Disclaimer
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Introduction
As part of our mission to improve accessibility to allergy care for Canadians, Biscuit Health is conducting a continuous research study (the "Study" or "SLITPOPR") on the interaction and outcomes of Sublingual Immunotherapy (SLIT) across our patient population to better understand how SLIT can be optimized according to a patient's lifestyle for maximum efficacy, with the goal of reducing treatment time.
By clicking "Begin Medical Intake", "Get Started", or checking the related checkbox in the Biscuit Health App, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this informed consent document in full and are providing your informed consent to participate in the Study.
Biscuit Health — Sublingual Immunotherapy Population Review (SLITPOPR)
The purpose of this continuous Study is to continually improve the way treatment is customized and delivered to Biscuit Health patients. Evidence gathered in the Study may be used in publications to support the efficacy, effectiveness and other observations made throughout the treatment we provide our patients.
Data We Collect
What we collect: | How we use it: |
Apple Health + Google Fit | Data such as your heart rate, heart rate variability, nutrition habits, physical activity, respiratory rate & other variables to help us understand how different populations react to our treatment and make adjustments to your treatment regimen for maximum efficacy. |
CoreMotion (Accelerometer) | Data from your device's accelerometer allows us to understand how much time you spend exercising, sitting, and standing. We may make adjustments to your treatment based on your activity level. |
Location (GPS + WiFi) | De-identified fused-location data allows us to understand how exposure to various pollens across geographical regions affects our treatment. |
Self-Reported Information (Contact, Demographics, Medical History, etc.) | Self-reported information such as your name, email, phone, address, age, gender, race, medical history, etc. is collected to create your patient profile. Complete and accurate patient profiles are required for us to provide proper care. |
Technical Data (i.e. Diagnostics, Logs, etc.) | Technical data reported by your device helps us identify and address bugs. Note: This app does not respond to browser "Do-Not-Track" signals. |
How We Use Your Information
Your personal information may be used to enroll you in the Study; conduct and support the Study; contact you with surveys; develop health-related products; conduct other research studies; and issue research findings that will not identify you.
Protection of Your Information
Biscuit takes the security of your personal information and your privacy very seriously. We have implemented reasonable measures to keep your Data safe, including storing it in systems with limited access housed in facilities using physical security measures. Despite our security measures, total confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
Retention of Personal Information
Your participation in the Study is voluntary. You may decide not to participate or you may leave the Study at any time. If you decide to withdraw, we will not delete the information already collected but will stop receiving new Data about you.
NOTE:The services and treatment we provide you may be limited should you opt out of the Study. Opting out may result in reduced efficacy of your treatment as we will no longer be able to customize treatment to your lifestyle.
To opt out, please email [email protected] with your Name and DOB along with the nature and details of your request. Deleting the app will not withdraw you from the Study.
Disclosure To Third Parties
Biscuit may share your information with companies who provide services for or on behalf of the Study, such as an independent third-party Ethics Review Board, or government and regulatory authorities such as Health Canada and the FDA. Information may also be disclosed pursuant to valid legal processes such as a subpoena or court order.
Cross-Border Transfer of Your Information
We may transfer your personal data to countries outside of your country of residence. Any personal data collected by us in connection with the Biscuit Health App or the Study may be transferred to, processed, and stored within Canada or the United States. By using the Biscuit Health App or participating in the Study, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to countries outside of your country of residence.
Questions?
Should you have any questions regarding this Informed Consent, the Study or our policies, please contact our support team at [email protected].
Biscuit Health Inc. may update this Informed Consent from time to time. If we change the policy in a material way, a notice will be posted in the App along with the updated Informed Consent.