Privacy Policy: Persona Beacon
Effective Date: 01 January 2024
1. Introduction
Persona Informatics (“Company”) respects the privacy of individuals (“Participants”) who participate in our Remote Monitoring Program (“Program”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect Participant data within the Program.
2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following Participant data through the Program:
- Device-collected data: Includes vital sign measurements (such as heart rate, blood pressure, weight, oxygen saturation, and body temperature), activity levels, sleep information, and other similar data from supported home devices or apps.
- Personal information: May include name and contact information as needed to support delivery to health information systems.
- Program usage data: Includes device usage timestamps and technical information about device models, API versions, measurement tolerances, and other related information about devices or apps.
3. How We Use Participant Data
We use Participant data solely for the following purposes:
- To facilitate remote monitoring and transmit data to Participant’s Doctor.
- To improve the Program’s effectiveness and functionality.
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
- To communicate with Participants regarding the Program and provide technical support.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share Participant data with:
- Participant’s Doctor and authorized healthcare professionals involved in their care.
- Third-party service providers assisting with Program operation, who are contractually obligated to protect Participant data confidentiality.
- Law enforcement or regulatory agencies, as required by law.
We will not sell, rent, or lease Participant data to any third parties for any other purpose.
5. Data Security and Protection
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect Participant data, including:
- Encryption of data at rest and in transit.
- Access controls to limit data access to authorized personnel.
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
6. Data Retention
We retain Participant data for the period required by law or regulation as well as for the duration of the remote monitoring program as determined by the Participant’s Doctor and authorized healthcare professionals.
7. Participant Rights
Participants have the following rights regarding their data:
- Access and review their data.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Opt-out of the Program and request data deletion.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@personainformatics.com.
8. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify Participants of any material changes by posting the updated Policy on our website and through the Program.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at info@personainformatics.com.
10. Additional Notes
- This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
- Participants should consult with their Doctor for medical advice and information about the Program’s impact on their care.
- This Privacy Policy may be subject to change based on applicable laws and regulations.