This U.S. Privacy Policy Supplement (this “Policy”) describes the privacy practices of Biocon Biologics Limited and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Biocon Biologics”, “we”, “us” or “our”) in relation to personal information that we collect through our websites, applications, services and platforms, our marketing and provisions of products and services, when we offer training or other services to healthcare providers, and through our interactions with you in-person or otherwise (collectively, the “Service” or “Services”). It describes how and why we process your personal information (for example, by collecting it, using it, storing it, or disclosing it to others), and what rights you can exercise in respect of your personal information.
This policy supplements our Global Privacy Policy and applies to personal information of U.S. residents. We urge you to carefully read and review this Policy and our Global Privacy Policy before accessing or using the Services. California residents are encouraged to review the “California Notice at Collection” section below for additional information. Residents of Washington and Nevada are encouraged to review our Consumer Health Data Policy for information about how we collect, use, and disclose “consumer health data,” as defined under laws in those states.
Depending on the way you interact with us, we may provide you additional notices about our processing of your personal information addressing specific processing activities and circumstances. For example, we may provide you with separate privacy notices that will govern the collection, use and disclosure of personal information collected in connection with clinical trials and patient assistance programs.
1. Responsible Biocon Biologics Entity
The Biocon Biologics subsidiary or affiliate with which you interact is the entity responsible for the processing of personal information under this Privacy Policy (as a controller or business, where provided under applicable law). You can find a list of the relevant legal entities responsible for the processing of your personal information at this link: https://www.biocon.com/investor-relations/corporate-governance/corporate-structure/.
2. Personal Information We Collect
To learn about the personal information we collect and the sources from which we collect it, please refer to Section 2 (“Personal Information We Collect”) and Section 8 (“Job Applicants”) of our Global Privacy Policy. For more information on tools we use for automatic data collection, please read our Cookie Policy.
3. How We Use Personal Information
We use personal information as set out in Section 3 (“How We Use Personal Information”) of our Global Privacy Policy. As noted in that section, we may create or use aggregated, de-identified or other anonymized data from personal information we collect. We will not attempt to re-identify de-identified information except to ensure our de-identification methods are satisfactory.
4. How We Disclose Personal Information
We may disclose personal information as described in Section 4 (“How We Disclose Personal Information”) of our Global Privacy Policy.
5. Privacy Rights and Choices
Opt-out of marketing communications. You may opt out of marketing-related emails and other communications by following the opt-out or unsubscribe instructions in the communications you receive from us or by contacting us as provided in the “How to Contact Us” section below. You may continue to receive Services-related and other non-marketing emails.
Limit online tracking. Some internet browsers can be configured to send “Do Not Track” signals to the online services that you visit. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track”. To find out more about “Do Not Track,” please visit https://www.allaboutdnt.com.
Personal information requests. We offer you choices that affect how we handle the personal information that we control. Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia may have some or all of the below choices available to them. Depending on your location and the nature of your interactions with our Services, you may request the following in relation to personal information:
- Information about how we have collected and used personal information. We have made this information available to you without having to request it by including it in this Privacy Policy.
- Access to a copy of the personal information that we have collected about you, as well as confirmation that we process your personal information. Where applicable, we will provide the information in a portable, machine-readable, readily usable format.
- A list of third parties to whom we disclose personal information.
- Correction of personal information that is inaccurate or out of date.
- Deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions as provided by law. Please note that deletion of your personal information may impact our ability to provide you with Services.
- Additional rights, such as to withdraw your consent to our processing of your personal information where applicable.
To make a request, please contact us as provided in the “How to Contact Us” section below. We may ask for specific information from you to help us confirm your identity. Depending on where you reside, you may be entitled to empower an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. We will require authorized agents to confirm their identity and authority, in accordance with applicable laws. You are entitled to exercise the rights described above free from discrimination.
Limits on your privacy rights and choices. In some instances, your choices may be limited, such as where fulfilling your request would impair the rights of others or our ability to comply with our legal obligations and enforce our legal rights. If you are not satisfied with how we address your request, you may submit a complaint by contacting us as provided in the “How to Contact Us” section below.
Selling and targeted advertising. Residents of some US states have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information or the sharing or processing of their personal information for targeted advertising purposes, as those terms are defined under applicable state law. We do not engage in this type of selling or sharing.
6. California Notice at Collection
In addition to the information provided above, the following describes for California residents how we use and disclose your personal information when you use the Services.
| Category | Primary Purposes of Processing | Disclosed for a Business Purpose | Sold or Shared for Cross-Context Behavioral Advertising |
| Identifiers such as a real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name | When you visit or use our Services; from third-party sites and services; when you apply for a job with us | Affiliates or Subsidiaries
Business Partners Data analytics providers Internet service providers Operating systems and platforms Payment processors and financial institutions Other service providers |
n/a |
| Characteristics of protected classifications under CA or federal law | When you apply for a job with us | Affiliates or Subsidiaries
Operating systems and platforms Other service providers |
n/a |
| Sensitive personal information, such as health information or social security number | When you use our Services; when you apply for a job with us | Affiliates or Subsidiaries
Operating systems and platforms Other service providers |
n/a |
| Commercial information, including but not limited to records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained or considered | When you visit or use our Services | Service providers | n/a |
| Professional or employment-related information and non-public education information, which may include occupation, employment history, and professional references | When you apply for a job with us | Affiliates or Subsidiaries
Operating systems and platforms Other service providers |
n/a |
| Internet or other electronic network activity information, including information regarding a consumer’s interaction with a website | When you visit or use our Services | Affiliates or Subsidiaries
Business Partners Data analytics providers Internet service providers Operating systems and platforms Payment processors and financial institutions Other service providers |
n/a |
For more information about how we use and disclose your personal information, please review our Global Privacy Policy.
Where required under applicable laws, we retain personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and processed, in accordance with our retention policies, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory obligations or until you withdraw your consent (where applicable).
To determine the appropriate retention period for personal information, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure of personal information, the purposes for which we use personal information and whether we can achieve those purposes through other means, any permissions you give us with regards to your personal information, and the applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Sensitive Information Disclosure. Note that we do not use sensitive information collected from you, such as health information or social security number, for any purposes except for certain purposes related to running our business and providing our services as identified by the California Consumer Privacy Act. We do not “sell” or “share” sensitive personal information for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising.
California “Shine the Light” Law. California residents with whom we have an established business relationship may request a list of third parties with whom we have shared personal information (as defined by California’s “Shine the Light” law) for those third parties’ direct marketing purposes. To make a request, please send us an email, or write to us at the address listed below. Indicate in your letter that you are a California resident making a “Shine the Light” inquiry.
7. Changes to this Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Policy at any time. If we make material changes to this Policy, we will notify you by updating the date of this Policy and posting it on the website, or as otherwise required by law.
8. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about this Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise your rights with respect to your personal information, please contact us by email at privacy@bioconbiologics.com or write to us using the following details:
Ethics & Compliance Department
Biocon House, Tower 3, Semicon Park
Hosur Road, Electronics City Phase II
Bangalore-560100, India
