Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how MedScanly collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit our website.
MedScanly ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to our website, MedScanly.com, and governs our data collection and usage practices.
By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
Important: MedScanly does not collect, store, or process any protected health information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA. We do not provide medical services or store personal health data. Any health information you choose to share with us (such as in comments or contact forms) is not protected health information and is not subject to HIPAA protections.
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
This information may include:
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing actions, including:
We do not collect sensitive health information, medical history, or specific health conditions. We strongly advise against sharing personal health information through our contact forms or comments.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functionality and security | Session or up to 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website | Up to 2 years |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | Up to 1 year |
| Advertising Cookies | Used to deliver relevant advertisements (if applicable) | Up to 1 year |
We use Google Analytics to collect information about use of our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use the information from Google Analytics only to improve our website.
Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit our site, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies. Please note that if you choose to remove or reject cookies, this could affect the availability and functionality of our website.
We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
| Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Website Operation | Legitimate Interests | Delivering content, maintaining security, preventing fraud |
| Communication | Consent or Legitimate Interests | Responding to inquiries, sending newsletters (with consent) |
| Analytics & Improvement | Legitimate Interests | Analyzing usage patterns, improving content and features |
| Legal Compliance | Legal Obligation | Complying with applicable laws and regulations |
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you health information, updates, and promotional materials. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly.
We do not provide personalized medical advice via email or any other channel. Our communications are for educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, subpoenas).
If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.
We limit data sharing to what is necessary for website operation and improvement. We do not share personal information with advertisers or data brokers.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss, unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.
Our security measures include:
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
If we become aware of a security breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and the appropriate authorities as required by applicable law.
Our website is not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are under 16, do not use or provide any information on this website.
If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us immediately.
You have the right to request copies of your personal information that we hold.
You have the right to request correction of any inaccurate personal information.
You have the right to request deletion of your personal information under certain conditions.
You have the right to request restriction of processing your personal information.
You have the right to request transfer of your data to another organization or to you.
You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
For EU/UK GDPR specific inquiries:
[email protected]