Privacy Policy

01 Information Collection and Use

We collect information necessary to provide our educational services. The type of information we collect depends on how you interact with Medaptly:

a) Browsing Free Content (No Registration Required)

• Technical information about your device and browser
• Usage data and website interaction patterns (pages visited, time on page)
• IP address and approximate geographic location

b) Newsletter Subscriptions

• Email address
• Specialty preference (which newsletter(s) you subscribe to)
• Email engagement data (open rates, click rates)

c) Paid Course Purchases

• Personal identification information (name, email address)
• Billing and payment information
• Educational preferences and learning history
• Course progress and completion data

02 Credit/Debit Card Information

• Credit/debit card details and personally identifiable information will NOT be stored, sold, shared, rented, or leased to third parties.
• Debit/credit card details are not passed to third parties.
• All payment processing is handled through secure, encrypted payment gateways.
• We use industry-standard SSL encryption to protect your payment information.

03 Newsletter & Sponsor Data Practices

Medaptly's weekly newsletters may contain clearly labeled sponsored content. Your privacy is fully protected in relation to newsletter sponsorship:

• Your email address is never shared with sponsors. Sponsors do not receive subscriber lists, email addresses, or any personally identifiable information.
• Sponsors receive only aggregated, anonymized performance metrics (e.g., total open rates, total click rates) — never individual-level data.
• We do not sell, rent, or trade subscriber data to any third party for marketing purposes.
• You may unsubscribe from any newsletter at any time using the link provided in every email.

04 Data Security

Medaptly takes appropriate steps to ensure data privacy and security through various hardware and software methodologies. We implement multiple security measures including:

• Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption technology
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication systems
• Data backup and recovery procedures

05 Third-Party Links and Services

We are not responsible for the privacy policies of websites to which we link. If you provide any information to such third parties, different rules regarding the collection and use of your personal information may apply. You should contact these entities directly if you have any questions about their use of information they collect.

We may use trusted third-party services for:

• Payment processing (PayPal, payment gateways)
• Email delivery and newsletter distribution (e.g., Flodesk)
• Analytics and website performance monitoring
• Educational content delivery and course hosting
• Newsletter sponsorship management

These service providers have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

06 How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Deliver free clinical content, newsletters, and paid course materials
• Personalize your educational experience and recommend relevant materials
• Track your course progress and learning history
• Improve our content, website functionality, and services
• Send you newsletter editions you have subscribed to, including editorial and clearly labeled sponsored content
• Send transactional emails related to your purchases or account
• Generate anonymized, aggregated analytics to improve the platform

We will never use your information to send unsolicited marketing emails to newsletters you have not subscribed to.

07 Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide you with our educational services
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements
• Maintain business records for legitimate purposes

If you unsubscribe from a newsletter, your email address is removed from that mailing list. If you request full account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

08 Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Unsubscribe from any or all newsletters at any time
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@medaptly.com.

09 International Data Transfers

As we operate from the United Arab Emirates, your information may be transferred to and processed in the UAE. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10 Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.

11 Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and enable certain website functions.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including login sessions and shopping cart functionality.
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to improve user experience.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language and display options.
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear all cookies when you close your browser

However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings.

12 Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in our services, legal requirements, or business model. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.

We will notify users of significant changes through:

• Email notifications to registered users and newsletter subscribers
• Prominent notices on our website
• Updates to the policy date

Continued use of Medaptly after modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.