About This Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how information about you is collected, used and disclosed by the University of Arizona ("University of Arizona", "we" or "us") when you access or use our web and mobile applications and related online services (collectively, the "Services"), or when you otherwise interact with us. We may change this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will notify you by revising the date at the top of the policy and, in some cases, we may provide you with additional notice such as sending you a notification through our Services. We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy whenever you access our Services or otherwise interact with us to stay informed about our information practices and the ways you can help protect your privacy.
Our Pledge Regarding Your Information
We are committed to protecting the personal information and the security of our users and being transparent about the information we hold. We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your information, provide you information about our legal duties and privacy practices, inform you of your rights and the ways in which we may use information and disclose it to other entities and persons.
Collection of Information
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly to us via the Services. For example, we collect information when you log into the web or mobile app and complete modules or assessments. The types of information we may collect include your email address and your phone's account information.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you access or use our Services, we automatically collect information about you and we may associate it with information that you provide directly to us. For example, we may collect:
- Log Information: We collect log files in connection with your use of our Services, including the type of browser you use, access times, pages viewed, your IP address, and your interactions with our Services. Please note that your IP address will be treated as personally identifiable information, will be stored securely, and will not be shared externally for any reason unless we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law, regulation or legal process.
- Mobile Device Information: We may collect information about the mobile device you use to access our Services, including the hardware model, operating system and version, device identifiers, mobile network information and information about your use of our Services.
- Information Collected by Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies: We and our service providers use various technologies to collect information, including cookies. Cookies are small data files stored on your hard drive or in device memory that help us improve our website and your experience.
Use of Information
We may use information about you for various purposes, including:
- To conduct research
- To provide, maintain and improve our Services
- Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts and support and administrative messages
- Respond to your comments, questions and requests and provide customer service
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage and activities in connection with our Services
- To prevent a serious threat to health or safety
- As required by law
- Carry out any other purpose for which the information was collected
The University of Arizona is based in the United States. By accessing or using our Services or otherwise providing information to us, you consent to the processing and transfer of information in and to the U.S. and other countries, where you may not have the same rights as you do under local law. Where this is the case, we will take appropriate measures to protect information about you in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Sharing of Information
We may share de-identified information about you as follows or as otherwise described in this Privacy Policy:
- With scientific collaborators
- With third party vendors, consultants and other service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf
- In open science data repositories
- In response to a request for information if we believe disclosure is in accordance with, or required by, any applicable law, regulation or legal process
- If we believe your actions are inconsistent with our user agreements or policies, or to protect the rights, property and safety of the University of Arizona or others
- With your consent or at your direction
We also reserve the right to share aggregate, de-identified information, which cannot reasonably be used to identify you, for purposes not listed above, though if new uses cases for your data are identified, we will update the privacy policy accordingly.
Your Choices
Online Account Information
You may update, correct or delete information about you at any time by logging into your online account.
Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject browser cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our Services.
Mobile Push Notifications/Alerts
With your consent, we may send push notifications or alerts to your mobile device. You can elect to stop receiving these messages at any time by changing the notification settings on your mobile device.
Other Uses and Disclosures of Information
Other uses and disclosures of information not covered by this policy will be made only with your written authorization. If you authorize us to use or disclose your information, you may revoke that authorization, in writing, at any time. However, the revocation will not be effective for information that we have already used and disclosed in reliance on the authorization.
Your Rights Regarding Your Information
You have the following rights regarding the information we maintain about you:
Right to Inspect and Copy
With certain exceptions, you have the right to inspect and/or receive a copy of your information. If we have the information in electronic format then you have the right to get your information in electronic format if it is possible for us to do so. If not, we will work with you to agree on a way for you to get the information electronically or as a paper copy. To inspect and/or to receive a copy of your information, you must submit your request in writing to: PTL@arizona.edu. If you request a copy of the information, there is a fee for these services. We may deny your request to inspect and/or to receive a copy in certain limited circumstances. If you are denied access to information, in most cases, you may have the denial reviewed.
Right to Request an Amendment or Addendum
If you feel that information we have about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend the information or add an addendum (addition to the record). You have the right to request an amendment or addendum for as long as the information is kept by or for the University of Arizona.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures
You have the right to receive a list of certain disclosures we have made of your information. To request this accounting of disclosures, you must submit your request in writing to: PTL@arizona.edu. Your request must state a time period that may not be longer than the six previous years. You are entitled to one accounting within any 12-month period at no cost. If you request a second accounting within that 12-month period, there will be a charge for the cost of compiling the accounting. We will notify you of the cost involved and you may choose to withdraw or modify your request at that time before any costs are incurred.
Right to Request Restrictions
You have the right to request a restriction or limitation on the information we use or disclose about you. To request a restriction, you must make your request in writing to: PTL@arizona.edu. In your request, you must tell us (1) what information you want to limit; and (2) whether you want to limit our use, disclosure or both. We are not required to agree to your request.
Right to Request Confidential Communications
You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your information in a certain way or at a certain location. For example, you may ask that we contact you only at home or only by mail. To request confidential communications, you must make your request in writing to: PTL@arizona.edu. We will accommodate all reasonable requests. Your request must specify how or where you wish to be contacted.
Right to a Copy of This Policy
You have the right to a paper copy of this policy. You may ask us to give you a copy of this policy at any time. A copy of this policy is posted at https://mhtools.org/privacy-policy.
Right to be Notified of a Breach
You have the right to be notified if we discover a breach of unsecured information about you.
Changes to Privacy Practices and This Policy
We reserve the right to change our privacy practices and this policy. We reserve the right to make the revised or changed policy effective for information we already have about you as well as any information we receive in the future. In addition, at any time you may request a copy of the current policy in effect.
Questions or Complaints
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at mobilematters@list.arizona.edu.