1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Username — Your chosen display name for the community
- Email address — Used for account verification, password recovery, and important notifications
- Password — Stored in encrypted (hashed) form; we never store plain-text passwords
Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you use our platform:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the platform
- Device information and operating system
- Referring website or link
User-Generated Content
Any posts, comments, images, or other content you submit to the forums is stored on our servers and is publicly visible to other users unless otherwise specified.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our forum platform
- Create and manage your user account
- Send important service-related notifications
- Moderate content and enforce community guidelines
- Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
3. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data only in the following circumstances:
- With your consent — When you explicitly agree to data sharing
- Legal requirements — If required by law, court order, or government request
- Service providers — Trusted third-party services that help us operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality agreements
- Safety — To protect the rights, safety, or property of our users or the public
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Passwords are hashed using bcrypt encryption
- Sessions are managed securely with server-side storage
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls limiting employee access to personal data
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies
We use session cookies to keep you logged in and maintain your preferences. These cookies are essential for the functioning of the platform and do not track you across other websites.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate personal information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent for optional data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the platform. Continued use of MEDInCAL.com after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@medincal.com
- Contact form: medincal.com/contact