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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · PIP Projects Inc.

    PIP Projects Inc. is a South Carolina S-Corporation. This website is operated solely to present institutional information about the company and its research programs. We collect minimal data and do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information.
  

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide through the inquiry form on this site:

Name
Email address
Organization name (optional)
Inquiry type selection
Message content

We also collect standard server log data (IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, timestamps) through Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymization enabled. We do not use cookies beyond what Google Analytics requires for session measurement.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information submitted through the inquiry form is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use it for marketing, do not add you to mailing lists, and do not share it with third parties except as required to process your inquiry (e.g., Formspree, our form processing service).

Analytics data is used in aggregate to understand site traffic patterns and improve site structure. No individual-level profiling is conducted.

3. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics 4: Session and traffic measurement with IP anonymization. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Formspree: Secure form processing. Governed by Formspree's Privacy Policy at formspree.io/legal/privacy-policy.
Google Fonts: Font delivery. May log IP address per Google's standard practices.
ipapi.co: Used for country-level geolocation to restrict site access to U.S.-based visitors. No personal data is stored by PIP Projects from this service.
LinkedIn: External link to a public LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn's own privacy policy applies upon navigation to their platform.

4. Geo-Restriction

This site uses IP-based geolocation to restrict access to visitors located in the United States. Visitors detected outside the United States are redirected to a placeholder page. This is done to comply with applicable export control and research security requirements. No geolocation data is stored by PIP Projects.

5. Data Retention

Inquiry form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to and close the inquiry. Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months per our GA4 configuration.

6. Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Federal Standards

    PIP Projects Inc. handles PII in alignment with federal privacy expectations applicable to entities managing federal research awards. Any PII shared in connection with a federal grant relationship will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 and applicable agency-specific data handling requirements.
  

PII collected through this site (name, email, organization, message content) is stored only in Formspree's secure servers and is not transmitted to, stored on, or processed by any federal system of records. Contractor and subcontractor personnel who access PII in connection with any federal award are required to complete mandatory privacy training consistent with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 24.3.

7. Communications Security Disclosure

Communications submitted through the inquiry form on this site are transmitted via Formspree's encrypted HTTPS connection. However, email communications to darby@pipprojects.com are not guaranteed to be secure from monitoring or interception. Do not submit classified, controlled unclassified information (CUI), export-controlled data, or sensitive research details through this web form or via unencrypted email. By submitting an inquiry, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of electronic communication.

8. Federal Records Disclaimer

This website is not a federal system of records. No federal agency data, grant records, or controlled research information is stored on or transmitted through this site.

9. Your Rights

You may request deletion of any personal data you have submitted to PIP Projects by emailing darby@pipprojects.com. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our practices change. Material changes will be reflected in the effective date above. Continued use of this site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

Questions regarding this privacy policy may be directed to:
Dr. Darby Bailey McDonough, Ph.D.
PIP Projects Inc.
South Carolina, USA
darby@pipprojects.com