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BASELINE PRIVACY POLICY

Last modified: November 30, 2021


WELCOME TO BASELINE

Thank you for your interest in Project Baseline ("Baseline") offered by Verily
Life Sciences LLC ("Verily," "we" or "us"), an Alphabet Inc. company
("Alphabet"). Verily values and is committed to protecting the privacy and
security of your information gathered in connection with Project Baseline. This
policy applies to Verily products, communications, and digital properties
(including websites, online platforms, mobile applications and connected
devices) that refer to this Privacy Policy, and where Verily may obtain and
control your Personal Information from a third party (collectively, the
“Services”).

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, Verily is a controller (i.e.,
responsible party) of your Personal Information when we administer the Services
directly. In certain situations, we also administer the Services on behalf of
customers. In those instances, Verily may act as a processor or service provider
to such customers. In those instances, you should review the privacy policy of
such third parties with whom you are dealing directly, as they will be
responsible for the handling of your Personal Information.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. We want you to understand what data
we collect from you when you use the Services, how we use such data, and whether
and with whom we share such data. Using the Services is voluntary, and by
accessing or using the Services, you: (i) acknowledge that you have read and
understood this Privacy Policy; and (ii) agree that your access to and use of
the Services are subject to the Privacy Policy and related Terms of Use
[www.projectbaseline.com/terms].

 * INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT
 * HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE INFORMATION
 * CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
 * COOKIES AND OTHER ONLINE INTERACTIONS
 * LINKED THIRD-PARTY SITES
 * SECURITY AND RETENTION
 * COMMUNICATION CHOICES
 * YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
 * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
 * INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL INFORMATION TRANSFERS
 * MODIFICATIONS TO THE PRIVACY POLICY
 * QUESTIONS


INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

This section describes the general categories of Personal Information that we
may collect for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Personal
Information generally refers to any information that can be linked to an
identified or identifiable person. The term Personal Information also covers
certain categories of "sensitive" or "special" Personal Information that often
receive additional protections and/or are subject to additional restrictions
under applicable laws.


INFORMATION WE COLLECT FROM YOU

When you use the Services, several types of information may be collected from
you, including: (1) Device Information; and (2) Personal Information.


DEVICE INFORMATION

We may automatically collect Device Information regarding use of or access to
the Services, such as:

 * The type of device you use to access the Services;
 * The date and time you access the Services;
 * The type of web browser you use to access the Services;
 * The sections within the Services that you access;
 * The Internet Protocol ("IP") address (a number that is automatically assigned
   to a computer when the Internet is used);
 * The user language;
 * The operating system;
 * The presence/absence of "flash" plug-ins;
 * The screen resolution; and
 * The connection type that you use to access the Services.

In addition, we may collect location information through the use of technology
when you use our Services, such as data associated with your IP address or other
online or device identifier. If you do not want us to collect and use this
information, you may be able to disable the location features on your device.
Check your device manufacturer settings for information on how to do so.

This information (collectively, "Device Information") does not, by itself,
personally identify users. We use this Device Information to monitor the
effectiveness of the Services, to help personalize your online experience and to
consider potential improvements to the Services. Device Information may be
collected through cookies. For more detailed information on cookies, please
refer to the "Cookies and other Online Interactions" section below.


PERSONAL INFORMATION

Access to and/or use of some Services (such as certain restricted portions of
the Baseline website and mobile App in its entirety) require disclosure of
certain Personal Information as further described below.

Verily may collect Personal Information from you directly, for example in
response to a questionnaire or when you contact us with inquiries or other
requests. Verily may also obtain Personal Information indirectly, such as from
publicly available sources (e.g., websites or publicly accessible databases),
third-party data vendors, and third-party partners and collaborators. Verily may
also collect Personal Information from you from wearables and similar devices
(e.g. Study Watch). The categories of Personal Information that Verily may
collect about you include:

 * Direct identifiers and contact information, including your name, address,
   phone number, or email address.
 * Demographic information, including age or location.
 * Name, and contact information, of our customers, third-party partners and
   collaborators, and their employees, with whom we may interact.
 * Account registration information, such as your email address and password.
 * Health-related information, such as information about a health condition.
 * Product survey response information.
 * If you provide us feedback or contact us for support, we will collect your
   name and email address, as well as any other content that you provide to us,
   in order to reply.

