Data Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for the Taping Data app

1. Information We Collect
If you authorize our app to connect with your Whoop/Oura/Apple/Fitbit account, we collect health and fitness data, such as activity levels, sleep metrics, and heart rate information, as provided by the API. This data is used exclusively for the purposes of the Big Taping Truth Trial.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide and maintain the functionality of the app.
Conduct the Big Taping Truth Trial and analyze research data.
Comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud.

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent: If you explicitly agree to share your information.
Research Purposes: Aggregated and anonymized data may be shared for research publications and presentations related to the Big Taping Truth Trial.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose information as required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Your Rights
You have the right to withdraw consent for data collection and delete your account. Note that withdrawing consent may exclude you from continuing in the Big Taping Truth Trial. To exercise these rights, please contact us at mouthtaping@cosimoresearch.com.

5. Data Security
We make reasonable efforts to protect your data from unauthorized access or use. If we detect a data breach involving your information, we will notify you and any applicable regulatory bodies as required by law.

6. Third-Party Integrations
Our app integrates with the Whoop API to provide fitness data and insights. By using our app, you acknowledge and agree to Whoop's API Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. For more information, visit https://www.whoop.com/us/en/full-privacy-policy/.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted within the app. Your continued use of the app after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at mouthtaping@cosimoresearch.com.

GDPR, Cookies, and Tracking Technologies (EEA Visitors)

1. GDPR, Cookies, and Tracking Technologies (EEA Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, the processing of personal data through cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website is governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and user experience purposes, including session replay and heatmaps. These technologies are provided by third-party services such as Microsoft Clarity (provided by Microsoft) and Google Analytics 4 (provided by Google).

2. Legal Basis
The processing of personal data for analytics, behavioral analysis, and session recording purposes is based on your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. These tracking technologies are only activated after you have provided your consent through our cookie consent mechanism.

3. Consent Management
You may choose whether to accept or reject analytics and behavioral tracking cookies when you first visit our website. You may also withdraw or modify your consent at any time by accessing the “Cookie Settings” or “Privacy Settings” link available on our website.

4. International Data Transfers
The use of Microsoft Clarity and Google Analytics may involve the transfer of personal data to countries outside the European Union, including the United States. Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, to protect your personal data.

5. Data Retention
Analytics and usage data collected through these tools is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described above and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

6. Your Rights
If you are an EEA or UK resident, you have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data, to restrict or object to processing, and to withdraw your consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection supervisory authority.