Privacy Policy

Human Metabolome Technologies America, Inc. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the https://en.humanmetabolome.com/ website (the “Site”).  This Privacy Policy (this “Policy”) applies to the Site and to any other website or application offered by us that references or links to this Policy (collectively, the “Services”).

This Policy applies to information collected by or through the Site and describes what personal information is collected from you through the Site, how it is used and with whom it may be shared, how we protect your information and what choices are available to you regarding the use of your data. When we use the term “personal information” we mean information that can be used to identify a particular individual (directly or indirectly).  

With respect to data we collect via the Site, such as your contact information, we determine the purpose and means for the processing, as outlined in this Policy below.

With respect to data we receive and process on behalf of our customers, we are a service provider or data processor of this data. We do not determine the purpose or means for the processing which is governed by our contracts with customers. If you have any questions regarding this data, then please contact the organization you provided that data to for the applicable privacy and security practices or policies relevant to such data.

By using or interacting with the Site, you agree to the terms of this Policy in effect at the time of your use. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, then please stop using the Site.  

Information Collection

Information You Provide

We have access to and collect information that you voluntarily give us via the Site and via email.  While using the Site, you may choose to complete one of our webforms and provide us with certain personal information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personal information we may collect, should you choose to provide it to us, includes your name, company or organization, email address, and other personal information you may choose to provide.

Information We Collect Automatically

We may collect certain personal information when you visit the Site. For instance, like many website operators, we may use “cookies” on this Site. We use cookies to remember your preferences, how you use the website, how you interact with the website, if you view a video, what videos you viewed, and for analysis of the performance of the Site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on the Site.

The Site also uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies” to help us analyze how users use the Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google.  To learn more about Google Analytics and how you can opt out, visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. By using the Site, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google.

Information Use

We may use your information to operate our business and offer our products and services. We may also use your information to:

• Respond to you regarding the reason you contacted us or otherwise communicate with you about our products and services;
• Provide, improve, protect and secure the Site;
• Enforce our legal rights and enforce our terms, conditions and policies;
• Comply with legal requirements or in connection with a contract, to respond to legal requests; and
• Prevent harm and protect the rights and safety of you or others.

In certain cases, we may anonymize or de-identify and aggregate information so that it can no longer be used to identify or be associated with you, in which case we can use the information without further notice to you.

With respect to personal information that originates in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom or Switzerland, our legal bases for collecting and using your personal information set forth in the sections above depends on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected. Generally, for website visitors and prospective customers that interact with or contact us through the Site, we may use or share your information with your consent; where necessary to take steps prior to entering a contract with you or to perform such contract; where necessary for compliance with legal obligations; or for our legitimate interests in operation and administration of our business in accordance with applicable laws.

Information Sharing

We may share your personal information among our affiliated corporate entities to carry out our business operations.  We may also share your information as follows:

• With our service providers, including our email delivery or marketing providers, so that they may provide services to us or on our behalf.  
• We reserve the right to disclose and/or transfer personal information to a third party, if we have reason to believe that disclosing personal information is necessary to identify, contact, or bring legal action against someone who may be causing injury to or interference with (either intentionally or unintentionally) our rights or property, other website users, or anyone else who could be harmed by such activities.
• Additionally, we may disclose personal information in response to a subpoena, warrant or other court order, or when we believe in good faith that a law, regulation, subpoena, warrant or other court order requires it – or authorizes us to do so – or to respond to an emergency situation.  
• We may disclose and/or transfer personal information to a third party in the event of a proposed or actual purchase, sale (including a liquidation, realization, foreclosure or repossession), lease, merger, or any other type of acquisition, disposal, transfer, conveyance or financing of all or any portion of Human Metabolome Technologies America, Inc., or of any of the business of Human Metabolome Technologies America, Inc., in order for you to continue to receive the same products and services from the third party; with our professional advisors, such as including accountants, lawyers and other professional advisers that assist us in carrying out our business activities and with your permission or otherwise in accordance with applicable law.  

