This Privacy Policy explains how Wayturn (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects personal information submitted through our website (https://wayturn.com) and related forms and tools.
Wayturn provides advertising and participant recruitment services for research studies. We help connect individuals with research teams conducting clinical or academic studies.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when expressing interest in a research study.
This may include:
- Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
- Basic demographic information (e.g., age, location)
- Health or medical information relevant to study eligibility (if provided)
- Technical data like IP-address and the location associated with it.
Forms are typically hosted through Jotform, which is used to securely collect and store submitted information.
Some of the information you provide may be considered sensitive personal data (such as health-related information). This data is only collected and processed with your explicit consent and solely for research recruitment purposes.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only for research recruitment purposes, specifically to:
- Assess whether you may be eligible for a research study
- Contact you about studies you expressed interest in
- Send verification or authentication messages (e.g., SMS/email confirmation)
- Share your information with the relevant research team if you have completed our prescreening forms.
- Follow up regarding your participation or eligibility status
We do not use your information for advertising, profiling, or unrelated marketing. We process your personal data based on your consent, which you provide when submitting your information through our forms.
3. Sharing of Information
We only share your personal information in the following cases:
- With research teams or study sponsors you have expressed interest in, and only for the purpose of evaluating eligibility or participation
- With service providers necessary to operate our services (e.g., Jotform, messaging providers), under confidentiality obligations
- When required by law or legal process
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Consent to Contact
By submitting your information, you consent to being contacted by Wayturn via:
- Phone calls
- SMS/text messages
This contact is strictly related to research study participation.
You may opt out at any time by contacting us or replying “STOP” to SMS messages.
5. Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Using secure and encrypted systems where applicable.
- Limiting access to authorized personnel
- Using standard technical and organizational safeguards
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill recruitment purposes
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes or enforce agreements
You may request deletion of your data at any time. Data is typically retained for a limited period related to the recruitment process unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location (including under GDPR), you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@wayturn.com
8. Children
Our services are not intended for individuals under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
9. Cookies and Website Data
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies (such as Meta Pixel or similar tools) to:
- Understand how users interact with our website
- Measure the performance of our advertising campaigns
- Improve website functionality
We do not use these tools to collect or share health-related or sensitive personal data.
These technologies may collect information such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This data is used in an aggregated or non-identifiable manner.
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
11. International Data Transfers
Wayturn operates from Sweden.
Your information may be processed in countries outside your own, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
13. Contact
For questions or requests:
Wayturn
Skalla Hamnväg 3
647 35 Mariefred, Sweden
Email: info@wayturn.com