Privacy Policy

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Introduction

Kovina Therapeutics, Inc. ("Kovina," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://kovina.com (the "Site"), contact us, or otherwise interact with us.

Kovina is a preclinical-stage biotechnology company. Our Site is an informational corporate website; we do not sell products or provide clinical or medical services through it. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information in the following ways:

Information you provide to us. When you fill out our "Get in touch" contact form, email us, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect your name, email address, and the contents of your message, along with any other information you choose to provide. If you apply for a position or correspond with us about business, investment, scientific, or partnership matters, we may collect additional information you submit, such as your phone number, employer, professional background, or resume.

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies. This may include your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring website, pages viewed, links clicked, and the dates and times of your visits. Our Site is hosted on Webflow, which may set cookies and collect usage data to operate and secure the Site and to provide us with aggregated analytics.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as health information, government identifiers, or financial account details) through the Site, and we ask that you not submit such information through our contact form.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, maintain security, and understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent; however, some parts of the Site may not function properly without them. Where required by law, we will request your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries, messages, and requests;
• Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Site;
• Communicate with you about Kovina, including news, scientific developments, partnership, and business matters where appropriate;
• Evaluate and respond to business, investment, employment, and collaboration opportunities;
• Analyze usage trends and measure the effectiveness of the Site;
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or misuse; and
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information only where we have a legal basis to do so. These bases include: your consent (for example, for non-essential cookies); our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and promoting our business, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights; performance of a contract or steps taken at your request before entering into one; and compliance with a legal obligation.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

Service providers. We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting (Webflow), analytics, email and communications, and IT support. These providers are permitted to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us.

Affiliates and advisors. We may share information with our affiliates, board members, scientific advisors, and professional advisors (such as legal, accounting, and consulting firms) in connection with our business.

Business transactions. If Kovina is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal and safety. We may disclose information where we believe it is required to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Kovina, our users, or others.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to respond to your inquiries, maintain business records, and comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete it or de-identify it.

Data Security

We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Kovina is based in the United States, and the information we collect is processed and stored in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for international transfers of personal information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond as required by applicable law and will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

EEA and UK Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or the UK, you have the right to: access the personal information we hold about you; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion of your information; restrict or object to our processing; request portability of your information; and, where processing is based on consent, withdraw that consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to: know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect, use, and disclose; request access to and deletion of your personal information; correct inaccurate personal information; and opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information and limit the use of sensitive personal information. Kovina does not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law. You may exercise these rights free of charge, and we will not discriminate against you for doing so. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf.

Other U.S. State Residents

Residents of certain other U.S. states may have similar rights to access, correct, delete, or obtain a copy of their personal information, and to opt out of certain processing. We honor these rights as required by applicable state law.

Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including those of our investors, partners, grantors, scientific publications, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

The Site is intended for a general business and professional audience and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Because there is no consistent industry standard for responding to DNT signals, our Site does not currently respond to them.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Material changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Kovina Therapeutics, Inc.
‍1210 Waterway Blvd, Suite 2000
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Email: info@kovina.com