Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [Date]
1. Introduction
Novarea Group (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data across our subsidiaries, including:
- Novarea AI(AI solutions)
- Healthora & Hekma Clinical Research(health data)
- SciPath(research services)
- NovoLearn(e-learning)
- Novarea ICT, Business, Bridge(IT, consulting, partnerships).
By using our website ([website URL]) or services, you agree to this policy.
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Directly Provided Data
- Contact Information: Name, email, phone (e.g., when joining as a partner).
- Health Data(Healthora/Hekma Clinical Research only): Anonymized medical records (HIPAA-compliant).
- Research Data(SciPath): Non-identifiable academic/research inputs.
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
- Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies).
- Device Information: OS, mobile device ID (for app-based services like NovoLearn).
3. How We Use Data
Purpose |
Examples |
Legal Basis |
Service Delivery |
Member onboarding, Healthora diagnostics |
Contractual necessity |
Communications |
Responding to inquiries, newsletters |
Consent/Legitimate interest |
Compliance |
GDPR, HIPAA, tax laws |
Legal obligation |
Research (SciPath) |
Aggregated, anonymized analytics |
Public interest |
4. Data Sharing & Subsidiaries
We share data only as necessary:
- Within Novarea Group: Subsidiaries access data relevant to their services (e.g., Healthora processes health data; Novarea ICT handles IT infrastructure).
- Third Parties:
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- Partners: With explicit user consent (e.g., joint research collaborations).
- Regulators: To comply with laws (e.g., clinical trial reporting for Hekma).
- International Transfers: Data may be processed globally, safeguarded by GDPR Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
5. Data Security
- Encryption: SSL/TLS for data transfers; anonymization for health/research data.
- Access Controls: Role-based permissions (e.g., only Hekma medical staff access patient records).
- Breach Protocol: 72-hour GDPR notification policy.
6. Your Rights
Depending on jurisdiction, you may:
- Access/Deleteyour data (via [User Portal]).
- Opt-Outof marketing (via email footer).
- Withdraw Consent(e.g., Healthora data processing).
- Lodge Complaintswith your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
Note: Healthora/Hekma users may have additional HIPAA rights (e.g., request audit logs).
7. Cookies & Tracking
- Essential Cookies: Login sessions, security (no opt-out).
- Analytics: Google Analytics (opt-out via cookie banner).
- Advertising: None (we do not sell data).
8. Children’s Privacy
- NovoLearn: Collects minimal data from users aged 13+ (COPPA-compliant).
- Healthora: No services for under-18s without parental consent.
9. Policy Updates
We will notify users of material changes via email or website banners.
10. Contact Us
For requests or questions:
Novarea Group Data Protection Officer Email: [[email protected]]
HQ Address: No 7030, Woodbine Ave, Suite 500, Markham, Ontario L3R 6G2, Canada
Healthora/Hekma Clinical Resrach-specific inquiries: [[email protected]]