Last Updated: Nov. 13, 2024
Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how The University of Iowa Hoffman Lab (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards the information you provide while using the UIowa Remote Voice Survey app (“the App”). By using the App, you agree to the terms described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information
Username: We generate and use a unique identifier (e.g., ExampleLoginCredential0001) to maintain your anonymity. No personally identifiable information, such as your name or contact details, is collected through the App.
b. Survey Responses
Your responses to fixed medical questionnaires (e.g., SDS, PHQ9, UCLA) are collected to support research analysis.
c. Voice Recordings
We collect audio recordings of specific voice tasks you complete in the App. These recordings are used solely for research purposes.
d. Usage Data
We may collect data about how you use the App, including the pages you visit and actions you perform, to help improve the App’s functionality and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your data is used for the following purposes:
- Medical Research: To contribute to ongoing and future medical studies aimed at understanding and improving healthcare outcomes related to speech and voice.
- Data Analysis: Your survey responses and audio recordings may be analyzed by researchers to derive meaningful insights and findings.
- App Improvement: Usage data may be analyzed to improve app functionality and the user experience.
We do not sell or share your data with third parties for commercial purposes.
3. Data Storage and Security
We take the security of your data seriously and employ a variety of measures to ensure it is protected, including but not limited to:
- Encryption: Data is encrypted both during transmission and at rest on our servers.
- Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access.
- Anonymity: Your username is anonymized, and no personally identifiable information is linked to your survey responses or audio recordings.
Note: Despite our efforts, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share your information with third parties.
5. Data Retention
Your data will be retained for the duration of the research study and as required to comply with applicable laws and regulations. After the study concludes, data may be stored securely for future research use in a manner that maintains your anonymity.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access Your Data: Request a copy of the data we have collected about you.
- Request Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to research and legal requirements.
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your participation in the study at any time, though data already collected may still be used for research purposes.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at hyunjin-cho@uiowa.edu.
7. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18 without parental or guardian consent. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor without appropriate consent, we will take steps to delete such data promptly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the handling of your data, please contact us at:
