Apex Neuroscience

Privacy Policy

Thank you for your interest in Apex Neuroscience. We are committed to doing our best to protect your privacy and handling any personal information we obtain from you with care and respect. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with us regarding brain donation or research.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Express interest in brain donation
• Complete our online forms
• Contact us via email, phone, or other means
• Make a donation
• Subscribe to our communications

This information may include:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Information required for payment (for donations)
• Medical history relevant to the donation
• Next of kin or emergency contact information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Access times
• Pages viewed

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Processing your donation interest or financial contribution
• Communicating with you about our research, events, or programs
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations

Research Data and Donor Privacy

For brain donors, we take additional steps to protect privacy:

• All donated tissue is de-identified and assigned a unique code
• Personal identifying information is kept separate from research data
• Access to donor information is strictly limited to authorized personnel
• Research publications only present aggregate data or de-identified information

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties except in the following circumstances:

• With your consent
• To partner organizations when necessary to facilitate brain donation (with your consent)
• To trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website or conducting our business
• To comply with legal requirements, such as court orders or legal processes
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage method is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you
• The right to request correction of inaccurate information
• The right to request deletion of your information (subject to certain exceptions)
• The right to restrict or object to processing of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact" section of our website.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Terms of Use

We're glad you are visiting the Apex Neuroscience website. These Terms of Use help explain what to expect when using our site. By browsing our website, you are agreeing to these terms, so please take a moment to read through them.

When using our website, we ask that you:

• Use the site in a way that doesn't overload or damage it
• Do not try to access parts of the website that aren't meant to be public
• Use the site in accordance with applicable laws

Website Content

The text and other materials on our website are protected by copyright and other laws. Please do not copy or redistribute content from our website without our permission. If you would like to share our research or information about our work, we encourage you to link to our website or contact us for permission to use specific content.

Scientific Information

Our website contains scientific information about brain banking, brain preservation, and neuroscience research. This information is provided for educational purposes and represents our current understanding of these fields. Science evolves, and new discoveries may change our understanding over time.

Not Medical Advice

The information on our website is for general educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. For medical questions or concerns, please consult with a healthcare professional. Our research and information about brain donation and brain preservation should not be considered a substitute for medical consultation.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites that we think might be useful or interesting, including scientific publications, partner organizations, and other resources. These websites have their own privacy policies and terms, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.

Financial Donations

Apex Neuroscience is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which means donations may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. When you make a financial contribution to support our research:

• You will receive an acknowledgment of your donation for tax purposes
• Your donation will be used to advance our mission in brain preservation and brain banking to benefit the public
• We do not sell, rent, or exchange donor information with any other organization

Limitation of Responsibility

While we make efforts to provide accurate scientific and organizational information, we cannot be responsible for any issues that might arise from using our website. This includes technical problems, security breaches, or other unexpected events that are beyond our reasonable control.

Protecting Our Organization

If your misuse of our website causes legal problems for Apex Neuroscience, you may be responsible for helping with the related costs.

Updating These Terms

We may update these Terms of Use from time to time. We encourage you to review them periodically. Continuing to use our website after changes means you accept the updated terms.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or Terms of Use, please contact us at: