Privacy Policy

CDSS calc, denoted as "CDSScalc," "we," and "us," delivers a range of internet-based medical calculators and clinical practice guidelines (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Service"), designed specifically for healthcare professionals. These decision-support tools draw upon published clinical research. It's important to emphasize that the Service is not meant for laypersons' use.

This privacy policy outlines the utilization of Personal Data gathered during your interaction with our "Services," which include our website, apps, or other digital products. It pertains to CDSScalc's practices when we operate as a data controller, as defined by the applicable Privacy Laws in our operational regions. It delineates our processing procedures concerning Personal Information obtained through: (a) our website ("Website"), encompassing visitors browsing and healthcare professionals utilizing our medical calculators; (b) our Android and iOS Apps (the "App"); (c) direct engagements with individuals/corporate entities; and (d) data acquired from third parties and furnished to our customers via the Service.

This Privacy Policy elucidates the types of Personal Information we collect, their origins, our usage thereof, the parties with whom we share or sell Personal Information, the purposes thereof, and the rights afforded to you regarding your Personal Information.

This Privacy Policy is not applicable in situations where MDCalc processes Personal Information as a service provider or in an equivalent capacity under various Privacy Laws, such as a data processor or business associate. When operating as a service provider, our processing of Personal Information is governed by the privacy statement of the relevant customer and the agreements we have in place with the entity on whose behalf we process such information.

The term "Personal Information" refers to any data pertaining to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is someone who can be directly or indirectly identified, particularly through identifiers like a name, identification number, online identifier, or specific factors related to their physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural, or social identity. This encompasses information commonly referred to as "personal data," "personally identifiable information," and similar terms as defined in applicable Privacy Laws.

While most information collected from users of our Service under U.S. Privacy Laws may not be considered "Personal Information" because it relates to users in their capacity as employees or contractors of a commercial entity or nonprofit receiving services from CDSScalc, certain jurisdictions, such as California and the European Union, classify such information as "Personal Information." Therefore, this Privacy Policy treats information concerning individuals who use our Service as Personal Information. It's important to note that your legal rights regarding Personal Information are determined by the Privacy Law applicable in your jurisdiction.

Use of the Services

The CDSS calc might include links to third-party websites or resources that are not within our Network. By using our services, you acknowledge that we bear no responsibility or liability for these external websites and resources, including but not limited to their availability, content, and information provided. The presence of third-party resources, including links to external websites, within the CDSS calc does not indicate our endorsement of these resources.

CDSS calc solely utilizes the Sensitive Personal Information we gather to deliver services to the individuals from whom such information is obtained and for no other purposes.

Our collection and use of personal information

Registration. To access the Services, you may need to create an account and furnish specific personal details, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, profession, occupation, specialty, and, depending on your location, your medical license number or equivalent. You retain the option to modify or enhance the personal information you initially provided during registration at any point via your account settings or by reaching out to Our Customer Service.

Services Information. We automatically gather and retain data concerning your utilization of the Services, encompassing your interaction with specific content like editorial materials, advertisements, and sponsored informational programs from our advertisers, including pharmaceutical companies ("Sponsored Programs"). This includes tracking whether you accessed particular emails, clicked on links, your search queries, and the frequency and timing of your engagement with the Services. Additionally, when you access the Services, we collect information about your device, including your IP address, precise location data, browser details (including the referring URL), cookie data, and advertising ID (a unique, user-resettable identification number associated with mobile device advertising). To gather this information about your usage of the Services and your device, we utilize cookies and other tracking technologies such as pixels, tags, web beacons, and software development kits.

Cross-Device Tracking. We, along with our service providers, gather and retain data on users' engagements with unrelated websites and applications that utilize our technologies, including cookies and similar tracking tools. This enables us to deduce the presence of a shared user or household across multiple devices.

Market Research. You might receive invitations to take part in market research surveys carried out either by us directly or on our behalf, serving our internal business objectives. Additionally, you may be invited to participate in surveys commissioned by third-party sponsors, who may also conduct surveys. In certain instances, you might be requested to provide personal information for follow-up purposes (such as via email or phone) or for payment processing.

