Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how the Visuomotor Neuroscience Lab at York University collects, uses, and shares information about you and explains your rights in relation to that information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Contact information (name, email address, phone number) when you contact us or participate in our research
  • Research data collected during experiments (with your explicit consent)
  • Website usage information through cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To conduct and publish scientific research
  • To communicate with you about our research, events, and opportunities
  • To improve our website and services
  • To comply with legal obligations

Research Participation

If you participate in our research studies, you will receive detailed information about how your data will be used and stored, and you will be asked to provide informed consent. All research activities are conducted in accordance with York University's Research Ethics Board guidelines.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or damage. Research data is anonymized whenever possible.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • With research collaborators (in anonymized form)
  • In academic publications (in aggregated, anonymized form)
  • When required by law or to protect our rights

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information
  • The right to request deletion of your information
  • The right to withdraw consent for research participation

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at jdc@yorku.ca.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will be posted on our website.

Last updated: March 2025