Tashikin Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 1, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Tashikin, a Tarinn Inc. Company ('Tashikin', 'we', 'us', or 'our') collects, uses, and shares information about you through our online interfaces (e.g., websites and mobile applications) owned and controlled by us, including www.tashikin.com (collectively referred to herein as the 'Site'). It also governs the data collected through the use of our diagnostic products ('Tashikin Diagnostics') and our intelligent software platform ('VetEx.ai').

2. Information We Collect

We collect 'Personal Information' which is information that identifies you as an individual, and 'Anonymized Data' which does not. This includes:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, clinic name, and address when you create an account.
  • Transactional Information: Information about the products you purchase, shipping, and billing information.
  • Clinical Data (VetEx.ai): When you use VetEx.ai, you may input clinical information, such as patient signalment, test results, medical history, and diagnoses ('Clinical Data'). We treat all Clinical Data as sensitive. Prior to any use for analysis or AI model training, this data undergoes a rigorous, irreversible anonymization process to remove all Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personal Identifiable Information (PII) related to pet owners or specific animals.
  • Usage Information: We may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your interaction with our Site and Services, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Services.
  • To process and complete transactions, and send you related information.
  • To provide customer service and support.
  • To send you technical notices, updates, and security alerts.
  • To improve and train our AI models: We use only the fully Anonymized Clinical Data in an aggregated form to train the algorithms that power VetEx.ai. This allows us to enhance diagnostic accuracy and develop new insights for the entire veterinary community. We never use your Personal Information for this purpose.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your Personal Information. We may share information as follows:

  • With third-party vendors and service providers that perform services on our behalf.
  • To comply with laws or to respond to lawful requests and legal processes.
  • To protect the rights and property of Tashikin, our agents, customers, and others.

5. Data Security

We implement and maintain reasonable administrative, physical, and technical security safeguards to help protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to access, update, or delete your Personal Information. You can manage your account information by logging into your account. If you have any questions about your choices or rights, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy.