Privacy Policy

By installing OFAS’ mobile application, you accept the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy and the processing of your personal data.

Personal data processor

Responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “OFAS”)

855 NY-301, Cold Spring, NY, 10516, USA

ZDONG@ORENTREICH.ORG

Information about personal data OFAS collects

When you register for OFAS’ application, OFAS may collect personal data from you, which may include, but may not be limited to: your email address, username, height, weight, date of birth and gender.

As you continue using the OFAS application you will have the opportunity to regularly upload personal data to your account, which may include, but not be limited to, depending on your use of the application: your calorie intake, diet intervention goal, diet routines, your body measurements and BMI.

In an ongoing effort to improve OFAS’ application, OFAS may collect additional personal data from you. In such cases, OFAS will notify you when, and what, personal data collection takes place.

OFAS’ use of your personal data

Your privacy is important to us and OFAS will only process your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and relevant personal data collection.

Data processing necessary to provide the application

As a part of OFAS’ offering of the application to you, OFAS processes your personal data (“Personal Data”) that you provide OFAS with at the time of registration, which includes:

Username

E-mail

Date of birth

Weight

Height

Device identifier, i.e. information on what device, IP-address etc. you use to register and log on to the application

As you continue to use the application, you may regularly provide OFAS with further personal data. It follows from the nature of the application that OFAS must process such further data that you upload to the application to enable the application to operate; for example, OFAS will process your weight and Sulfur Amino Acids (known as “SAA”) intake data to enable the monitoring and presentation of your personal expected level of SAA consumption. This processing is a prerequisite for allowing OFAS to be able to offer the application to you.

Data storage for future quantitative study

OFAS is also seeking permission to store your data for possible future use in OFAS’ research. OFAS will only use the stored data in a de-identified manner to explore the associations between SAA intake pattern and health status. Due to the fact that this stored data will be de-identified, nobody will be able to trace back what OFAS has stored to your identifying Personal Data. The stored data will never be sold for profit and any research which uses these sample will have been approved by an Institutional Reviewed board (IRB).

If desired by you, it is possible for us to delete, and cease the processing of, certain of the Personal Data collected from you and processed by OFAS in order to operate certain features of the application without you having to terminate your use of the entire application, i.e., not all data (submitted over time by you to OFAS either directly or through third-party services) is required for you to still be able to use the application. If you want us to cease processing certain Personal Data about you under this category, OFAS will inform about the consequences of such cessation of processing of the Personal Data, i.e., how it will affect your use of the features of the application.

Customer relationship as a legal ground

It should be noted that OFAS is permitted to send you marketing materials on the basis of your relation to OFAS as a customer of OFAS as a result of your use of the application, and further, that OFAS is not required to obtain your further consent to send such marketing materials.

Profiling

OFAS’s application is based on a profound knowledge of best practice with regard to health. OFAS cooperates with nutritionists and scientists to stay on top of the latest research and science. In addition, OFAS analyzes the usage of the application, in order to provide you, as a user, with the most relevant features of the application as they relate to your personal goals. In analyzing your usage of the application, OFAS will process certain of your data for profiling purposes. Profiling means that OFAS will process your, and other users’, personal data to analyze or predict aspects of your use of the application, behavior and, location, in reaching your expected SAA consumption level. The data processed by OFAS will be comprised of the tracking of your habits where OFAS will track actions taken by you, such as when you move between screens, press buttons, and take actions on the application. The purposes of the profiling is to monitor how engaged users are in different features of OFAS’ application, find out ways to make the application more effective (fit for purpose), and vary the features or content to better match your individual usage patterns and preferences.

The profiling of your data may also be used as the basis for marketing towards other new potential users on platforms other than the OFAS application, such as other social media platforms to promote OFAS and the products and services it offers or intends to offer. Please note that this method of collecting data in an effort to better service its existing users, as well as to obtain new users does not mean that you will receive any marketing materials, nor does it mean that any third parties will gain access to your data for any purpose other than for OFAS to reach new users. In other words, third party providers (including social media providers) will only process your data on behalf of OFAS as Processors, as defined in the Transfer of Data Section below.

OFAS’s processing of your personal data for profiling purposes as described above, does not require any consent as a legal ground to be processed. If this should not be the case, i.e. if, under relevant personal data collection, consent is required for the use as described above, you hereby give your consent to OFAS using your personal data as defined above for profiling, for the purpose of improving the application and for providing user support.

Rectification of Personal Data

You have the right to request access to, and rectification or erasure of your Personal Data processed by OFAS. If however, a request for rectification concerns data that is necessary for OFAS to offer the OFAS application, such requests will have the effect that your account will be terminated at OFAS, and OFAS will advise you of such termination..

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact OFAS at ZDONG@ORENTREICH.ORG. An application shall be made in writing and must be signed by you. Alternatively, you can rectify your personal data by deleting your account via the application .

Transfer of Data

Personal Data collected from you may be shared with third-party providers of OFAS that process Personal Data on behalf of OFAS, including, but not limited to, server hosting providers, data storage providers, companies carrying out OFAS’ system and sales performance monitoring. These prospective third-party service providers are collectively referred to as Processors.

In no event does OFAS transfer Personal Data to third parties with the right for such parties to use the data other than on behalf of OFAS.

OFAS may further disclose your Personal Data in order to comply with a legal or regulatory obligation, if it reasonably believes that this is required by law, regulation or other legislation, or in order to protect and defend OFAS, its business partners or users’ rights and interests, subject to relevant applicable personal data collection.

Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data which you have provided to OFAS, in accordance with relevant personal data collection, provided that such request does not adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.

Complaints

If you have any questions or complaints about OFAS’ processing of your personal data, please contact ZDONG@ORENTREICH.ORG.