The following categories may also be Personal Information depending on how they
are used and linked to other information.

 * If you receive an email from us, we may use certain tools to capture data
   related to when you open our message or click on any links or banners it
   contains.
 * Website interactions, including how you interact with links you can click on,
   information that you type into online forms or information about your device
   or browser.
 * Browser type, operating system, IP address, domain name, click-activity,
   referring website, and/or a date/time stamp for visitors.
 * Information regarding your body movements, pulse rate or similar information
   derived from your use of wearables and similar devices (e.g. Study Watch).


HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR INFORMATION


HOW WE USE DEVICE INFORMATION

We use the Device Information collected through the Services for statistical and
research purposes and for improving the functionality of the Services. This
information may also be used for administrative purposes including, without
limitation, to troubleshoot and resolve problems with the Services. We may rely
on third-party partners to collect and analyze the Device Information.


HOW WE USE AND DISCLOSE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may use your Personal Information for everyday business purposes, such as
account management, contract management, website administration, corporate
governance, and reporting obligations. We may also use your Personal Information
to provide you access to the Services. We may also use Personal Information to
respond to or follow-up on your comments, inquiries and other requests. This
means that we may use your Personal Information to respond to your questions,
perform our obligations to you, notify you when we think you may be interested
in or eligible for other services (to the extent permitted and in accordance
with applicable law), or perform other actions based on your consent. Where
permitted, your Personal Information may also be used to create de-identified
data sets.


GOOGLE USER ACCOUNT USER AUTHENTICATION

In order to access certain restricted portions of the Baseline website, and to
access the Baseline mobile application, you must have and login with a Google
user account. Creation of a Google user account (if you do not already have one)
requires you to provide your name and email address to Google. Please note,
creation and maintenance of your Google user account is handled by Google, and
is subject to its separate privacy policy, and NOT this Privacy Policy. We may
receive certain information from Google related to your Google user account,
such as email address, and will treat such information in accordance with
relevant Google policies.


ONLINE CONSENT AND ENROLLMENT SURVEY

Before creating your Baseline Profile, you must review and electronically sign
the Baseline Profile consent form that describes the type of information that we
will collect when you fill out the enrollment survey and create a profile, and
how we will use that information. The online consent describes how, upon
completion of the survey, your information will be used, what information may be
requested of you in the future, and how certain of this information could be
shared with others outside of Verily. To sign the Baseline Profile consent, you
must provide your name and Google account information. Once the Baseline Profile
consent has been electronically signed, you will be asked to complete your
Baseline Profile, which involves the collection of your contact information,
such as your address and phone number, as well as information regarding your
health, such as blood pressure and medical history, your day-to-day activities,
and your demographic information. In the event of any conflict between this
Privacy Policy and the terms of the Baseline Profile consent, the Baseline
Profile consent will prevail to the extent of such conflict.


ONSITE AND VIRTUAL STUDY PARTICIPATION

If you are invited to formally join in an onsite study or participate in
study-related activities conducted at a virtual or non-traditional study site,
and choose to do so, you will be required to review and sign an  Informed
Consent Form (the "ICF") at any of the onsite study sites or virtually. The
terms of the ICF will further describe our collection and use of your
information and, in the event of any conflict between this Privacy Policy and
the terms of the ICF, the ICF will prevail to the extent of such conflict. Once
your ICF has been signed, you may use the Services to provide more detailed
health information, such as about your mood, sleep, and physical activity.
Throughout the course of the study, you may also be requested to provide
periodic health updates and to respond to certain surveys on relevant topics
based on the study protocol. If you participate in study-related activities
conducted at a virtual or non-traditional study site, you may also be requested
to report to a laboratory or other clinical site to provide biospecimens, which
will be transferred to Verily or an authorized agent.


ADDITIONAL USES AND DISCLOSURES OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

Business and Research Partners
We may partner with other companies to provide you with products or services on
a joint or "co-branded" basis. You should be aware that, in such cases, in
addition to this Privacy Policy, the relevant partner’s privacy policy may also
apply. Where required by applicable law, Verily requires explicit "opt-in"
consent for the sharing of certain sensitive Personal Information with business
and research partners.

