Privacy Policy Statement
Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This study adheres to strict confidentiality and data protection standards. Below are key points regarding how your data will be handled:
- Data Storage and Security: Questionnaire data will be securely stored in a cloud-based system designed for the storage of non-health information. No health-related information will be gathered or stored.
- De-identification and Anonymization: All personal information provided will be de-identified and anonymized. This means that your responses will be assigned a unique code number, which will not be linked to your name or any other personally identifiable information.
- Encryption and Access: The list that connects your name with the assigned code number will be kept in an encrypted, password-protected file. Only the research team will have access to this file. This list will be destroyed once the study is completed and the data have been fully analyzed.
- Nature of Collected Data: The data collected through the questionnaire will include your reports of positive or negative affect. This data does not include sensitive or protected health information.
- Use of Data: The information you provide will only be used for the purposes of this research study. Your data will not be shared or used for future research studies.
By participating in this study, you are consenting to the use of your data in the manner described above. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or data security, please feel free to contact the research team.