1. Introduction
adcurare ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients' information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you use our AI-powered antibody design services.
Given the sensitive nature of pharmaceutical research and development, we maintain the highest standards of data protection and intellectual property security.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Business Information
When you engage our services, we may collect:
- Contact information (name, email, phone number)
- Company information and business details
- Professional credentials and role information
- Payment and billing information
2.2 Scientific and Technical Data
In the course of providing our services, we may receive:
- Target protein information and specifications
- Existing antibody sequences and data
- Research objectives and performance criteria
- Experimental results and validation data
- Any other scientific information necessary for project execution
2.3 Usage Information
We may collect information about how you interact with our services, including:
- Platform usage patterns and preferences
- Communication records and project correspondence
- Technical logs and system performance data
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Service Delivery
- Executing antibody design and optimization projects
- Providing computational analysis and recommendations
- Communicating project progress and results
- Delivering technical support and consultation
3.2 Business Operations
- Processing payments and managing accounts
- Maintaining client relationships and support
- Improving our services and platform capabilities
- Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
3.3 Research and Development
We may use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our AI models and services, but only in ways that cannot identify specific clients or their proprietary information.
4. Data Protection and Security
4.1 Security Measures
We implement comprehensive security measures including:
- End-to-end encryption for all data transmissions
- Secure cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade protection
- Multi-factor authentication and access controls
- Regular security audits and penetration testing
- Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
4.2 Data Segregation
Client data is maintained in isolated, secure environments. We implement strict data segregation protocols to ensure that one client's information cannot be accessed by or mixed with another client's data.
4.3 Intellectual Property Protection
We recognize that your data may include valuable intellectual property. We implement additional safeguards to protect:
- Proprietary sequences and design information
- Research strategies and competitive intelligence
- Experimental results and analytical data
- Any information that could impact your competitive position
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
5.1 Non-Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. Your data is treated as strictly confidential and is only used for the specific purposes outlined in our service agreements.
5.2 Limited Disclosure
We may disclose information only in the following circumstances:
- With your explicit written consent
- To authorized service providers under strict confidentiality agreements
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
5.3 Service Providers
Any third-party service providers we engage are bound by confidentiality agreements and are required to maintain the same level of data protection as adcurare.
6. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide ongoing services and support
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
- Fulfill any other purpose for which you provided the information
Upon completion of our services and any applicable retention periods, we will securely delete or return your data as specified in our service agreements.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access and review the information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information (subject to legal requirements)
- Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information
- Receive a copy of your data in a portable format
8. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that we may transfer your information to and process it in the United States. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, for existing clients, through direct communication. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.