Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Ryu Clinic ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you interact with our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

• Contact details you provide, such as name, phone number, email, city, and state.
• Consent selections and timestamps recorded when you submit our forms.
• Basic technical data such as device type, browser, and pages viewed, gathered through standard web analytics.

3. How We Use Information

• To match you with clinical research studies that you may be eligible for.
• To contact you about study opportunities, service updates, and administrative matters.
• To operate, maintain, and improve our website.
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests.

4. TCPA and SMS Consent

If you provide your phone number and opt in to text messages, you consent to receive recurring automated messages from Ryu Clinic under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). Standard message and data rates may apply, and message frequency varies. You may reply STOP at any time to opt out or HELP for assistance. Consent to receive marketing text messages is not a condition of any purchase.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share the personal information you provide with the research sites and sponsors whose studies you are being considered for, and with trusted service providers who help us operate our website (such as hosting, analytics, and communications vendors) under confidentiality obligations. We may also disclose information when required by law.

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties for their own purposes.

6. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, but we work to protect your information.

7. Your Rights

• You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
• You may opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP.
• You may unsubscribe from email communications using the link in any message.
• You may contact us to update your communication preferences at any time.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

10. Contact Us

To exercise your rights or ask questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at info@ryuclinic.com or 1995 Liberty Ave, Floor 21, Columbus, OH 43215.