Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 29, 2025

The MUSC Foundation for Research Development d/b/a Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization ("Zucker Institute," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through our compliance with this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit our website at www.zuckerinnovation.org ("Website") and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect several types of information from and about users of our Website, including:

• Personal Information: Information by which you may be personally identified, such as name, email address, phone number, or other identifiers you voluntarily provide via contact forms.
• Non-Personal Information: Information about your internet connection, the equipment you use to access our Website, and usage details, typically collected automatically through Google Analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us:

• To present our Website and its contents to you
• To respond to your inquiries or fulfill requests
• To analyze Website traffic and usage trends
• To comply with legal obligations or enforce our rights

3. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may disclose personal information:

• To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business
• To comply with any court order, law, or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Zucker Institute, our users, or others

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. For more information, please review our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Security

We have implemented measures designed to secure your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.

6. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third-party sites.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may contact us at any time to request access to, correct, or delete any personal information that you have provided to us.

8. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Information

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

MUSC Foundation for Research Development
d/b/a Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization
Medical University of South Carolina
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (843) 876-1900