Service Providers
Verily may share your information with certain companies engaged to perform
services on our behalf.  For example, Verily leverages certain technology and
services from Google LLC, including cloud services, security services, data
storage, website hosting and other support functions.  Service providers’ access
to data is strictly limited to the purpose of providing such services to
Verily.  They are required to perform the services based on our instructions and
are not permitted to use the data for any other purpose.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations
We may process your Personal Information to comply with laws and regulations and
legal processes. We may also use Personal Information to monitor compliance with
our policies and procedures, for fraud prevention, to detect and address illegal
activities and/or to protect Verily and its employees, users and property.

Disclosure to Subsequent Owner or Operator
We may transfer your Personal Information to a successor entity upon a merger,
consolidation or other corporate reorganization, to a purchaser of all or a
portion of our assets, or pursuant to a financing arrangement or co-promotional
agreement. To the extent permitted and in accordance with applicable law, the
Personal Information we have about you may be transferred to parties to the
transaction based on our legitimate interest in preparing for and completing the
transaction.

Legal Basis of Processing
We process your information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy,
based on the following legal grounds:

 * With Your Consent: We ask for your consent to process your Personal
   Information for specific purposes.
 * When Pursuing Legitimate Interests: We process your Personal Information for
   our legitimate interests and those of third parties while applying
   appropriate safeguards that protect your privacy.
 * To Perform a Contract With You: We will process your Personal Information
   when processing of your Personal Information is necessary for the execution
   or performance of a contract with you.
 * When we have Legal Obligations: We will process your Personal Information
   when we have a legal obligation to do so, for example, if we’re responding to
   a legal process or an enforceable government request.


CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of
13 (or the relevant age in your location). Children are not permitted to use the
Services, and we request that children under the age of 13 not submit any
Personal Information through the Services. Since information regarding children
under the age of 13 is not collected, we do not knowingly distribute Personal
Information regarding children under the age of 13. If your child has submitted
Personal Information, please contact us to request that such information be
removed. Once we are aware of information entered by a child, we will exercise
commercially reasonable efforts to remove such information from our databases
and storage areas.


COOKIES AND OTHER ONLINE INTERACTIONS

We use various technologies to collect and store information, including cookies,
pixel tags, local storage, such as browser web storage or application data
caches, databases, and server logs (collectively for purposes of this section,
"cookies"). Cookies are small bits of data cached or stored on your computer or
mobile device based on your Internet activity. We may use cookies to monitor
individual activity in aggregate to improve the Services and provide features
that are tailored to your needs. This section describes how we use cookies and
other data-collection technologies and how you can manage cookies that are not
required to operate our sites and mobile applications.

We differentiate between cookies that are essential for the technical features
of the Services and optional analytics and advertising cookies.

 * Essential Cookies: These are cookies that the Services need in order to
   function, and that enable you to move around and use the Services and
   features. Without these essential cookies, the Services will not perform as
   smoothly for you as we would like it to and we may not be able to provide the
   Services or certain services or features you request. Examples of where these
   cookies are used include: to determine when you are signed in; to determine
   when your account has been inactive; and for other troubleshooting and
   security purposes.
 * Analytics Cookies: Analytics cookies allow us to understand more about how
   many visitors we have to our Services, how many times they visit us and how
   many times a user viewed specific pages within our Services. Although
   analytics cookies allow us to gather specific information about the pages
   that you visit and whether you have visited our Services multiple times, we
   cannot use them to find out details such as your name or address. We use
   Google Analytics. For more information about Google Analytics, please refer
   to "How Google Uses Information From Sites or Apps that Use Our Services",
   which can be found at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/, or any other
   URL Google may provide from time to time.
 * Advertising Cookies: Depending on your location and in certain circumstances,
   Verily may work with third- party online or mobile network advertisers that
   use cookies to help us manage advertising and measure its effectiveness.
   These cookies enable third-party ad networks to recognize a unique cookie on
   your computer or mobile device and may be placed by us or our network
   advertising firm that works with our third-party network advertiser. The
   information that is collected and shared by cookies may be linked to the
   device identifier of the device you are using to allow us to keep track of
   all the sites and mobile applications you have visited that are associated
   with the ad network. This information may be used for the purpose of
   targeting advertisements on the Verily Services and third-party sites or
   mobile applications based on those interests.


