Public Privacy Policy for Public Domain

(Websites, Professional Social Media Platform)

S4 Research Private Limited (“S4 Research”, “S4”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information provided to us through our website and other online interactions.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with the S4 Research website.

1. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect:

• Name and contact details;
• Company or organization name;
• Job title or professional information;
• Information provided through enquiry forms;
• Information submitted for site-network or professional enquiries;
• CV/resume and information submitted through employment applications; and
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, website usage, cookies, and similar technologies.

Please do not submit medical records, health information, clinical-trial documents, or other sensitive information through general website forms unless specifically requested through an appropriate channel.

2. How We Use Information

We may use personal information to:

• Respond to enquiries and requests;
• Communicate with sponsors, CROs, investigators, healthcare professionals, research sites, vendors, candidates, and other stakeholders;
• Evaluate business and professional opportunities;
• Process employment applications;
• Manage and maintain our website;
• Improve website functionality and user experience;
• Maintain website security;
• Meet applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, and compliance requirements; and
• Carry out other legitimate business purposes.

3. Clinical Research Information

S4 Research provides clinical research and related services.

Where personal information is processed in connection with a specific clinical trial or research activity, such processing may be governed by applicable study documentation, informed consent documentation, sponsor requirements, contracts, applicable laws, regulations, and other relevant requirements.

This website Privacy Policy does not replace any study-specific privacy notice, informed consent form, or other applicable documentation.

4. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for essential functionality, security, analytics, and improving website performance.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate consent will be obtained for non-essential cookies.

5. Sharing of Information

S4 Research does not sell personal information.

We may share personal information, where appropriate and necessary, with authorized employees, affiliates, sponsors, CROs, investigators, research sites, professional advisers, technology/service providers, regulatory authorities, governmental authorities, or other parties where permitted or required by applicable law, contract, or legitimate business requirements.

6. Data Security and Retention

S4 Research takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Personal information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable legal, regulatory, contractual, compliance, or business requirements.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including requesting access, correction, deletion, withdrawal of consent where applicable, or raising a privacy-related grievance.

Requests should be sent to:

Data Protection Team
S4 Research Private Limited

Email: data.protection@s4-research.com

We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before processing a request.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. S4 Research is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

S4 Research may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

The updated version will be published on this website with the revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

S4 Research Private Limited
1011, 10th Floor, Shilp Zaveri,
Shyamal Cross Road, Satellite,
Ahmedabad, Gujarat – 380015, India

Email: data.protection@s4-research.com
General Email: info@s4-research.com
Phone: +91-79-40390440