Information and Registration Forms. Occasionally, we may extend the offer for you to access supplementary information or services from us or third parties, which could involve our advertisers (such as sample requests, visits from sales representatives, direct marketing, etc.), or registration for live events, whether in-person or via livestream. Should you choose to engage in these opportunities, you might be requested to provide personal information to facilitate the request. Unless stated otherwise in the request form, we may employ such information in accordance with this Privacy Policy, and the third party, if involved, will adhere to the specified usage of personal information at the time of collection.

Non-registered Users. Registering with the Medscape Network is necessary to enjoy complete access to our Services. However, you might still access some limited Services without registering. Even if you haven't registered, we gather data about your Service usage through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This information encompasses the referring website, if applicable, your browser type, the content viewed, and the date and time of your Service access.

Cookies. When you browse our website, our aim is to ensure a straightforward and efficient experience. To achieve this, we utilize cookies, which are text files that track details of your website and/or service usage. These files are stored on your computer and allow us to recognize your device upon return visits. As you navigate our website, we automatically gather specific information about your device, browsing habits, and interactions through these cookies. This may encompass details such as connectivity, IP address, browser specifics, general location (country), logs, communication data, and accessed resources. The data we gather aids us in enhancing our service and website, providing more tailored content, estimating audience size and usage trends, and recognizing returning visitors.

Purpose for Collection

• Performing services for Users and Visitors, maintaining and servicing accounts, providing customer service, processing or fulfilling transactions, verifying information;
• Responding to inquiries and requests of individuals;
• Delivering our content and informing Users and prospects about our commercial offerings
• Contextual and targeted advertising;
• Auditing interactions and transactions;
• Detecting security incidents, protecting against malicious, deceptive fraudulent or illegal activity;
• Performing short-term, transient internal use;
• Research for technological development;
• Responding to or defending against subpoenas, court orders, or other legal process;
• Establishing or exercising our legal rights;
• Complying with applicable law;
• Tracking performance and optimizing Website and Service performance;
• To distribute our newsletter and provide information about our products and services;
• To communicate regarding events we host.
• To identify Visitors and Users in order to serve contextual advertising to specific physicians in identified practice areas.
• By registering as a member of the CDSS calc, you agree to the use of your registration information and other information collected about you as described in this Privacy Policy to communicate with you about the Services and other information that may be of interest to you. These communications may be conveyed through a variety of channels, subject to applicable law, including emails and may contain advertisements and other promotional materials from third party sponsors, including pharmaceutical companies

Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

Details regarding your utilization of the Services may be disclosed in the following manner:

We disclose to advertising networks and agencies the IP addresses, physician names, and NPI numbers of physicians who were presented with advertisements on behalf of said networks and agencies. These third parties furnish CDSS Calc with lists of particular physicians and/or physician specialties for targeted ad display.

Google Analytics gathers data on Visitors to our Website and furnishes us with aggregated, statistical insights concerning Website visits.

Security of Information

Ensuring the security of your Personal Information is a top priority for us. We uphold industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, and destruction of your Personal Information. Our personnel undergo training on the importance of maintaining confidentiality, security, and consumer privacy. Access to Personal Information is restricted to individuals who require it for their job duties.

Electronic Personal Information, including data from Visitors to our Website and Users of the Service, is stored on secure database servers provided by a third-party cloud provider.

CDSS Calc retains Personal Information collected from Service Users until the individual chooses to delete their profile using the provided functionality. This information is kept to analyze usage patterns and improve our content and products for the benefit of our Users. When a User deletes their profile, their Personal Information is removed from our system, although their historical usage activity and IP address may still be retained.

Personal Information of Website visitors is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, and reporting obligations, or as required by applicable law.

Children's Privacy

CDSS calculators are tailored for adult use and are not meant for, nor designed to be used by individuals under the age of 18. We do not gather personal information from anyone we know is under 18 years old. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected Personal Information about a child under 18, we will promptly delete it.

Your rights to access

We will comply with all reasonable requests from you to correct, amend, or delete the Personal Information we have about you.

Privacy Policy Changes

We retain the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time, with any alterations becoming effective upon posting unless stated otherwise. We suggest periodically reviewing the Privacy Policy to remain updated on any changes. By continuing to utilize the Services following modifications to this Privacy Policy, you consent to such revisions. If you disagree with the Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Data Rights Request Form and discontinue use of the Service and Website.

Contacting Us

If you have general questions about your account or the Services, contact Customer Support at olvic.team@gmail.com

Kindly be aware that if you reach out to us for assistance, we may require identity verification before addressing your request.