Privacy Policy

Advanced Research Institute (“ARI,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we may collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, communicate with us, inquire about clinical research opportunities, or use services that link to this Privacy Policy.

By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with ARI, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, telephone number, contact preferences, and information included in messages or forms submitted through our website.

If you inquire about a clinical research opportunity or participate in pre-screening, you may also voluntarily provide health-related or demographic information relevant to determining whether a particular study may be appropriate for further evaluation.

We may automatically collect limited technical information (such as IP address, browser type, and device information) strictly for website security, performance monitoring, and basic server operations, entirely without the use of tracking cookies.

Please do not submit information through a website form unless the form specifically requests that information.

2. Clinical Trial Inquiries and Pre-Screening

Submitting an inquiry or pre-screening form does not enroll you in a clinical trial, establish your eligibility for a study, guarantee access to any investigational product or treatment, or obligate you to participate.

Information submitted for pre-screening may be reviewed by authorized research personnel to determine whether additional evaluation may be appropriate. Final study eligibility can only be determined through the applicable study's screening process and protocol requirements.

Participation in clinical research is voluntary. Before enrollment in a clinical trial, prospective participants will be provided the applicable study-specific informed consent materials and an opportunity to ask questions.

3. Health Information and HIPAA

Certain health information collected or maintained by ARI in connection with healthcare or clinical research activities may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) or other applicable privacy laws.

Whether HIPAA applies depends on the circumstances in which information is collected, maintained, used, or disclosed. Information submitted through a general website contact form is not necessarily protected health information under HIPAA solely because it relates to health.

When applicable, protected health information will be handled in accordance with applicable law and relevant study documents, including informed consent forms and HIPAA authorizations where required.

This Privacy Policy does not replace any study-specific informed consent, HIPAA authorization, Notice of Privacy Practices, or other privacy notice that may apply to particular healthcare or research activities.

4. How We May Use Information

ARI may use information for legitimate business, healthcare, and research-related purposes, including responding to inquiries; communicating about potential research opportunities; conducting preliminary pre-screening; scheduling research-related communications or visits; supporting clinical research activities; operating and improving our website; maintaining security; communicating with investigators, sponsors, contract research organizations (“CROs”), healthcare partners, and service providers; and complying with applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and research obligations.

We may also use information for other purposes disclosed to you at the time of collection or as otherwise permitted by law.

5. How Information May Be Disclosed

Depending on the nature of your interaction with ARI and applicable requirements, information may be disclosed to authorized ARI personnel, investigators, research staff, healthcare providers, sponsors, CROs, institutional review boards (“IRBs”), laboratories, vendors, service providers, regulatory authorities, or other parties involved in applicable research or business activities.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, regulation, legal process, governmental requests, contractual obligations, safety requirements, or to protect the rights, property, or security of ARI or others.

Research-related disclosures will be made subject to applicable study requirements, authorizations, agreements, and laws.

ARI does not sell protected health information, nor do we sell general website visitor data (Personal Information) to third-party data brokers.

6. Website Technologies and Analytics

ARI respects your digital privacy. We do not use tracking cookies, marketing cookies, or targeted advertising cookies. We only use essential technical data (such as temporary session data) that is strictly necessary to make the website function, ensure proper navigation, and maintain security.

7. SMS and Text Messaging (TCPA)

By voluntarily providing your mobile phone number to ARI (e.g., through a contact or pre-screening form), you consent to receive text messages related to your inquiry, appointment reminders, or clinical research opportunities. Standard message and data rates may apply. You may opt-out of receiving text messages at any time by replying "STOP" to any message you receive from us.

8. Data Security & Breach Notification

ARI uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. In the unlikely event of a data breach that compromises your personal information, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

However, no website, information system, electronic transmission, or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure. ARI therefore cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted electronically. Visitors should avoid sending highly sensitive medical or personal information through general email or website forms unless specifically instructed to do so through an appropriate method.

9. Data Retention

ARI may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected and to satisfy applicable business, legal, regulatory, contractual, healthcare, and research record-retention requirements. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the activity for which it was collected.

10. Your Choices and Requests

You may contact ARI to ask questions about information you have submitted through our website or to request that certain contact information be updated or corrected. Certain information may not be eligible for deletion or modification when ARI is required or permitted to retain it under applicable law, regulation, contractual obligations, research requirements, or record-retention policies. Requests will be evaluated in accordance with applicable law and ARI's obligations.

11. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. ARI does not control and is not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites or services. A link from the ARI website does not necessarily constitute an endorsement of the third party or its practices. Visitors should review the applicable privacy policies before providing information to third parties.

12. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13 for the independent submission of personal information. If a clinical research opportunity involves minors, participation and collection of information will be handled in accordance with the applicable protocol, IRB requirements, parental or guardian permission requirements, assent requirements where applicable, and applicable law.

13. No Medical Advice or Physician-Patient Relationship

Information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

Use of this website, submission of a contact or pre-screening form, or communication with ARI through this website does not by itself establish a physician-patient relationship or research participant relationship. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek appropriate emergency medical care.

14. Clinical Trial Information

Information presented on this website regarding clinical trials is provided for general informational purposes and may change. Study availability, recruitment status, eligibility requirements, procedures, compensation, study-related costs, and other details are determined by the applicable research protocol and study documents and may change without notice. Information on this website should not be interpreted as a promise or guarantee of study eligibility, enrollment, therapeutic benefit, compensation, or treatment outcome.

15. Accessibility Statement

ARI is committed to ensuring our website and privacy policy are accessible to all individuals. If you have a disability and require this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, please contact us at the email or phone number listed below so we can accommodate your needs.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ARI may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or operations. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page identifies the most recent revision. Continued use of the website following an update is subject to the then-current Privacy Policy.

17. Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or ARI's privacy practices may be directed to: