WombWatch is a research application developed at The University of Texas to support an IRB-approved clinical study on fetal movement monitoring. This privacy policy describes the information collected by the application and how it is used.
All data is collected and used solely for the purposes of the IRB-approved research study. Specifically, your data is used to:
Your data is stored in HIPAA-compliant infrastructure, including:
Your data is not shared with third parties for marketing purposes. Access to study data is limited to authorized research personnel as described in the IRB-approved study protocol and consent form.
Data is retained according to the timeline approved by the Institutional Review Board. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time and request deletion of your data, in accordance with the study consent process.
As a study participant, you have the rights described in the IRB-approved consent form, including the right to withdraw, the right to request information about your data, and the right to contact the research team with any questions or concerns.
WombWatch handles Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Detailed HIPAA notification is provided as part of the study consent process.
WombWatch is not directed at children under 18. The application is intended for adult pregnant individuals enrolled in the IRB-approved study.
This privacy policy may be updated to reflect changes in the study protocol or applicable regulations. Updates will be communicated to study participants and reflected on this page.
For questions about this privacy policy or your data, please contact the research team:
The University of Texas at Austin
WombWatch Research Team
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