YOUR OPTIONS

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your
browser settings to prevent this. If you disable cookies, your ability to use
some features of the Services may be limited. For mobile devices, you may be
able to manage certain cookies using your built-in mobile device settings and
controls, or the settings also within your mobile application, where applicable.
Choices are browser- and/or device-specific. If you clear your cookies from your
browser on any of your devices, your choices will need to be reset. You should
check how to do this on your device(s) and operating systems.

Some cookie providers may also offer opportunities to control your preferences.
To learn how to opt out of Google Analytics, please visit
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. To opt out of Contentsquare, please
click here. To learn how to opt out of Facebook Pixel, please visit
https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217. To learn how to opt out of
Twitter Pixel, please visit:
https://help.twitter.com/en/safety-and-security/privacy-controls-for-tailored-ads.

Verily may participate in advertising networks to display our ads on other
websites or mobile applications. Depending on where you live, you may be able to
opt out of ad networks interest-based advertising or provide your consent to the
same. To learn how to opt out of ad network interest-based advertising in the
U.S., please visit www.aboutads.info/choices and
http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.

In addition, depending on your location and applicable laws, we may give you the
option of adjusting your preferences with regard to the categories of cookies we
use. When this option is available, you can configure your personal settings on
our Cookies Banner under "Settings" or via other options that may be available
on the relevant Service. If you use a different device to access the same
Services, you may need to manage your settings for each separate device you use.


DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS

Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that visitors can set in their web
browsers. When a visitor turns on DNT, the browser sends a message to websites
requesting that they don't track the visitor. At this time, we do not respond to
these signals.


LINKED THIRD-PARTY SITES

We may provide links to other third-party websites through the Services solely
as a convenience to you. However, such linking does not mean, and should not be
interpreted to mean, that Verily endorses, is affiliated with or makes any
representations concerning such third-party websites. Verily neither reviews,
nor controls, nor is responsible for these third-party sites or any content
therein. By using such links, you will leave the Services. If you decide to
access any of the third-party sites linked to the Services, you do so entirely
at your own risk. Verily shall not be liable for any consequences arising from
use of any third-party websites to which the Services link.


SECURITY AND RETENTION

We strive to maintain the security of your information by using appropriate
measures designed to protect our systems. However, we cannot guarantee the
security of any information that is disclosed online.

How long we retain your Personal Information depends on the context in which,
and purposes for which, we collected it. We generally retain Personal
Information for as long as necessary for achieving the purposes for which it was
collected or processed, unless a different retention period is required by
applicable law.


COMMUNICATION CHOICES

Depending on your location, you may have the opportunity to receive promotional
emails or sign up for our Baseline text messaging program. In those cases, you
have the ability to make choices regarding certain communications that we send
to you.


EMAIL

We may use your email address for the purpose of sending promotional materials
to you, to the extent permitted and in accordance with applicable law. You can
stop receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in
emails that you receive. If you decide not to receive promotional emails, we may
still send you essential communications, such as information regarding your use
of the Services and your participation in clinical studies.


SMS/TEXT MESSAGE

If you opt into our Baseline text messaging program, we will not charge you a
fee for text messages, but wireless carrier charges may apply. Your wireless
carrier may collect data about your wireless device usage, and its practices are
governed by its own policies. To stop receiving text messages from the Baseline
program, text STOP to 88243. The text messages you receive may also provide you
with instructions for opting out of text messages for a specific study.
Depending on the studies that you join, message frequency may vary. To get help,
you can text HELP to 88243 at any time.


YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights with respect to your
Personal Information. For example, under local applicable laws, including the
European Union and the United Kingdom, you may have the following rights:

 * Right to rectification: You have the right to request that we correct or
   supplement any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information we process about
   you.
 * Right to erasure/deletion (i.e., right to be forgotten): You have the right
   to request that we delete your Personal Information.
 * Right of access: You have the right to know whether your Personal Information
   is being processed, and, where that is the case, to request access to,
   including a copy of, the Personal Information undergoing processing.
 * Right to data portability: In certain circumstances, you have the right to
   request that we provide the Personal Information which you provided to us in
   a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format; and you have the
   right to transmit such Personal Information to another entity.
 * Right to withdraw your consent: Where our processing is based on your
   consent, you have the right to withdraw such consent at any time. Withdrawing
   your consent will not affect the lawfulness of the processing we conducted
   prior to your withdrawal.
 * Right to restriction of processing: You have the right to request that we
   restrict the processing of your Personal Information in certain cases.
 * Right to object: In certain circumstances, you have the right to object to
   our processing of your Personal Information.

