Annex Clinical Corporation (“we”, “us”, and “our”) operates the Clinical Trial Vanguard and related websites, including any subdomains, or any related smartphone or mobile applications (the “Site(s)”), and the services offered on or in relation to the Sites, including news, providing information, sponsored programs, advertising, email communications, and other related services (the “Services”).

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines the information we collect, how we use it, who we might share it with, and the choices you have regarding this information. By accessing or using the Site or Services, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. We may update this Policy periodically, and any changes will be posted on this page. If you disagree with this Policy, please refrain from using our Site or Services.

Last Updated: 08/10/2023

1. Collecting Information

We gather information provided by users during registration on our Sites and through their use of our Services. This may include:

  • Personal Information: Such as name, address, email, phone number, age, social media profiles, job title, affiliation, or organization.
  • Non-Personally Identifiable Information: Information about your devices, IP address, browser, operating system, pages visited on our Site, and other technical data.

2. Use of the Information

We may use your information for:

  • Responding to inquiries.
  • Providing announcements or services.
  • Personalizing user experience.
  • Assessing user trends.
  • Advertising and marketing activities.
  • Compliance with legal requirements.

3. Sharing of the Information

Your information may be shared with:

  • Third-party Service Providers: For business administration, legal requirements, or other essential services.
  • Affiliates: We may share information with our subsidiaries and affiliates.
  • Advertisers and Sponsors: For marketing and promotional purposes.

4. Retaining the Information

We store Personal Information as required by law and for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Policy.

5. Users Outside of the United States

By using our Site or providing us with your Personal Information, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.

6. Third-Party Sites

Our Sites may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

7. Managing your Information

You can opt-out of certain data collection or use practices. For more details or to make a request, contact us directly.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and Services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18.

9. Security

We strive to protect your information, but cannot guarantee its security. Any information you provide is at your own risk.

10. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at info@clinicaltrialvanguard.com or visit our contact page.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the consent tool “Real Cookie Banner”. Details on how “Real Cookie Banner” works can be found at https://devowl.io/rcb/data-processing/.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context are Art. 6 (1) lit. c GDPR and Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.

The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we provide clear information about the use of cookies on our Site.

  • What are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit certain web pages. They are used to help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferences, for a more personalized experience.
  • How We Use Cookies: We use cookies to understand site usage, improve content, offer tailored promotions, and remember your preferences. For instance, cookies can help us identify and rectify any errors, or determine relevant related products to show you when you’re browsing.
  • Types of Cookies We Use:
    • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the Site.
    • Persistent Cookies: These remain in the cookie file of your browser for much longer, depending on the lifetime of the specific cookie.
    • Third-party Cookies: We may work with third-party agencies who may use their own cookies to collect information about your activities on our Site.
  • Consent and Control: Upon your first visit to our Site, you will be prompted with a notice about our use of cookies and asked for your consent. You can choose to disable cookies or set your browser to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you turn off cookies, some features of our Site may become unavailable.
  • Third-party Analytics: We may use third-party analytics services to understand how our Site is being used, by whom, and for what purposes. These analytics providers may use cookies as part of their services.