Last updated: 6/11/2025
Koch Research is committed to protecting your personal information, including health-related and other sensitive data, in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
We adhere to the ICH Guidelines for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and relevant guidelines issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ensuring the privacy, protection, and security of the health information collected in connection with clinical research.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose your personal data when you engage with our services. It also informs you of your privacy rights and how the law safeguards your information.
By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with capitalized initials have specific meanings described below. These definitions apply regardless of whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account refers to a unique profile created for you to access our services or parts of our services.
- Company (referred to as “Koch Research,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) refers to Koch Research.
- Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website, which may include details about your browsing activity.
- Country refers to the United States.
- Device means any internet-connected device such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data refers to any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual.
- Service refers to the Koch Research website and any associated platforms.
- Service Provider means any third-party company or individual employed to facilitate or deliver our services.
- Usage Data refers to data automatically collected through use of the service, such as device type and time spent on pages.
- Website refers to Koch Research, accessible from [Insert Website URL].
- You means the individual accessing or using our services, or the organization on whose behalf that individual is acting.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
We may ask you to provide information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Physical address, including city, state, and ZIP code
- Any other relevant medical or demographic data
Usage Data
We collect usage data automatically during your interaction with our services. This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Device and operating system information
- Diagnostic and analytical data
Tracking Technologies and Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., tags, scripts, beacons) to improve our service and user experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit some service features.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the functioning of our website.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings to improve your experience.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website.
- Consent Cookies: Track your consent to cookie use.
For more details, please see our [Cookies Policy].
Use of Your Personal Data
Koch Research operates as a clinical research site, supporting the execution of clinical trials and medical studies on behalf of study sponsors. Accordingly, we may process personal data of study participants, and when necessary, their spouses, caregivers, or family members, in accordance with applicable regulations and sponsor agreements.
Personal data may be used for:
- Determining eligibility for study participation
- Conducting, managing, and monitoring the study
- Analyzing safety and efficacy data
- Communicating with participants as needed
- Fulfilling regulatory or contractual obligations
Additionally, we may use your personal data to:
- Manage user accounts
- Deliver requested services
- Respond to inquiries
- Send study-related communications (we do not share phone numbers or contact information with third parties for marketing)
- Analyze website performance
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Facilitate business transitions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions)
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Usage data is typically retained for a shorter period unless it’s used to enhance service functionality or required for legal reasons.
Participation in Koch Research Patient Databases
Some of our services involve maintaining databases of individuals who may be interested in participating in clinical studies. If you consent to be added to our database, we may contact you for further screening and potential participation in suitable research opportunities.
With your explicit consent, we may collect and store sensitive information such as:
- Health and medical history
- Race and ethnicity
- Genetic data
- Research interests
Information may be provided via online forms, phone calls, or in-person meetings with Koch Research personnel. By submitting your information, you agree to be contacted by our team.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Koch Research
411 Maxine Drive Morton, IL 61550
info@kochresearch.com
(309) 291-0585
