Privacy Policy

Inland Northwest Research ("INWR," "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, https://inwresearch.com/ (the "Site").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in several ways:

Personally Identifiable Information (PII): This is information you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, and phone number, when you use our "Contact Us" form or inquire about our services.
Protected Health Information (PHI): If you inquire about participating in a clinical trial (e.g., through our "Research Participant" contact), you may voluntarily provide sensitive health information. This information is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Our handling of PHI for research purposes is detailed in our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and the Informed Consent documents provided to all potential research participants. This website policy only covers the initial collection of your inquiry.
Derivative Data (Log Files & Cookies): Our servers may automatically collect information when you access the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and the pages you have viewed. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to help customize the Site and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected via the Site to:

Respond to your questions and inquiries.
Provide you with information about clinical trials you may be eligible for.
Contact you for an initial pre-screening assessment, with your consent.
Monitor and analyze website usage and trends to improve the Site.
Maintain the security and operation of our Site.

Information collected for clinical trial purposes (PHI) is used strictly in accordance with the study protocol, your signed Informed Consent, and HIPAA regulations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:

With Affiliated Companies: We may share your information with our research team and affiliated companies, including Selkirk Neurology, which is under common ownership with Inland Northwest Research. This sharing is done to assess your eligibility for a clinical trial or coordinate care, only after you have initiated contact for this purpose.
Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us (e.g., website hosting).
Third-Party Content: Our Site may embed content from other sites, such as YouTube. These third parties may use their own cookies and collect data about your interaction with their content.
By Law or to Protect Rights: We will disclose your information if required by law (e.g., in response to a subpoena) or if we believe it's necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of ourselves or others.

All sharing of PHI for research purposes is strictly governed by HIPAA and your Informed Consent.

4. Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide, please be aware that no security measures are perfect, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against interception.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Opt-out of Cookies: You can set your browser to remove or reject cookies.
Review or Change Your Information: You may contact us at any time to review or change the PII you have provided through our contact forms.
PHI Rights: Your rights regarding your Protected Health Information (PHI) are governed by HIPAA and will be provided to you in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

6. Third-Party Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these unaffiliated third-party sites. Please note that this site also links to Selkirk Neurology, which is an affiliated company under common ownership.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Mike Dauer, Research Director, mdauer@inwresearch.com

Phone: (509) 960-2818

Address: 610 S Sherman St STE 208, Spokane, WA 99202