Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

MEKanistic Therapeutics ("MEKanistic," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.mekanistic.com (the "Site") and interact with our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact Us: Name, email address, phone number, company affiliation, and message content when you submit inquiries through our contact form
• Sign Up for Updates: Email address and name when you subscribe to newsletters or clinical trial updates
• Express Interest in Clinical Trials: Name, email, phone number, age, cancer type, prior treatment history, and other health-related information
• Partner with Us: Professional information including institutional affiliation, research interests, credentials, and contact details

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referral sources, and navigation paths
• Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site performance (see Section 6 for more details)

2.3 Health-Related Information

If you express interest in our clinical trials, you may voluntarily provide health-related information such as cancer type, stage, genetic mutations (e.g., PIK3CA mutations), prior treatments, and medical history. This information is considered sensitive personal data and is handled with the highest level of security and confidentiality.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Communication: To respond to your inquiries, provide information about MEKanistic and our investigational therapies, and send you updates about our clinical trials and company news (with your consent)
• Clinical Trial Recruitment: To assess eligibility for clinical trials, connect you with clinical trial sites, and provide information about trial participation
• Website Improvement: To analyze how visitors use our Site, identify technical issues, and improve Site functionality and user experience
• Research and Development: To understand patient needs, disease burden, and treatment landscape (in aggregate, de-identified form)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, including FDA requirements and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats
• Business Operations: To evaluate partnership opportunities, conduct due diligence, and support business development activities

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email delivery and marketing communications
• Analytics and data analysis
• Customer relationship management (CRM)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

4.2 Clinical Trial Sites and Contract Research Organizations (CROs)

If you express interest in participating in a clinical trial, we may share your contact information and relevant health information with:

• Qualified clinical trial sites and principal investigators
• Contract Research Organizations (CROs) managing trial recruitment and operations
• Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Ethics Committees as required by regulation

All clinical trial partners are bound by strict confidentiality obligations, HIPAA regulations (where applicable), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

4.3 Business Partners

We may share information with strategic partners, collaborators, and potential investors for business development purposes, with your consent or as necessary for legitimate business operations.

4.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes, including:

• Subpoenas, court orders, or other legal requests
• Regulatory inquiries from the FDA, EMA, or other health authorities
• Protection of our rights, property, or safety, or that of others
• Investigation of fraud, security breaches, or illegal activities

4.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, financing, sale of assets, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred to the successor entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Our security practices include:

• Encryption: All data transmitted to and from our Site is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols
• Access Controls: Personal information is accessible only to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis
• Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with regular backups and monitoring
• Vendor Security: All third-party service providers are required to maintain appropriate security standards
• Regular Audits: We conduct periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about Site usage.

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for Site functionality and navigation
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting anonymous usage data
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into Site traffic, user behavior, and performance metrics

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Please note that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our Site.

To learn more about cookies and how to manage them, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 General Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal and regulatory obligations
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time (clinical trial communications may continue if you've expressed interest)
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information
• Objection: Object to our processing of your information based on legitimate interests

7.2 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Right to delete personal information held by us
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

7.3 European Union and UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

7.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13 below. We will respond to your request within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

8. International Data Transfers

MEKanistic is based in the United States (Minneapolis, Minnesota). If you are accessing our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Contact Inquiries: Retained for up to 3 years after your last interaction with us
• Marketing Communications: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Clinical Trial Interest: Retained for up to 7 years to comply with FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards
• Website Analytics: Aggregated, de-identified usage data may be retained indefinitely

Upon expiration of the retention period, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Scientific publications (e.g., Nature Cancer journal articles)
• Partner organizations and institutions
• Social media platforms (LinkedIn, Twitter)
• Clinical trial registries (ClinicalTrials.gov)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a notice on our homepage for material changes
• Notify you by email (if you have provided your email address) for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us