IUBA Privacy Policy
**Privacy Policy**
**Introduction**
IUBA connect respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we handle the information collected through the IUBA connect platform ("IUBA connect") via the website [www.IUBA.com](http://www.IUBA.com), which we host and support.
This Privacy Policy covers the information required to create an account and verify your identity to participate in IUBA connect. After you have enrolled in IUBA connect by signing the informed consent document, you will be asked to provide additional information about yourself as part of your participation. Additional information about the treatment of your personal information collected in connection with your participation in IUBA connect will be governed by the informed consent document.
By using IUBA connect, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. For additional details about how we collect and use personal information, including applicable U.S. state privacy rights and notices for California residents, please review the California Residents section below.
**What Information We Collect**
IUBA connect collects personal information you choose to provide (“User Information”). This may include:
- **Personal Information (PI)** such as your legal first and last name, month and year of birth, home address, telephone number, and email address for identity verification and account creation.
- **Usage Data** such as IP addresses, login data, browser type, and usage statistics.
- **Survey response data** if you choose to respond to optional surveys providing feedback on IUBA connect.
**How We Collect Information**
We collect information in the following ways:
- When you create an account.
- When you provide information for identity verification.
- Automatically through cookies and tracking technologies.
**Why We Collect Information**
We collect personal information to:
- Verify your identity.
- Create and manage your IUBA connect account.
- Provide and improve our services.
- Respond to your inquiries and requests.
- Conduct data analysis and research.
**How We Use and Share Information**
We use User Information to:
- Verify your identity.
- Create your account with IUBA connect.
- Improve IUBA connect’s functionality and provide customer service.
- Respond to inquiries and fulfill requests.
- Send administrative information and communications.
- Conduct data management and analysis.
We may share User Information with:
- Our affiliates for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
- Third-party service providers for identity verification, account creation, customer service, email delivery, and auditing.
- Third parties in the event of a reorganization, merger, sale, or other business disposition.
**Data Storage and Security**
Our company is hosted on the Wix.com platform. Wix.com provides us with the online platform that allows us to offer our services to you. Your data may be stored through Wix.com’s data storage, databases, and the general Wix.com applications. They store your data on secure servers behind a firewall.
All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by our company adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council, which is a joint effort of brands like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. PCI-DSS requirements help ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our store and its service providers.
**Communications**
We may contact you to notify you regarding your account, troubleshoot problems, resolve disputes, collect fees or monies owed, poll your opinions through surveys or questionnaires, send updates about our company, or as otherwise necessary to enforce our User Agreement, applicable national laws, and any agreement we may have with you. For these purposes, we may contact you via email, telephone, text messages, and postal mail.
**California Residents**
The following provisions apply to the Personal Information of California residents collected by IUBA connect. We do not “sell” Personal Information about California residents.
**Individual Rights**
California residents have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we have collected.
- Request deletion of their personal information.
- Know the categories of personal information collected, sources of information, purposes for collecting, and third parties with whom we share information.
- Opt-out of data collection by deactivating their account.
**Submitting Requests**
You can submit requests to delete, copy, or know personal information we have collected about you by visiting [www.IUBA.com/individualrights](http://www.IUBA.com/individualrights). We will respond to your request consistent with applicable law.
**Cookies and Tracking Tools**
We use cookies and other tracking technologies to recognize you as you use IUBA connect, personalize your experience, and gather usage data. Third-party services, such as Google Analytics, may also use cookies and tracking tools, which are governed by their own privacy policies.
**Privacy Policy Updates**
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes will take effect immediately upon posting on the website. Your continued use of IUBA connect after such changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
**Contact Us**
If you have any questions or would like to exercise your individual rights, please contact us:
IUBA connect
Privacy Officer