Privacy Policy

This policy describes how the 4C Research Group (“we,” “us”) treats information collected through this public website. It is intended for a general audience. If you participate in research, clinical care, or employment with our affiliated institutions, separate privacy notices may apply.

Depending on how you use the site, we may process limited technical and contact information, including:

• Usage data: such as pages viewed, approximate region (from IP), browser type, and timestamps—often collected automatically by hosting or analytics tools.
• Information you send us: for example, if you email us or use a contact form, we receive the content of your message and your email address.
• Newsletter or updates: if we offer a mailing list, we collect the address you provide so we can send communications you have requested.

We use this information to:

• Operate, secure, and improve the website;
• Respond to inquiries you send us;
• Send updates you have opted into, where applicable;
• Comply with law and protect our legitimate interests.

The site may use cookies or similar technologies to remember preferences or measure traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Some features may not work if you disable cookies.

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with service providers who host or support the site (under contractual safeguards), or when required by law.

We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes above, unless a longer period is required by law.

You may contact us to ask about the personal information we hold, to correct inaccuracies, or to withdraw consent where processing is consent-based, subject to legal exceptions.

This site is not directed at children under 13 for the collection of their personal information. If you believe we have received such information in error, please contact us so we can delete it where appropriate.

Questions about this policy: rishi.ganesan@lhsc.on.ca, or via our contact page.

We may update this policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the latest revision.