Privacy Policy
Last Updated October 11, 2023
Athira Pharma, Inc. (“Athira,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values the privacy of individuals who use our websites (collectively, our “Sites”). This privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) explains how we collect, use, and share information from or about visitors to our Sites (“you” or “your”). By using our Sites, you agree to the information collection, use, disclosure, and procedures described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect a variety of personal and other information from or about you or your devices from various sources, as more fully described below.
A. Information You Provide to Us
Communications. If you contact us directly to request information, we may receive personal information about you. For example, when you contact us, we could receive your name, email address, phone number, the contents of a message or attachments that you may send to us, and other information you choose to provide us.
Job Applications. If you decide to apply for a job with us, you may submit your contact information and your resume. We will collect the information you choose to provide on your resume, such as your education and employment experience.
Sign-Ups. If you sign up for notifications or other updates from us, we may ask you for your name, email address, and other contact information.
Interest in our Clinical Trials. If you are interested in participating in or learning more about participating in one of our clinical trials, you may submit certain information to us through our Sites or those of our third-party recruitment partners, such as your name, email address, phone number, primary physical address, and certain information about your medical history. This information will be used to assess whether you might be eligible for one of our studies, and we may share the information with our third-party recruitment partners and clinical trial sites so they can reach out to you with more information.
B. Information We Collect When You Use Our Sites
Location Information. When you use our Sites, we may infer your general location information, for example by using your internet protocol (IP) address.
Device Information. We receive information about the devices and software you use to access our Sites, including IP address, web browser type, operating system version, phone carrier and manufacturer, application installations, and device identifiers.
Usage Information. To help us understand how you use our Sites and to help us improve them, we receive information about your interactions with our Sites, like the pages or other content you view and the dates and times of your visits.
Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies. We and our third-party partners may collect personal information using cookies, pixel tags, or similar technologies. Our third-party partners, such as analytics and advertising partners, may use these technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different services. Cookies are small text files containing a string of alphanumeric characters. We may use both session cookies and persistent cookies. A session cookie disappears after you close your browser. A persistent cookie remains after you close your browser and may be used by your browser on subsequent visits to our Sites. Please review your web browser’s “Help” file to learn the proper way to modify your cookie settings. Please note that if you delete or choose not to accept cookies from the Sites, you may not be able to utilize the features of the Site to their fullest potential.
Social Media Platforms. Our Sites may contain social media buttons such as LinkedIn or X (formerly known as Twitter) (that might include widgets such as the “share this” button or other interactive programs). These features may collect your IP address and which pages you are visiting on our Sites and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these platforms are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it.
C. Information We Receive from Third Parties
Background Checks. We work with third-party partners to perform background checks on job applicants, and receive publicly available information such as criminal history and education verification.
Other Third-Parties. We may receive information about you from other sources, including from third-party service providers and other organizations. We may combine this information with other information we have about you.
2. How We Use the Information We Collect
We may use the information we collect:
- To provide, maintain, improve, and enhance our Sites;
- To evaluate and process your job application, if you choose to apply for a job with us;
- For marketing and advertising purposes, such as developing and providing promotional and advertising materials that may be relevant, valuable or otherwise of interest to you, as permitted by applicable law;
- To communicate with you, provide you with updates and other information relating to our Sites, provide information that you request, respond to comments and questions, and otherwise provide you with support;
- To find and prevent fraud, and respond to trust and safety issues that may arise;
- For compliance purposes, including enforcing our legal rights, or as may be required by applicable law or requested by any judicial process or governmental agency; and
- For other purposes for which we provide notice at the time such personal information is collected.
3. How We Share the Information We Collect
Service Providers. We may share your information with service providers retained in connection with the provision of our Sites.
Business and Research Partners. We may share your information with business and research partners to provide you with a product or service you have requested. We may also share your information to business partners with whom we jointly offer products or services. For example, we may direct you to a research partner, such as for information regarding our ongoing clinical trials.
Analytics Partners. We use analytics services such as Google Analytics to collect and process certain analytics data. These services may also collect information about your use of other websites, apps, and online resources. You can learn more about Google’s practices at https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
As Required By Law and Similar Disclosures. We may access, preserve, and disclose your information if we believe doing so is required or appropriate to: (a) comply with law enforcement requests and legal process, such as a court order or subpoena; (b) respond to your requests; or (c) protect your, our, or others’ rights, property, or safety.
Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfers. We may transfer or disclose your information to service providers, advisors, potential transactional partners, or other third parties in connection with the consideration, negotiation, or completion of a corporate transaction in which we are acquired by or merged with another company or we sell, liquidate, or transfer all or a portion of our assets.
Consent. We may also disclose your information with your permission.
4. Third Parties
Our Sites may contain links to other websites, products, or services that we do not own or operate. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of these third parties. Please be aware that this Privacy Policy does not apply to your activities on these third-party services or any information you disclose to these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information to them.
5. Security
We make reasonable efforts to protect your information by using physical and electronic safeguards designed to improve the security of the information we maintain. However, as no electronic transmission or storage of information can be entirely secure, we can make no guarantees as to the security or privacy of your information.
6. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect, maintain, or use information from children under 13 years of age, and no part of our Sites is directed to children. If you learn that a child has provided us with information in violation of this Privacy Policy, then you may alert us at info@athira.com.
7. International Visitors
Our Sites are hosted in the United States and intended for visitors located within the United States. If you choose to use the Sites from the European Union or other regions of the world with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from U.S. law, then please note that you are transferring your information outside of those regions to the United States for storage and processing. Also, we may transfer your data from the U.S. to other countries or regions in connection with storage and processing of data, fulfilling your requests, and operating the Sites. By providing any information, including personal information, on or through the Sites, you consent to such transfer, storage, and processing.
8. Update Your Information or Pose a Question
If you have questions about your information, please contact us at info@athira.com.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We will post any adjustments to the Privacy Policy on this page, and the revised version will be effective when it is posted.
10. Contact Information
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please email us at info@athira.com or write to us at:
Athira Pharma, Inc.
18706 North Creek Parkway, Suite 104
Bothell, WA 98011
Attn: Legal