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About The Test
Analyzed in a U.S. laboratory certified by CLIA standards, Anteros tests extract microbial DNA from vaginal and/or penile swab samples using more advanced DNA sequencing technology in comparison to cultures or PCR. This report provides a comprehensive overview of the vaginal and/or penile microbiome, detailing the relative abundance of bacteria and fungi. These insights can guide interventions based on identified pathogens and reported symptoms.
Results & Interpretation
The detection of specific bacteria by this test does not indicate a disease diagnosis. This test is intended for research use only and is not a diagnostic tool. Some identified bacteria may not be pathogenic. The Anteros Genital Microbiome Test should be used in conjunction with other clinical criteria and laboratory tests for informed patient management decisions.
Privacy Policies
Anteros Bio Privacy Policy
EFFECTIVE DATE: [insert date of publishing]
We at Anteros Bio respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to help you
understand how Anteros processes the Personal Information we collect and maintain
about you when you purchase or use our services or otherwise interact with us.
Anteros is not a “covered entity” or “business associate” under the Health Insurance
Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), and this Privacy Policy does not constitute
a HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
I. WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect and process information that can be used to identify you (“Personal
Information”). The types of Personal Information we collect depends on how you interact
with us and may include the following:
Identifiers. We may collect your name, date of birth, password, shipping
address, and contact information such as email address and telephone number
that you provided to create your Anteros account or obtain the services.
Health and medical information. We collect information from you through our
Health Intake Form and the samples you provide us through the Services. This
may include information about your health, such as your medical history related
to infections, menstruation, pregnancy and medication.
Demographic information. We may collect your race or ethnic origin, and
information related to your sex life or sexual orientation.
Biological samples. We collect molecular data from the swab samples you
provide to Anteros for testing and analysis.
Payment information. We collect your billing address and payment information,
such as credit card information (last 4 digits and the expiration date).
Internet or other electronic activity information. We collect information on
how you use our website (e.g., IP address, location, browser type, domains,
page views, etc.) or other online media owned by Anteros collected through log
files, cookies, etc. For more information about cookies and similar tracking
technologies, please see Section IV below.
Other information you provide. We collect information you share in response
to surveys, forms, questionnaires, emails, features on our website, and software
applications.
II. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We will use your Personal Information for the following purposes:
Provide our services to you. This includes testing and analyzing your biological
samples; generating and delivering test results and recommendations; opening
and maintaining your Anteros account; processing payments for our services;
communicating with you (e.g., informing you of policy changes, security updates
or issues, etc.); implementing your requests to Anteros customer service
facilitating and authenticating your visits to our website; and personalizing
content.
Internal business and service improvement purposes. This includes
conducting data analysis to improve existing services or develop new services;
improving and maintaining our website and online presence; assessing the
efficacy of our customer services and marketing campaigns; fixing bugs or other
website issues; improving our data analytics to help us provide more precise and
personalized recommendations; and other efforts to facilitate accessibility for you
and our other users.
Provide customer service and support. When you contact our customer
service, we may use or request additional Personal Information to verify your
identity, answer your questions, resolve disputes, and/or investigate and
troubleshoot problems or complaints. In certain instances, we may require using
one customer’s Personal Information to resolve another customer’s request.
Surveys and testimonials. We value our customers’ feedback and may use
your Personal Information to send you surveys, polls, or requests for testimonials
to improve and optimize our services and perform quality control activities. You
are in control of the information you would like to share with us.
Marketing and communications. This includes using your Personal Information
to send you marketing and promotional emails about new features, add-ons,
promotions, contests and other notifications about our Services. You can
unsubscribe from receiving these marketing and promotional communications at
any time by clicking the email footer “unsubscribe” link or sending a request to
our customer service. You may still receive other email communications
regarding your Anteros account, such as technical notices, purchase
confirmations, Anteros policies, deadlines applicable to use of kits and sample
returns, or other service-related emails.
We may aggregated or de-identified your Personal Information with Personal
Information from others for the purpose of performing activities that may help us provide
and improve our services.
