Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 7th, 2025

The Institute for Integrative Gastroenterology ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information you provide to us through our website, gutscience.org.

Our website is intended to inform and educate the public about gut health, microbiome science, and integrative approaches to gastroenterology. We do not provide clinical services or collect health data through this site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal information when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Submit a contact form or inquiry

  • Donate to the Institute

  • Register for events or programs

This information may include your name, email address, mailing address, and payment details (processed securely by third-party providers).

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal health information through our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Send updates about programming, research, or events

  • Process donations and issue acknowledgments

  • Improve website functionality and content

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of online transmission or storage is fully secure. We encourage you to contact us if you have concerns about your data security.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services (such as email platforms, donation processors, or analytics tools) that collect data on our behalf. These services operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We may use basic cookies or analytics tools to understand website traffic and user engagement. This information is used in aggregate and does not identify individual visitors.

6. Your Choices

You may unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by using the link provided in our emails. You may also contact us to review, update, or delete your personal information from our systems.

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Institute for Integrative Gastroenterology
110 E 55th Street, Floor 16
New York, NY 10022
Email: admin@connormd.com