Privacy Policy

Introduction

At MedTalksNow (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website medtalksnow.com (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

Important Medical and Legal Disclaimers

Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring websites, search terms used
• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, IP address
• Location Data: General geographic location (city/state level) based on IP address
• Analytics Data: Website performance metrics and user interaction patterns

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your display preferences
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
• Improve our content and user experience
• Enable social media sharing features

Cookie Categories

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Website Operation: Provide and maintain our website and ensure optimal performance
• Content Delivery: Deliver relevant health information and educational content
• Analytics and Improvement: Understand user interactions to improve content and site functionality
• Security: Detect and prevent misuse of our site

Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information includes:

• Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our website and services
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable US federal and state laws

How We Share Your Information

Limited Sharing Circumstances

We may share information only in the following situations:

Service Providers

With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in:

• Website hosting and content delivery (e.g., AWS, Cloudflare)
• Analytics and performance monitoring (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Security and fraud prevention services

Legal Requirements

When required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Investigate suspected fraud or illegal activities

Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Aggregated Data

We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot identify individual users for research or analytics.

Data Security Measures

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect data:

• Encryption: SSL/TLS for data transmission
• Secure Storage: Encrypted storage with access controls
• Network Security: Firewalls and intrusion detection
• Regular Updates: Security patches and software updates
• Access Controls and Audits: Role-based access and periodic reviews

No method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Your Privacy Rights

General Rights (All Users)

• Access: Request details of data collected about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data
• Objection: Object to legitimate interest processing

State-Specific Rights

• California Residents: Rights under CCPA/CPRA to know, delete, and opt-out of sale (we do not sell data)
• Other States: Rights under applicable state privacy laws

Third-Party Services and Links

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics: For analytics and performance data
• Content Delivery Networks: For fast content delivery
• Social Media Platforms: For sharing functionalities

Our site may link to external websites. This policy does not apply to those sites; please review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If discovered, we will delete such data promptly and notify parents where feasible.

Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary:

• Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Server Logs: 12 months
• Security Records: 2 years
• Legal Requirements: As mandated by law

After these periods, data is securely deleted.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

Accessibility Commitment

We aim to comply with ADA and WCAG 2.1 AA standards to ensure our website is accessible to all users.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or laws. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.