Effective Date: January 1st, 2025
Last Updated: July 28th, 2025
1. Who We Are
We operate a secure online community for pediatric healthcare professionals. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
2. What We Collect
Account Info: Name, email, credentials, and professional affiliation
Usage Data: IP address, device type, and activity logs
Content: Posts, messages, and uploaded files (optional)
3. Why We Collect It
We use your data to:
Provide and improve our services
Verify professional identity
Ensure platform integrity and security
Comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Depending on your location, we process data based on:
Your consent
Our contractual obligations
Our legitimate interests
Legal compliance (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR, PIPEDA)
5. HIPAA Compliance
We do not collect or store patient data. Sharing any Protected Health Information (PHI) on our platform is strictly prohibited. By using this platform, you agree that any consequences resulting from the improper disclosure of PHI are your responsibility, not ours.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
Access, correct, or delete your data
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent
File a complaint with a data protection authority
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. We may share it with:
Trusted service providers under strict contracts
Legal authorities when required
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined or as required by law.
9. Children’s Privacy
This platform is for licensed professionals only and is not intended for individuals under 18.
10. Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be communicated via email or platform notice.
Contact Us: info@pedialo.com