If you choose to assert any of these rights under applicable laws, we will
respond within the time period prescribed by applicable law. Please note that
many of the above rights are subject to exceptions and limitations. If we are
not able to provide the requested information or make the change you requested,
you will be provided with the reasons for such decisions. Under local law, you
may be entitled to lodge a complaint with your local data-protection authority.

If you are based outside of the U.S. and would like to exercise any individual
rights you may have, please submit your privacy requests or inquiries by
emailing us at datarightsrequest@verily.com.

Your rights and our responses will vary based on your state or country of
residency. Please note that you may be located in a jurisdiction where we are
not obligated, or are unable, to fulfill a request. In such a case, your request
may not be fulfilled.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

If the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") applies to your Personal
Information, we provide this additional information so you can understand and
exercise your rights under the CCPA.

Please note that many of these rights are subject to exceptions and limitations
and that the CCPA generally does not apply to  data that is subject to certain
federal and state laws applicable to clinical trials and other health data.

We disclose your Personal Information for the business and commercial purposes
described in this policy.

As a California resident, you have the following consumer rights:

 * Right to access your Personal Information
 * Right to deletion of your Personal Information
 * Right to prohibit the sale of your Personal Information, if applicable

We do not sell your Personal Information. We do not discriminate against
California residents who exercise any of their rights described in this Privacy
Policy. However, Verily may require use of your Personal Information to provide
access to the Services. Therefore, when you exercise your deletion right, in
particular, you may lose access to certain aspects of the Services that require
your Personal Information.


ACCESS AND DELETION

Verily provides two mechanisms that allow you to submit requests to access,
review, update and delete your Personal Information. You can submit such
requests by (1) calling our toll-free number at 833-821-6366 or (2) emailing us
at datarightsrequest@verily.com.

After you make your request, we will use the information we have about you to
verify your identity (and if applicable, your authorized agent's identity), and
to match the Personal Information we have previously collected about you, if
any, to your verified identity. Our verification process may include a request
for additional information to confirm your identity or your authorized agent's
identity (such as your name, email address and date of birth) or to obtain proof
that you have given your authorized agent permission to act on your behalf. If
our verification process is successful, we will respond to your request within
the time and in the manner required by applicable law. If we cannot validate the
identity of you and/or your authorized agent or obtain proof that you have given
your authorized agent permission to act on your behalf, we will attempt to
contact you to inform you.

If you designate an authorized agent to submit requests to exercise certain
privacy rights on your behalf, we will require verification that you provided
the authorized agent permission to make a request on your behalf. You must
provide us with a copy of the signed permission you have given to the authorized
agent to submit the request on your behalf and verify your own identity directly
with us. If you are an authorized agent submitting a request on behalf of an
individual, you must attach a copy of the following information to the request:

 1. A completed Authorized Agent Designation Form indicating that you have
    authorization to act on the individual's behalf.
 2. If you are a business, proof that you are registered with the Secretary of
    State to conduct business in California.


INTERNATIONAL PERSONAL INFORMATION TRANSFERS

The Verily databases and Services where we house Personal Information may be
located in the United States and in other countries that may have privacy laws
that differ from where you live. Data protection and privacy laws vary among
countries, with some considered to provide more protection than others.
Regardless of where your Personal Information is processed or stored, we apply
the protections described in this Privacy Policy. We also comply with certain
legal frameworks relating to the cross-border transfer of Personal Information
by implementing appropriate contractual or other measures, including but not
limited to, the European Union or United Kingdom Standard Contractual Clauses,
where required. Where permitted by applicable law, you may request a copy of
such contractual clauses by contacting us using the information set out below.


MODIFICATIONS TO THE PRIVACY POLICY

It may be necessary for us to modify this Privacy Policy. We will notify all
users by posting an amended version of the Privacy Policy on the Services. Such
modifications will become effective on the day they are posted. We encourage you
to frequently review the Privacy Policy for any modifications.


QUESTIONS

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the use of
your information, please contact prisec@verily.com.

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