceutical and clinical research partners: Galveston Bay Research partners with pharmaceutical companies and clinical research partners to conduct clinical trials. We may share your information with our pharmaceutical partners associated with our clinical trial services. For study participants, please review the relevant informed consent documentation for more details.
• Authorized third-party vendors and service providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers that assist with our operations, including statistical analysis, email or postal mail, customer support, or deliveries. All such third-party vendors and service providers are required to maintain confidentiality. We may also store data on servers provided by contracted third-party hosting vendors.
• Business transfers: We may share your information in connection with a substantial corporate transaction, such as a website sale, merger, consolidation, asset sale, initial public offering, or in the unlikely event of bankruptcy.
• Legal purposes: Galveston Bay Research may disclose your information if required by law, in response to subpoenas, court orders, legal process, or to protect the rights, interests, safety, and security of Galveston Bay Research, our affiliates, users, or the public.
• With your consent: We may share your information as described in an applicable pre-screen or study informed consent form or for other purposes disclosed to you with your consent.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

When you use the Services, we and our third-party analytics and advertising partners may use cookies, pixel tags, and other similar technologies (collectively, “cookies”) to collect information about your browser and use of the Services. This helps us measure and understand how visitors interact with the Services, deliver customized content, and improve our Services. By using the Services, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies.

• Essential cookies – These enable you to use the Services, browse the site, and keep the Services secure.
• Preference cookies – These store data on preferences, such as country and language selection, login data, and website settings.
• Performance cookies – These monitor site performance, tracking page load, response times, and error messages.
• Content/advertising cookies – These enhance your experience by gathering data about usage for providing more relevant content and advertising.

You may be able to refuse or disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Consult your browser’s “help” section for options.

Some of our third-party partners are members of the Advertising Initiative, which offers a single location to opt-out of ad targeting. For additional information on how Google processes your information, visit their site.

Do-Not-Track Signals and Similar Mechanisms

Some mobile and web browsers transmit “do-not-track” signals. Currently, we do not respond to these signals.

Third-Party Links

The Services may contain links to other websites, which may be able to collect information about you. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites, so we recommend reading their privacy statements.

Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to or deletion of your information in accordance with applicable law. Contact us at info@galvestonbayresearch.com for data access or deletion requests.

You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf with appropriate verification.

Email Communications

Galveston Bay Research may contact you via email for general communication, promotional offers, or surveys. If you’d like to stop receiving such communications, opt out by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or replying with a removal request.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information. Please remember, however, that no internet transmission is 100% secure.

Transfer of Information Across International Boundaries

Galveston Bay Research is a U.S. company, and using this site may result in the transfer of your information across international boundaries.

Changes to this Statement

We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy. We’ll notify you about significant changes by placing a prominent notice on our website and updating this page. Your continued use of the Services after modifications constitutes your acceptance.

Contact Information

If you have questions or comments regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Galveston Bay Research

7111 Medical Center Dr.,
Suite 109,
Texas City, TX,
77591

Email: info@galvestonbayresearch.com