III. HOW WE DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION
Anteros may disclose your Personal Information to third parties including as described
below:
Vendors and service providers. We may disclose Personal Information to
vendors and service providers that process and/or store such information on our
behalf to help us provide or improve our services. Examples include vendors that
process your payments, website hosting providers, and vendors that help us
send out electronic communications.
To your authorized representative. In the event of your incapacity or death, we
may give your account information to individuals who are legally authorized to
make decisions on your behalf, such as an executor, a personal representative,
or a beneficiary of your estate. The representative must complete an
authorization form and provide evidence and legal documentation indicating their
authority to act on your behalf.
Medical and insurance providers. We may share your Personal Information
with medical and insurance providers that help us provide our services or to
whom you’ve directed us to disclose your information. This may include our
partner laboratories and providers.
As required by law. We may disclose your Personal Information as required to
comply with law or legal requirements; pursuant to judicial or other government
subpoenas, warrants, or orders; to fulfill ethical, regulatory, or professional
obligations (such as those of the FDA); to enforce Terms of Service; to respond
to claims that Anteros has violated the rights of third parties; or to protect the
rights, property, or personal safety of Anteros, its employees, its customers
(including you), and the public.
To entities pursuant to business transitions. In the event Anteros goes
through a business transition such as a merger, acquisition by another company,
or sale of all or a portion of its assets, your Personal Information may be among
the assets transferred.
With your consent. We may disclose your Personal Information to third parties
with your explicit consent.
IV. COOKIES AND OTHER TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We may collect information about you and your device through the use of “cookies” and
similar tracking technologies (such as web beacons, tags, scripts, and device
identifiers). Such website tracking technologies allow us to learn about your use of our
website and measure website performance and functionality. For example, cookies help
us recognize when and how you use our website, allowing us to customize and improve
your experience, provide security, gather demographic information about our user base,
monitor the success of marketing programs, and make special offers to you.
Some website technologies deployed on our website may be run by third parties who
may collect Personal Information from you in connection with the services they provide.
For example, we may use Google Analytics services to collect data that allows us to
understand how you interact with our website. To learn about how Google Analytics
collects and uses information, please visit www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
If you wish to block, erase, or be warned of cookies, please refer to your browser
instructions to learn about these functions. However, if you reject cookies or your
browser or device settings disable cookies, you may not be able to use certain parts of
our website or sign in to your Anteros account and may not be able to access certain
features on the website.
Do Not Track Signals. Since there is currently no standard for these signals, we do not
respond to Do Not Track (“DNT”) signals at this time.
V. INFORMATION SECURITY AND RETENTION MEASURES
We use reasonable security measures to protect your Personal Information, and we aim
to prevent unauthorized access, minimize accidental disclosure, maintain data accuracy
and integrity, and ensure appropriate use of Personal Information. However, please
understand that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of storing data is
100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We ask that you also take steps to protect your Personal Information, including to
securely store their login IDs, passwords, and other authentication information used to
access the services. You should not share your account or authentication information
with any third parties and should inform us immediately of any prohibited use of your
account or authentication information.
We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary for the purposes for which
it was collected and to satisfy our business and legal obligations.
VI. CORRECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
If we maintain Personal Information about you that is incorrect, you can send us a note
to request a correction using the contact information listed in Section VIII.
VII. ACCOUNT CLOSURE
If you no longer wish to use the services, you may close your Anteros account by
sending our Customer Service a request using the information specified below.
Submit online: [Web Address]
Once we receive your request, we will send an email to the address linked to your
account detailing our Account Closure Policy and requesting that you confirm your
closure request. Once you confirm your request, your account will no longer be
accessible. When your request is processed, it cannot be cancelled, undone,
withdrawn, or reversed.
When closing an account, we remove or delete Personal Information associated with
that account, except Personal Information that we may need for legitimate business
purposes, such as: (i) for accounting, audit, and compliance purposes; (ii) for
compliance with legal retention requirements; (iii) to fulfill contractual obligations; or (iv)
to exercise or defend legal rights or claims.
VIII. CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or would like
more information regarding our process for updating this Privacy Policy, you can contact
us using the following options:
Contact us by email: [Web Address]
Contact us by mail: [Address]