Website Privacy Policy
Maryland Behavioral Research Group (MDBH)
Last updated: October 15, 2025
Introduction
Maryland Behavioral Research Group (MDBH) values its users' privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to assure those affiliated with Maryland Behavioral Research Group of our commitment and realization of our commitment to not only meet, but exceed, existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you have not registered with us and want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If you are a registered user, we will notify you via email of any changes or updates made to this Policy.
If at any point in time Maryland Behavioral Research Group decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users at that time shall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.
Please note that this policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that Maryland Behavioral Research Group does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and conditions of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of, and share the information collected.
This Policy applies to Maryland Behavioral Research Group, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of mdbhresearch.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:
What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website.
Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection.
How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared.
What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.
The security procedures in place to protect the misuse of your information.
Collecting and Using Your Information
Personal Data
We may collect and securely store personal information that you provide to us when using our contact form or interacting with our website. Personally identifiable information (PII) may include, but is not limited to:
First and Last Name
Email Address
Phone Number
Company or Organization Name
Preferred Contact Method
Reason for Reaching Out / Message
Preferred Date and Time (optional)
We collect this information for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries or requests for information,
To provide you with updates or communication related to your inquiry,
To better understand your needs and improve our website and services,
To maintain records for administrative and compliance purposes.
We do not collect or process payment details, financial information, or employment data through our website.
Data Retention
The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary. The length of time we retain information will depend on the purpose for which it was collected and our legal or administrative obligations. Once the data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Disclosures, Security, and Rights
Disclosure of Information
Service Providers:
We may share your information with trusted third-party providers who assist us in operating our website or managing communications (such as Zoho, which securely processes form submissions). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.
Legal Requirements:
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process to comply with applicable legal obligations.
Business Transfers:
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our assets, your information may be transferred to a successor organization under the same terms outlined in this Policy.
Security of Your Information
Maryland Behavioral Research Group implements administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data. While we strive to use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal information, no online system is completely secure. We encourage you to protect your personal devices and maintain strong passwords.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Processing of Form Data via Zoho
The information you submit through our forms is securely processed and stored on Zoho’s servers. Zoho adheres to strict privacy and security standards to protect your data.
By submitting information through our forms, you acknowledge that your data will be handled in accordance with Zoho’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, in addition to this Privacy Policy.
You can review Zoho’s Privacy Policy here: https://www.zoho.com/privacy.html
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any updates will be reflected on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. If significant changes are made, we may also notify you via email or a website notice.
Non-Marketing Purposes
Maryland Behavioral Research Group may contact you for non-marketing purposes such as service updates, security notifications, or important changes to this Policy.