Phoenix Health Research Institute (“PHRI,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects the privacy of individuals who visit our website and interact with our research initiatives. This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected, used, and protected when you access or submit information through the PHRI website.

By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

PHRI may collect limited personal information when visitors voluntarily submit information through forms on the website. This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Organization or company name
• Professional title or position
• Messages or inquiries submitted through contact forms
• Information provided through donor briefing request forms

We collect only the information necessary to respond to inquiries, coordinate communications, and support research partnership discussions.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through the website may be used for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries or contact requests
• Coordinating donor briefing conversations
• Communicating about research initiatives or partnership opportunities
• Improving the website experience and content
• Maintaining administrative records related to communications

PHRI does not sell, rent, or distribute personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Donations and Financial Information

If contributions are accepted through the website, payment processing may be handled by secure third-party payment providers.

PHRI does not store or maintain credit card information on its servers. All payment transactions are processed through encrypted, secure payment systems operated by trusted payment providers.

Users should review the privacy policies of those payment providers when submitting payment information.

4. Research Participation Information

From time to time, PHRI may conduct research studies or recruit participants through the website.

Participation in research studies is voluntary and may require additional informed consent procedures in accordance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines. Any personal information collected as part of a research study will be governed by the specific consent documentation provided to participants.

5. Cookies and Website Analytics

PHRI may use standard website analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the website. These tools may collect limited technical information such as:

• Browser type
• Device type
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring website sources

This information is used only to improve the performance and usability of the website and does not identify individual users personally.

6. Data Security

PHRI takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information submitted through the website.

While no online system can guarantee absolute security, PHRI implements appropriate safeguards designed to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse of submitted information.

Access to submitted information is limited to authorized PHRI personnel responsible for communications, research administration, or donor engagement.

7. Third-Party Links

The PHRI website may contain links to external websites operated by academic institutions, partner organizations, or research resources.

PHRI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external websites they access.

8. Children's Information

The PHRI website is intended for adults and professional audiences. PHRI does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

If PHRI becomes aware that information has been submitted by a child under 13 without appropriate parental consent, that information will be removed from our records.

9. Updates to This Policy

PHRI may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website operations, research activities, or legal requirements.

When updates are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or would like to update or remove information submitted through the website, please contact:

Phoenix Health Research Institute
Email: info@phxhri.org
Website: www.phxhri.org