Last updated: March 26, 2025
Overview
GetPaidClinicalTrials.net ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our mobile application. Please read this policy carefully.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Profile information: If you create a profile, we collect your email address, age, gender, ZIP code, and health conditions you choose to share. This information is stored locally on your device and used only to personalize your trial search results.
- Email address: If you opt in to notifications, we collect your email address to send you alerts about new matching clinical trials.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behavior patterns, including pages visited, time spent on pages, and general geographic location (city/country level only). This data is anonymized and aggregated.
- Device information: We may collect information about your device type, operating system, and browser for the purpose of improving app compatibility.
- Search queries: Condition searches and ZIP codes you enter may be logged to improve our search functionality. We do not link this data to your identity.
How We Use Your Information
- To display relevant clinical trials based on your location and health profile
- To send email notifications about new trials matching your profile (only if you opt in)
- To improve and optimize our website and app experience
- To understand how visitors use our service through aggregated analytics
- To comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Trial data is fetched from the U.S. National Library of Medicine's public API. Your searches may be subject to their privacy policy.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to analyze website traffic. Google may collect your IP address and usage data. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- PubMed / NCBI: Our Articles tab fetches research articles from the National Center for Biotechnology Information's public API.
Data Storage
Profile information you enter (age, gender, conditions, ZIP code) is stored locally on your device using AsyncStorage and is never transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly opt in to email notifications. We do not maintain a database of user health information.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies only through Google Analytics for the purpose of analyzing site traffic. These are analytical cookies and do not collect personally identifiable information. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can delete it.
Your Rights
- Access: You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
- Opt-out: You can unsubscribe from email notifications at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
- Local data: You can clear all locally stored profile data by clearing your app's storage or uninstalling the app.
Important Disclaimer
GetPaidClinicalTrials.net is an independent search platform and is not affiliated with ClinicalTrials.gov, the National Institutes of Health, or any clinical research organization. We do not conduct clinical trials, collect medical information on behalf of any trial, or provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before enrolling in any clinical trial.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: privacy@getpaidclinicaltrials.net