EduCut Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
EduCut ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of individuals who participate in our health education initiatives, community events, research recruitment activities, and other programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
• Name, phone number, email address, age, gender, zip code, or other contact details
• Health-related information (e.g., blood pressure, screening results, self-reported medical history) collected during screenings or surveys
• Research interest or participation preferences
Non-Personal Information
• Aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified information used for program evaluation (e.g., how many people attended a health fair or received a screening)
• Website usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited) if applicable
2. How We Collect Information
We may collect information through:
• Health screenings and education events hosted at partner barbershops
• Surveys or intake forms (online or paper)
• Direct communication with barbers, healthcare partners, or EduCut staff
• Website or QR code links that direct users to educational or registration platforms
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Provide you with access to health education resources, screenings, or referrals
• Connect you with healthcare providers or research opportunities (with your consent)
• Evaluate and improve our programs
• Comply with public health or research reporting obligations (in de-identified format)
• Communicate with you about upcoming events, follow-up care, or educational content
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4. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with:
• Healthcare professionals or clinics you’ve been referred to (with your consent)
• Academic research partners (in accordance with IRB-approved protocols and only with your consent)
• Sponsors or public health agencies (in de-identified or aggregated form only)
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure. Only authorized personnel have access to identifiable information, and all data is stored securely.
6. Your Choices
• Participation is voluntary. You may decline to share personal information or participate in screenings or surveys at any time.
• Consent: If we collect identifiable health or research-related information, we will obtain your written or verbal consent first.
• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving future communications.
7. Children's Privacy
EduCut does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted with a revised "Effective Date." We encourage you to review the policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
EduCut
Email: ramon@educut.org
Phone: (762) 250-1160
Website: educut.org