Security of the Personal Data OFAS processes

The security and integrity of your Personal Data are important to us. In addition to complying with applicable relevant Personal Data collection, OFAS uses accepted industry standards, technologies, and procedures, such as firewalls, security software, etc., in order to protect the integrity of your personal data and to prevent any unauthorized access. However, no system can be 100% secure, and despite OFAS’ best efforts, there is always a risk that a third party may gain unauthorized access to your Personal Data. By using OFAS’ application, you assume this risk. In order to minimize such a risk, OFAS urges you to use a unique and strong password to your user account on the OFAS application, in addition to taking the necessary steps to protect such password. You should further limit third party access to your computer and browser, and log out after having used the OFAS application.

Changes to OFAS’ Privacy Policy

From time to time, it may become necessary to make changes to this Privacy Policy. Therefore, OFAS reserves the right to update and/or modify this Privacy Policy at any time by giving notice to you. Please review this Privacy Policy frequently, and especially before you register an account with OFAS. The date of the last modification is listed at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.

Contact

OFAS will communicate with you by email and notices posted on your mobile device. If you do not wish to receive notices on your mobile device, please turn off this service permitting communication in this manner. Please be aware that if you unsubscribe from OFAS’ mailing list you can still receive answers to questions you send to OFAS support, but you will no longer receive promotional emails.

OFAS welcomes your feedback regarding its application. If you have any questions or suggestions regarding OFAS’ Privacy Policy, please contact OFAS at ZDONG@ORENTREICH.ORG.

Last Updated: 11/5/2018

OFAS Terms and Conditions

Last Updated: 07/07/2020

By becoming a member of, or using, OFAS’ application, you accept and agree to these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”). Therefore, it is important that you carefully read through these Terms. If you do not consent to these Terms, you are not permitted to register with OFAS.

Using OFAS’ application

To use OFAS’ application, you must follow some simple rules. The application is only available for your private use and is not intended for commercial use. Do not misuse the application, so that either OFAS or anyone else is harmed in any way. You may only use the application as permitted by law and these Terms. By using OFAS’ application, you agree that:

All of the personal data provided by you is accurate and up to date.

You are solely responsible for all activities on your account and all the content that is uploaded and/or created under your OFAS account (“User Material”).

Your membership, including your email and password, with OFAS, is personal and may not be transferred or used by someone else. You are responsible for storing your login details in a safe manner. OFAS is not, in any way, responsible for any loss or damage caused by unauthorized access to your account or use of your login details. If you learn of or suspect any unauthorized use of your account, you must immediately inform OFAS’ Customer Service. OFAS’ Contact details are available at the bottom of this document.

OFAS’ application are not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. To use OFAS’ application, you must be at least 18 years old.

Violation of any of these Terms will lead to a direct termination of your user account and subscription.

You are not allowed to engage in any commercial activities, advertise and/or provide hints (such as links) as to where commercial activities are present through OFAS’ application.

You must not engage in any unlawful activities on the application, including, but not limited to, contributing information which in any way contains, or involves incitement to, racial hatred, defamation, harassment, child pornography or pornography.

You may not transmit, and/or distribute files that may damage OFAS or others’ computers or property (such as viruses or trojan horses).

You may not share others’ personal information, without their approval.

Health and nutritional information

You are responsible for your own health. OFAS is not a medical organization and will not provide you with any medical advice or diagnoses. The purpose of the application is solely to help OFAS’ users record what they eat, reduce intake of SAAs, and to track their health and weight progress. Information made available through the application, and by OFAS’ partners and affiliates, shall solely be used for recreational and educational purposes. Always consult with your doctor before starting a diet program or if you experience any pain or discomfort. OFAS cannot guarantee any health and/or weight results or improvements. OFAS’ application are only intended for healthy adults. Please do not use OFAS’ application if you suffer from, or might suffer from, any medical condition that may be impaired by diet. OFAS is not responsible for any personal injury or any other damages that may have been the result, direct or indirect, of any use or misuse of the application.

Intellectual Property

All rights in and to the application, including any trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrighted content (collectively “the Intellectual Property”) presented within the application are the property of OFAS and/or third parties, as indicated within the application. You agree not to use the Intellectual Property for any other purpose except for your use of the application, unless required otherwise by applicable mandatory law.

When you submit User Generated Content to OFAS, you warrant and represent that you hold the copyright, trademark and/or other intellectual property rights to your such content. You agree to grant OFAS a non-exclusive, transferable, sub-licensable, royalty-free, worldwide license to use such User Generated Content, to the extent necessary, in order to permit OFAS to operate and maintain the application.

Disclaimer and limitation of liability

You use the application at your own risk. The application is provided “AS IS,” without any warranties. OFAS does not warrant that the application and availability thereof will be uninterrupted or error-free. OFAS does not assume any responsibility for errors or omissions in the information or software or other documents. References or links to third parties' websites are provided "AS IS," without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

Miscellaneous

For the sake of clarity, OFAS does not monitor the contents of User Generated Content.

You are not entitled to assign your rights and/or obligations under these Terms to any third party without OFAS’s prior written consent. In contrast, OFAS is entitled to assign its rights and/or obligations under these Terms.

OFAS reserves the right to refuse the application to anyone for any reason at any time. Any and all material changes of these Terms shall come into effect between you and OFAS upon your acceptance of such changes thereto (e.g., by using the application after such notification has been made to you, or renewing your subscription).

By clicking “I agree”, I confirm that I have read the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers. I have had the opportunity to ask questions about it and any questions I may have, have been answered to my satisfaction. I consent voluntarily to have my data stored in the manner and for the purpose indicated above.