Privacy Policy
At Histology.app, we are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your data. This policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, processing, storage, and your rights.
RESEARCH USE ONLY - NOT FOR DIAGNOSTIC USE
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Data Protection
Your data is protected with enterprise-grade security measures, encryption, and strict access controls.
Introduction
RESEARCH USE ONLY
THIS PLATFORM IS FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY AND IS NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA, EMA, OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY AS A MEDICAL DEVICE. IT IS NOT INTENDED FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, OR CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING.
Welcome to Histology.app ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our digital pathology platform and related services.
Our platform provides secure storage, digitalization, worldwide access, and AI-powered analysis of pathological and histological slides, including specialized analysis for KI-67 markers in breast cancer and various markers in prostate cancer. This platform is intended for research use only and as an assistance tool for qualified healthcare professionals. The platform is NOT approved by the FDA, European Medicines Agency (EMA), or any other regulatory authority as a medical device and is NOT intended for use in medical diagnosis, treatment decisions, or clinical care.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- •Identity Information: Name, professional credentials, institutional affiliations, and professional license numbers
- •Contact Information: Email address, telephone number, postal address, and institutional contact details
- •Account Information: Username, password, account settings, and user preferences
Research Data
Our platform processes data for research purposes, which may include but is not limited to:
- •Pathological and Histological Slides: Digital images of tissue samples and associated metadata for research purposes
- •De-identified Research Information: Age, gender, and other demographic information that has been appropriately de-identified according to applicable regulations
- •Analysis Results: AI-generated research analysis, annotations, measurements, and information for research purposes only
Important: You are responsible for ensuring that all data uploaded to our platform has been properly de-identified and that you have obtained all necessary consents and authorizations for the processing of such data for research purposes in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
How We Use Your Information
RESEARCH USE ONLY
ALL DATA PROCESSING IS FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT DECISIONS, OR CLINICAL CARE.
We use the information we collect for various research and operational purposes, including:
Providing Our Research Platform
Operating and maintaining our platform, processing your requests, and delivering the features you access, including secure storage, digitalization, and worldwide access to pathological slides for research purposes.
AI Research Analysis
Performing AI-powered analysis of pathological and histological slides for research purposes only, including experimental analysis for KI-67 markers in breast cancer and markers in prostate cancer.
Improving Our Research Platform
Analyzing usage patterns, troubleshooting issues, enhancing the functionality and user experience, and developing new research features and capabilities.
Security
Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues, security breaches, fraudulent activities, and unauthorized access to our platform.
Data Storage and Security
Important: While we implement robust security measures, our platform is designed for storing research data only. It is not intended or approved for storing clinical or diagnostic data used in patient care. All data stored on our platform should be for research purposes only.
We implement robust security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:
- •Encryption of data at rest and in transit using industry-standard protocols
- •Strict access controls and authentication mechanisms to limit access to authorized personnel
- •Regular security assessments and penetration testing
- •Security incident response plan to address and mitigate data breaches
Note: While we take extensive measures to protect your data, no security system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. In the event of a data breach, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
AI Analysis for Research
RESEARCH USE ONLY
OUR AI ANALYSIS TOOLS ARE FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY AND ARE NOT APPROVED BY THE FDA, EMA, OR ANY OTHER REGULATORY AUTHORITY AS MEDICAL DEVICES. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, OR CLINICAL DECISION-MAKING.
Our platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies to analyze pathological and histological slides for research purposes only. This section provides information about how we use AI for research data processing.
AI Research Processing Activities
Our AI systems perform the following types of research processing:
- •Image Analysis for Research: Experimental detection and classification of cellular structures, tissues, and pathological features for research purposes only
- •Biomarker Research: Experimental measurement and quantification of biomarkers, including KI-67 in breast cancer and specific markers in prostate cancer for research purposes only
- •Pattern Recognition Research: Experimental identification of patterns and correlations in histological data that may be relevant for research
Human Oversight
While our AI systems provide analytical capabilities for research, we maintain appropriate human oversight of AI processing:
- •All AI analysis results are experimental and intended for research purposes only, not for medical diagnosis or clinical decisions
- •Healthcare professionals must not rely on these research outputs for medical diagnosis or treatment decisions
- •Our systems are designed to provide transparency in how research results are generated and what factors influenced the analysis
Note: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for AI development purposes. Please contact our Data Protection Officer if you wish to exercise this right.
Your Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and check how we are processing it.
Right to Rectification
You can request correction of incomplete or inaccurate personal information we hold about you.
Right to Erasure
You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances, subject to legal retention requirements.
Right to Data Portability
You can request to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically within 30 days).
Data Protection Compliance
We are committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding data privacy and security. Our platform and practices are designed to meet the requirements of various data protection frameworks, including but not limited to:
GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and equivalent national legislation.
HIPAA Compliance for Research
For users in the United States who are covered entities or business associates under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), we offer HIPAA-compliant services for research purposes and will enter into a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) upon request.
Research Use Disclaimer
Our platform and its AI analysis features are for research use only. We want to be clear about the following:
- •Our platform is NOT approved by the FDA, EMA, or any other regulatory authority as a medical device.
- •Our platform is NOT intended for use in medical diagnosis, treatment decisions, or clinical care.
- •Our platform is intended for research purposes and workflow assistance only.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, and other factors. When we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy and take other appropriate steps to notify you.
For material changes that significantly affect your rights or how we use your personal information, we will provide advance notice through prominent notice on our platform or email notifications to registered users.
Your continued use of our services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer:
Data Protection Officer
Email: privacy@histology.app
Postal Address: 123 Innovation Drive, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Response Time: We will respond to all legitimate requests within one month. In some cases, particularly for complex or numerous requests, we may extend this period by up to two additional months, in which case we will notify you of the extension and the reasons for it.
Have Questions About Your Privacy?
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact our Data Protection Officer.