Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

infoMD LLC operates infomd.com ("the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit and interact with our Site. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit to us, including:

• Name and email address submitted via our newsletter signup form
• Name, email address, and message content submitted via our contact form

You are never required to provide personal information to browse our Site.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring URL (the page that led you to our Site)
• Date and time of your visit

Important: We do not collect or store any sensitive health information. Your article reading activity is not linked to your personal identity. All browsing behavior data is collected in aggregate and anonymized form.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To send newsletter emails to subscribers who have voluntarily opted in
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To analyze site traffic and usage patterns in order to improve our content and user experience (using aggregate, anonymized data only)
• To maintain the security and integrity of our Site

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We will never monetize your personal data.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. The types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. Data collected is aggregated and anonymized.
• Advertising Cookies: May be used in the future to serve relevant advertisements. Third-party advertising partners may set their own cookies.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on the Site. For complete details on our cookie practices, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following categories of third-party service providers to operate and improve the Site:

• Email service provider: For newsletter delivery and subscriber management
• Analytics provider: For website traffic analysis and usage reporting
• Hosting provider: For website hosting and content delivery

Each of these providers processes data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control the data practices of third-party services and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our Site.

6. Data Retention

• Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe. Upon unsubscription, your email address is removed from our mailing list.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for 12 months from the date of submission, then permanently deleted.
• Analytics data: Retained per our analytics provider's default retention settings.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to correction: You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to deletion: You may request that we delete your personal data.
• Right to opt out: You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email we send.

For California Residents (CCPA)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have additional rights, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. infoMD LLC does not sell personal information.

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following lawful bases: legitimate interest (for analytics and site improvement) and consent (for newsletter subscriptions and cookies where applicable). You have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@infomd.com.

8. Children's Privacy

infoMD LLC does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. Our Site is not directed at children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us at legal@infomd.com.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal information we collect and maintain. These measures are designed to provide a level of security appropriate to the risk of processing your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at legal@infomd.com.