NeuroDuo™ Alpha Research Study — Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 20, 2025
Entity: NeuroDuo Research (NeuroDuo LLC)
Address: Tampa, FL 33602 • (888) 376-8376
Email: support@neuroduo.net
1. Purpose of this Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how NeuroDuo Research (“NeuroDuo,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal and research information obtained through the NeuroDuo™ Alpha Study application and website.
The Study evaluates memory recall, focus, and cognitive resilience among adults aged 65-75 over a 30-day testing period.
2. Information We Collect
We collect data necessary to operate the study platform and conduct research:
Account Information
- First and last name
- Birth year (for eligibility verification)
- Email address and password (securely hashed)
- Phone number (optional, for SMS reminders)
- Time zone and preferred daily reminder time
Study Participation Data
- Daily cognitive recall responses
- Engagement activity (streaks, points, milestones)
- Time and frequency of participation
System & Device Data
- IP address, browser type, and operating system
- Anonymous analytics to monitor app performance
We do not collect biometric, genetic, or medical records.
3. Purpose of Data Use
We use your data to:
- Register and authenticate accounts
- Send reminders, notifications, and updates
- Conduct aggregate and anonymized analysis of study results
- Improve platform usability and research quality
- Comply with applicable data protection and research standards
No automated decision-making or profiling is performed beyond the scope of study analytics.
4. Lawful Basis for Processing
Data is collected and processed under participant consent in compliance with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU/UK)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA – USA)
Participants may withdraw consent at any time.
5. Data Retention
- Study Data: Anonymized and aggregated research data are retained for up to 60 months (5 years) for longitudinal analysis and scientific publication.
- Personal Data: Personally identifiable information (PII) is retained for up to 60 days following study completion, or 30 days after voluntary withdrawal, whichever occurs first.
- All personal data are then securely deleted or irreversibly anonymized.
6. Data Storage & Security
- All data are encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256).
- Servers are located in secure data centers in the United States.
- Access is limited to authorized NeuroDuo research personnel under confidentiality agreements.
7. Data Sharing
We may share anonymized or aggregated data only with:
- Approved research institutions or partners
- Cloud infrastructure and analytics providers bound by data processing agreements
We do not sell or rent your data to any third party.
8. Participant Rights (GDPR/CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your account and associated information
- Obtain a copy of your data in portable format
- Withdraw consent and discontinue participation at any time
Requests can be submitted to support@neuroduo.net and will be processed within 30 days.
9. International Transfers
If data are transferred outside your country, we ensure equivalent protection via standard contractual clauses and secure processing standards.
10. Updates to This Policy
NeuroDuo may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” above reflects the most recent revision. Participants will be notified of material changes via email or in-app notice.