Bases for Data Processing

For personal information that originates from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom or Switzerland, our legal bases for collecting and using your information for the purposes set forth above depends on the type of personal information and the purpose for which we collect it. Generally, we collect information through the Site or Services for the performance of a contract with you or in order to take steps at your request prior to entering a contract; as necessary for us to comply with our legal obligations; and for our legitimate interests when not overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.

Your Rights and Choices

If your information is subject to the GDPR or UK GDPR, you have certain rights with regard to your personal information, including:

• Access and Portability. You have the right to request a copy the personal information we maintain about you or subject to certain conditions, you may ask us to transfer your information to another organization.
• Correction. You have the right to request correction of any information we maintain about you that you think is inaccurate or incomplete.
• Erasure. Under certain conditions and subject to limitations, you have the right to request us to erase the personal information we maintain about you.
• Restrict or Object. You also have the right to ask us to restrict processing of specific information about you or to object to our processing of specific information, when certain conditions are met. You may also ask us to stop processing your information for direct marketing purposes.
• Consent.  To the extent we process your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time; however, your withdrawal does not affect our processing of such information prior to withdrawal.
• Complaints.  You have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority in the country where you live or work, or where you believe an infringement occurred. A list of EU/EEA data protection authorities is available on the European Data Protection Board’s website. If your information is subject to the UK GDPR, you may also contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the Contact information at the bottom of this Policy.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, in accordance with this Policy, including to provide our services and satisfy our legal obligations.

Online Tracking and Marketing

Most Web browsers are set to accept cookies by default.  If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies.  If you choose to remove cookies or reject cookies, this could affect certain features or services of the Site.  To opt-out of interest-based advertising by advertisers on the Site visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices.  

You can unsubscribe from our marketing email list at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the emails that we send or by contacting us using the details provided below.  You will then be removed from the marketing email list – however, we may still communicate with you, for example to send you service-related emails that are necessary for the administration and use of your account, to respond to service requests, or for other non-marketing purposes.  

Security

We have implemented technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of personal information we process.  However, despite our safeguards and efforts to secure your information, no electronic transmission over the Internet or information storage technology can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, so we cannot promise or guarantee that unauthorized third parties will not be able to defeat our security, and improperly collect, access, steal or modify your information.  

Links to Third-Party Sites

Our Site may include links to other websites and third-party content that we do not own or operate.  This Policy does not apply to such sites or content and we do not control the privacy practices of such third-party platforms.

California Shine the Light

Pursuant to California Civil Code §1798.83, California residents with whom we have a business relationship can request information about the types of personal information, if any, we shared with third parties for the direct marketing purposes of the third parties and the identities of the third parties with whom we shared such information in the last twelve (12) months. You may request more information by contacting us using the contact information at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.

Where Will We Transfer Your Information?

Human Metabolome Technologies America, Inc. is based and operated in the United States and is part of a global organization of affiliated companies. We may transfer personal information to our affiliated entities in the United States and elsewhere where the data protection laws may differ from the country from which you initially provided your information. Where required by applicable law, we have implemented appropriate safeguards to adequately protect your personal information when transferring such information as provided in this Policy (such as standard contractual clauses approved by European and UK authorities).

Do-Not-Track Signals; Third-Party Tracking

Unless your browser settings are configured to make your online activities and information about your online activities (such as traffic data as described above) invisible to usage analytics tools, we do not presently have the capability to omit you from usage analytics to the extent your browser only sends us a “do not track” message and does not otherwise screen you from tracking without any action on our part. To learn more about browser tracking signals and “Do Not Track”, please visit http://allaboutdnt.org. Third parties, other than our vendors (such as our website analytics provider), do not have authorization from us to track which websites you visited prior to and after visiting the Site.  Please note, however, that we cannot control third-party tracking and there may be some third party tracking that occurs without our knowledge or consent.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under age 13.  If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from anyone under the age of 13, we will delete it.  If you believe that we have collected personal information from anyone under the age of 13, please contact us using the contact information at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.

Updates to this Policy

Our Privacy Policy may change from time to time and all updates will be posted on the Site. Your continued use of the Site indicates you agree with the Policy in effect at the time of your use.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy or data security practices, you can contact our data protection office at hmtamerica@humanmetabolome.com.