Scientific Research in Hospital Solutions (“SRHS,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website srhs.org, interact with our content, or engage with our services, including editorial submissions, partnerships, and advertising inquiries. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Contact Information: When you contact us via email (e.g., [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]) or submit content, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and professional affiliation.
- User-Generated Content: Information provided when you submit articles, comments, or other contributions, including your name, credentials, and content of your submission.
- Advertising and Partnership Inquiries: Business-related details such as company name, job title, and project proposals.
Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and deliver personalized advertisements. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Information from Third Parties
- We may receive information from third-party partners, such as analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or advertising networks, to improve our services and content delivery.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and improve our website and services, including content personalization and user experience optimization.
- Respond to inquiries, editorial submissions, or partnership proposals.
- Publish user-generated content (e.g., articles, comments) with your consent and proper attribution.
- Deliver targeted advertising and measure campaign performance.
- Analyze website usage to identify trends and enhance content relevance.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:
- With Service Providers: We engage third-party vendors (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, email services) to support our operations. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- With Partners: For advertising or collaborative projects, we may share limited information (e.g., business contact details) with universities, medical centers, or other partners, as described in our About Us section.
- For Legal Reasons: We may disclose information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes, or to protect SRHS’s rights and safety.
- With Your Consent: We may share your information (e.g., for published articles) when you explicitly agree.
4. Transparency in Advertising
Sponsored or advertising content on our website is clearly marked to maintain editorial independence, as outlined in our About Us section. We may use cookies or tracking technologies to deliver relevant ads, but you can opt out of personalized advertising via your browser or device settings.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security. Please use caution when sharing sensitive information.
6. Your Choices
- Cookies: You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.
- Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at [email protected] or [email protected].
7. International Users
SRHS is based in the United States, and your information will be processed in accordance with U.S. laws. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your country.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected].
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised effective date.
10. Contact Us
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Scientific Research in Hospital Solutions Yale Science Park, Suite 402 150 Munson Street New Haven, CT 06511 United States [email protected]