Security and Privacy by Design

Research-grade practices for pseudonymous, encrypted sessions.

What We Collect

  • De-identified session transcripts
  • Scenario metadata and timing
  • PMTO-based scores and feedback

What We Do Not Collect

  • Direct identifiers in BRAT chat transcripts
  • Plaintext participant emails in BRAT invite records
  • Participant contact details in BRAT exports

Data Handling Policy

  • Encrypted at rest and in transit
  • Access logged for research compliance
  • Data deletion available by study ID
  • Retention policy aligned to IRB requirements

Important: BRAT is educational support, not a substitute for therapy or crisis intervention.