FOCUS Mobile Application Privacy Policy
FOCUS Mobile Application Privacy Statement
Last Updated: May 5, 2025
This privacy statement governs your use of a software application (“Application”) on a mobile device that was created as part of the Finding Our Center Under Stress - FOCUS study (We or Us). The Application is being studied to help manage cancer symptoms at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
We take your privacy seriously. Please review this Application Privacy Statement carefully so you understand our privacy practices as it relates to the Application. This Privacy Statement explains how We collect, use, disclose, and safeguard the information you provide to Us in the Application so you can make an informed decision when using FOCUS. If you have questions, please contact Us at FOCUS@osumc.edu or call (614) 814-1407.
By using FOCUS or otherwise providing your information to Us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Statement. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Statement, please stop using FOCUS.
Information We Collect
We collect non-personal information when you access FOCUS through the mobile application. Non-personal information includes information that cannot be used to identify you, individually, like anonymous usage data, number of clicks that you make as you navigate the mobile application. We also collect information about your values, worries, and goals as well as your sleep.
How We Use Your App-Related Information
When using FOCUS, We may ask you to provide Us with some personally identifiable information to create your user profile and to support your use of FOCUS. We describe how We use or disclose your personal information in more detail here:
Communications. If you contact us, such as by emailing FOCUS@osumc.edu, We may use personally identifiable information you provided to Us to respond to you, to provide what you requested, or to update you about changes to this Application Privacy Statement. Our project coordinator would connect your StudyID with your e-mail or phone number to respond.
Research. We use information collected for research purposes as described in the research consent and authorization form for the study. We use de-identified information (information that is not linked to you) to measure FOCUS’ impact and effectiveness for users, which may result in published reports or articles. De-identified information is used in our reports, research, and results. In order to protect your privacy, we do not include any personally identifiable information in our research reports.
How We Protect Your Personal Information
When We collect information through the Application, the information is encrypted and transmitted in a secure manner. The computers and servers We use to store this information are kept in secure environments. Only the FOCUS project coordinator and Principal Investigator of this study are granted access to your personally identifiable information.
Access and Control to Your Personal Identifiable Information
Opt-out of all information collection by uninstalling the Application. You can stop all collection of information by the Application by uninstalling the Application. You may use the standard uninstall processes as may be available as part of your mobile device or via the mobile application marketplace or network.
Miscellaneous Provisions
Devices. We may collect information from or about the computers, phones, or other devices where you install or access FOCUS, depending on the permissions you've granted. We may associate the information We collect from your different devices, which helps Us provide consistent use of FOCUS across your devices. For example, connecting information such as the name of your mobile operator or internet service provider, browser type, language and time zone, and internet protocol (IP) address.
Links (External). FOCUS may include links to sites that are not part of The Ohio State University as a convenience or for general information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of any third-party sites.
Updates to Privacy Statement
We will notify you through the Application of any significant updates to this Application Privacy Statement.