Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

1. Introduction

iSeek BioPharma (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, participate in clinical or research activities, or engage with our services.

We comply with applicable privacy laws, including the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) in Australia, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and UK, and other relevant regulations.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Personal identifiers: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, job title, organization.
  • Health and research information: if you participate in clinical trials, surveys, or research programs, we may collect relevant health, medical, or demographic data in compliance with applicable laws and ethical approvals.
  • Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral source, date and time of access, cookies, and analytics data.
  • Communications: information you provide when contacting us (e.g., via forms, email, or phone).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 where required by law).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries and providing requested information.
  • Managing participation in research, studies, or clinical programs.
  • Conducting scientific and medical research in compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Coordinating with Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) and other partners who support our clinical trials, data collection, or analysis.
  • Operating, maintaining, and improving our website.
  • Communicating with you about updates, events, or opportunities (if you have opted in).
  • Meeting legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – if applicable)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we process your personal data under one or more of the following bases:

  • Consent: where you have given explicit consent.
  • Legal obligations: compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Legitimate interests: for research, innovation, site improvement, and business operations.
  • Contractual necessity: to provide services you request.

5. Disclosure and Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

  • Clinical Research Organizations (CROs): engaged to conduct research, manage clinical trials, collect and analyze data, or otherwise support our studies. CROs act under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements and only process information under our instructions.
  • Service providers: trusted vendors supporting website hosting, IT, analytics, or communications.
  • Research partners: academic institutions, investigators, laboratories, or regulatory bodies, only as required for research or compliance.
  • Legal and regulatory authorities: when required by law, regulation, subpoena, or government request.
  • Business transactions: in connection with mergers, acquisitions, or financing, subject to confidentiality obligations.

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze traffic, and understand user behavior. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer retention period is required by law, regulation, or research protocols. Data that is no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Data Security

We implement technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no system or transmission method is completely secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access and receive a copy of your personal information.
  • Correct or update inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis of processing).
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority.

Clinical trial data: Requests to access, update, or delete information collected in the context of a clinical trial may need to be managed in coordination with our Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and subject to applicable regulatory and ethical requirements.

10. International Data Transfers

If your information is transferred outside your country of residence (e.g., to the U.S., EU, or Australia), we will implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses, APP-compliant measures, or equivalent mechanisms to ensure adequate protection in compliance with applicable law.

11. Contact Information

For questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:

iSeek BioPharma
29 Water St, Suite 203
Newburyport, MA 01950-2763
Email: [privacy@iseekbiopharma.com]

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”

13. Additional Information for Australia

If you are located in Australia, the following provisions apply in addition to the rest of this Privacy Policy:

  • Compliance with Law: We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).
  • Collection Notice: At or before the time of collecting your personal information, or as soon as practicable afterwards, we will inform you of the purposes of collection, the entities we may disclose it to, and how you can access or correct it.
  • Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated.
  • Complaints: If you have a privacy-related complaint, please contact us at [privacy@iseekbiopharma.com]. We will acknowledge and address your complaint promptly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at www.oaic.gov.au.
  • Overseas Transfers: Your personal information may be transferred to iSeek BioPharma entities, partners, or service providers outside Australia, including in the United States and European Union. We take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients handle your information in accordance with the APPs.