Privacy Policy
NJCRI.org Website Privacy Policy
New Jersey Community Research Initiative (NJCRI) is committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of visitors to njcri.org. This policy explains how NJCRI collects, uses, protects, and retains information obtained through our website, and your rights under applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where appropriate to NJCRI’s healthcare services.
Scope of Policy
This privacy policy applies solely to information collected through NJCRI’s public website, njcri.org. It does not apply to information gathered in person, through clinical or program services, or on external websites linked to njcri.org.
Protected Health Information (PHI)
If you are a patient or client of NJCRI, your health-related information is protected under HIPAA. NJCRI complies with all federal and state laws governing the privacy and security of Protected Health Information (PHI).
For more detailed information on how NJCRI collects, uses, and discloses PHI while providing healthcare services, please refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request at any NJCRI location or by contacting njcri@njcri.org.
Information We Collect Online
Through njcri.org, NJCRI may collect:
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Contact information (e.g., name, email address) via forms or email.
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Donation or payment details (e.g., credit card number, billing address).
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Anonymous site usage data via cookies and analytics tools.
NJCRI does not collect or request PHI through njcri.org unless explicitly stated and protected by secure, HIPAA-compliant protocols.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected online is used only for the stated purpose, such as:
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Responding to inquiries.
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Processing donations or payments.
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Sending informational updates (if you opt in).
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Improving website performance and accessibility.
NJCRI does not sell, lease, or trade personal or health information to third parties.
Cookies and Web Analytics
NJCRI.org uses cookies and web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to improve usability and understand user interaction in aggregate. These tools do not collect PHI.
Visitors may:
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Disable cookies through browser settings, or
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Opt out of Google Analytics using this tool.
Online Advertising Tools
NJCRI may use limited advertising tools (e.g., Facebook Pixels, Google Ads) to share NJCRI-related content with prior website visitors. These tools:
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Operate anonymously on aggregated, non-identifiable information.
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Do not access or disclose PHI.
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May be disabled by opting out through the Network Advertising Initiative.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to external websites. NJCRI is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. Visitors are encouraged to review the privacy statements of any external sites they visit.
Security of Your Information
NJCRI implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information:
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Sensitive data (e.g., credit card information) is encrypted and transmitted securely.
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Access to personal data is restricted to trained NJCRI staff with a documented business need, subject to confidentiality agreements.
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Servers storing information are located in secure environments.
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For PHI, NJCRI follows all HIPAA security standards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
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NJCRI conducts regular staff training on privacy/security and periodically reviews practices to remain audit-ready.
Data Retention
NJCRI retains personal information collected through the website only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purpose (e.g., processing a donation, responding to an inquiry) and in compliance with applicable laws and grant oversight requirements. Data no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
You may contact NJCRI at njcri@njcri.org to:
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Access personal information you have submitted through the website.
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Request corrections or updates.
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Opt out of communications.
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Report a privacy concern.
If you are a patient and wish to access, amend, or restrict your PHI, please refer to your HIPAA rights outlined in NJCRI’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
Data Retention
NJCRI retains personal information collected through the website only as long as necessary to fulfill the stated purpose (e.g., processing a donation, responding to an inquiry) and in compliance with applicable laws and grant oversight requirements. Data no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
You may contact NJCRI at njcri@njcri.org to:
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Access personal information you have submitted through the website.
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Request corrections or updates.
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Opt out of communications.
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Report a privacy concern.
If you are a patient and wish to access, amend, or restrict your PHI, please refer to your HIPAA rights outlined in NJCRI’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related questions or concerns, please contact:
njcri@njcri.org
To obtain a copy of NJCRI’s full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, visit an NJCRI clinic or request one by email.