HuddleMed (“HuddleMed,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates a professional networking and discussion platform for healthcare professionals (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described here.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Account information. When you register, we collect your name, email address, and authentication details through our identity provider.
- Professional profile. Your role, specialty, credentials, workplace, location, and any biographical details you choose to share.
- Content you post. Questions, replies, comments, and any other material you submit to forums or discussions.
Information collected automatically
- Usage data. Pages viewed, features used, and actions taken, collected through privacy-conscious product analytics.
- Device and log data. IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and timestamps.
- Cookies and similar technologies. Used to keep you signed in and to understand how the Service is used.
2. How We Use Information
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service.
- To authenticate users and secure accounts.
- To display your profile and content to other members.
- To communicate with you about updates, security, and support.
- To detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, and technical issues.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Professional Content and Public Visibility
HuddleMed is a professional community. Content you post to public forums, along with your display name and professional profile, may be visible to other members and, where a discussion is publicly indexable, to the broader internet. Do not post protected health information (PHI) or any details that could identify a patient. You are responsible for ensuring that anything you share complies with your professional and legal obligations.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information:
- With service providers who help us operate the Service (for example, hosting, authentication, and analytics providers), under contractual confidentiality obligations.
- With other members, to the extent you make your profile or content visible.
- For legal reasons, when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, and security of HuddleMed, our users, or the public.
- In a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
5. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. We may retain certain information after account closure where required for legal, security, or legitimate business purposes.
6. Your Rights and Choices
- You can review and update your profile information at any time.
- You can request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
- Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR or applicable provincial privacy legislation.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@huddlemed.com.
7. Security
We use administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. International Users
Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. Where required, we take steps to ensure that transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Service is intended for healthcare professionals and is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Material changes will be communicated through the Service.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@huddlemed.com.