Privacy Policy
Aetherion Biosciences, Inc.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through compliance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Introduction
Aetherion Biosciences, Inc. ("Aetherion," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through compliance with this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding information collection through our website located at www.aetherionbio.com (the "Website").
This Website is an informational resource about our company, our science, and our mission to develop transformative therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Through our contact form, we collect the personal information you voluntarily provide (such as your name, email address, company, and message) for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Website.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:
- Log Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system, and platform
- Usage Information: Pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, click patterns, and other diagnostic data
- Device Information: Information about your computer or mobile device, including device type, unique device identifiers, and technical information about your device
2.2 Information You Provide Voluntarily
Through our contact form, you may voluntarily provide:
- Contact Information: Your name, email address, and company/organization
- Inquiry Details: The type of inquiry and your message
This Website does not:
- Require user registration or account creation
- Process any financial transactions
- Collect sensitive personal information
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
3.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small data files placed on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and enhance your user experience.
3.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website
- Performance Cookies: Allow us to measure and improve Website performance
3.3 Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our Website. To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. How We Use Information
We use the automatically collected information to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Website
- Understand and analyze how you use our Website
- Develop new features and functionality
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues
- Ensure the security and integrity of our Website
5. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA and UK Visitors)
If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom (UK), our legal basis for collecting and using the information described above depends on the specific information and context in which we collect it. We typically rely on our legitimate interests to collect information from you, except where such interests are overridden by your data protection interests or fundamental rights and freedoms.
6. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent any information collected through this Website. We may share automatically collected, non-personal information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party companies that provide website analytics services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. International Data Transfers
Our Website is hosted in the United States. If you access our Website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
10. Your Rights and Choices
10.1 Access and Control
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information, including:
- The right to access information we hold about you
- The right to correct inaccurate information
- The right to request deletion of your information
- The right to restrict or object to our processing
- The right to data portability
10.2 Do Not Track Signals
Our Website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals. However, you can configure your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
10.3 California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). For more information about your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If you become aware that a child has provided us with information, please contact us using the contact information below.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Aetherion Biosciences, Inc.
10835 Road to the Cure, Suite 250
San Diego, CA 92121
United States
15. Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions
15.1 European Economic Area and United Kingdom
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority if you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws.
15.2 Nevada Residents
Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of certain "covered information" collected by operators of websites or online services. We currently do not sell covered information, as "sale" is defined by Nevada law.
15.3 Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring this Privacy Policy is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need to access this Privacy Policy in an alternative format, please contact us using the information provided above.