User Research International

Health Data Privacy and Protection Policy

last update: JUNE 28, 2024

During our activities, we (User Research International LLC, “URI”) collect, store, and process personal information about our staff, suppliers, clients, research participants, employment applicants, and other third parties. URI prioritizes the privacy and security of health information. URI may, at times, collect and use health data in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, including the requirements set forth in Washington State’s My Health My Data Act. This notice informs you about the collection, storage, and use of your health data.

Description of Health Data

Health data includes any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual and identifies their past, present, or future physical or mental health condition. This can encompass a wide range of data, including but not limited to biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, voiceprints, eye retinas, irises, unique biological patterns, and other health-related information.

Purpose of Data Collection

The primary purpose of collecting a participant’s health data is for project research in projects where the participant is actively involved. The collected data will be used to understand the experiences and perspectives of individuals utilizing devices or services that collect health data. URI’s aim is to identify opportunities for enhancing their overall user experience. It is not the purpose of this research to communicate any sales or marketing messages, or to raise the profile of any products with participants.

Voluntary Participation

Your participation in this research study is voluntary. If you choose to volunteer, you will be free to not answer questions, to take a break, and to withdraw at any time, without giving a reason. If you participate and later choose to withdraw, please let us know by emailing info@uriux.com. You do not need to state a reason for withdrawing. All data collected will be securely deleted or destroyed as soon as practicable.

Storage and Security

Your health data will be stored securely by URI. URI has appropriate security measures in place designed to: guard against unauthorized access to and acquisition of health data; protect personal data; and prevent its damage, loss, misuse, processing, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

Retention and Destruction

Your health data collected in the URI Participant Portal will be retained for as long as your profile is active , or upon your request, at which point the data will be securely destroyed or deleted in accordance with established procedures. Any health data collected during a study will only be retained for the duration of the project/study.

Third-Party Disclosure

Your health data may be shared with third parties, including URI staff and clients. These parties will handle the data in compliance with applicable laws and regulations and will ensure its protection. Further, these third parties are contractually obligated to not further disclose health data and/or will not enroll it in a database that is inconsistent with this notice. We hereby assure you that your data will not be sold, transferred, or utilized for any purposes outside the scope of the projects participated.

Questions

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact us at:

By email: info@uriux.com.

By phone: +1 425 242 8030

Postal address: 17602 NE Union Hill Rd Redmond, WA 98052