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Privacy Policy for Edicine.in

Last Updated: April 2, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Edicine.in ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our medical education services.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details

  • Professional credentials and educational background

  • Account login information

  • Payment information when purchasing study materials

  • Usage data and learning progress

  • Medical specialization and areas of interest

Sensitive Personal Data

As a medical education platform, we recognize that some content may involve sensitive health-related information. However, we do not collect or store your personal health records or patient data.

How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • Direct submission when you register or create an account

  • Your interactions with our educational content

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

  • Third-party services integrated with our platform

  • Voluntary surveys and feedback forms

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Providing access to medical educational content and study materials

  • Managing your account and processing payments

  • Personalizing your learning experience

  • Improving our educational content and platform

  • Communicating updates, new features, and relevant medical education information

  • Responding to your inquiries and support requests

  • Complying with legal obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on:

  • Your consent

  • Fulfillment of our contractual obligations

  • Our legitimate interests in providing and improving medical education services

  • Compliance with legal requirements

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who help us operate our platform

  • Payment processors for handling transactions

  • Educational partners for collaborative content (with your consent)

  • Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive information

  • Regular security assessments

  • Access controls and authentication procedures

  • Staff training on data protection

  • Secure data storage systems

Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When determining retention periods, we consider:

  • The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal data

  • The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure

  • The purposes for which we process the data

  • Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means

Legal requirements

Your Rights

Under India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act, you have the following rights:

  • Right to access your personal data

  • Right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Right to delete your personal data

  • Right to withdraw consent

  • Right to data portability

  • Right to object to processing

  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information about the cookies we use, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Edicine.in

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