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Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
Shanahan Bio-Prosthetics Pty Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of personal information, including health and biological data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
a. Personal Identifiers
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Full name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Nationality or residency (for clinical and regulatory purposes)
b. Health and Biomedical Data
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Biological sample information (e.g., cells, tissue)
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Genetic information
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Medical history (if submitted voluntarily)
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Clinical trial eligibility data
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Consent forms for sample donation or study participation
c. Technical Information
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Device identifiers
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IP addresses
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Browser type and website activity (for website analytics and security)
3. How We Collect Information
We collect personal information:
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Directly from you via online forms, email, or in-person
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Through clinical research programs or collaborative institutions
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From third-party healthcare providers or academic partners (with consent)
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Via cookies and website tracking tools
4. Purpose of Data Collection
We use your data for the following purposes:
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To conduct biomedical research and develop bioengineered prosthetics
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To evaluate eligibility for participation in trials or research programs
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To fulfill contractual obligations to institutions or collaborators
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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To provide support, updates, or access to research findings
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To improve our products, services, and digital platforms
5. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information to:
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Regulatory agencies (e.g., TGA, NHMRC, FDA if applicable)
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Academic and clinical research partners (under ethical approval)
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Third-party laboratories or service providers (bound by confidentiality agreements)
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Legal authorities when required by law
We do not sell or rent personal or health information to any third party.
6. International Data Transfers
Where personal or health data is transferred outside of Australia (e.g., to servers or research partners overseas), we ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses or data-sharing agreements) are in place.
7. Data Storage and Security
We use your data for the following purposes:
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To conduct biomedical research and develop bioengineered prosthetics
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To evaluate eligibility for participation in trials or research programs
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To fulfill contractual obligations to institutions or collaborators
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To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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To provide support, updates, or access to research findings
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To improve our products, services, and digital platforms
8. Data Retention
Personal and health data is retained:
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For as long as necessary to fulfill the research or clinical purpose
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In accordance with regulatory or ethical guidelines (e.g., 15 years post-trial)
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Until the individual requests erasure, where permissible by law
9. Your Rights
You may:
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Request access to your data
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Withdraw consent (where applicable)
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Request erasure (subject to legal/ethical constraints)
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Lodge complaints with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) or your local data authority
10. Minors and Vulnerable Subjects
We do not collect data from individuals under 18 without explicit parental or guardian consent, in line with ethical research standards.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on our website with a revised effective date.