Longevity Evidence Foundation Privacy Policy
Last Updated: April 22, 2025
The Longevity Evidence Foundation (“LEF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), a fiscally sponsored non-profit, is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors, study participants, donors, and partners. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (https://www.longevityevidence.foundation), participate in our research studies, donate, or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or other identifiers provided when you contact us, donate, sign up for newsletters, or participate in research studies.
- Health and Biometric Data: For research participants, we may collect data such as longevity biomarkers, smartwatch data, blood test results, or other health metrics as part of our Wellness Circuit and Longevity Equity studies. This data is collected with explicit consent and in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site, collected via cookies or similar technologies.
- Donation Information: Payment details (processed securely by third-party payment processors) and donation history when you support our research.
- Other Information: Any information you voluntarily provide, such as feedback, survey responses, or inquiries.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Conduct and manage our research studies, including analyzing biometric data to validate wellness interventions.
- Process donations and issue receipts.
- Communicate with you about our research, events, newsletters, or updates.
- Improve our website, services, and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Fiscal Sponsor: Our fiscal sponsor, who manages funds and ensures compliance with non-profit regulations.
- Research Partners: De-identified or aggregated data may be shared with academic or wellness partners for research purposes.
- Service Providers: Third parties (e.g., payment processors, data storage providers, or analytics tools) who assist us, bound by confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information.
- Opt out of marketing communications.
- Withdraw consent for research participation (subject to study protocols).To exercise these rights, contact us via the general enquiry contact form at the bottom of this page. Research participants will receive additional information about data rights in study consent forms.
7. International Data Transfers
As a global research initiative, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
For questions or concerns, contact us via general enquiries below.
