Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected while using Clinical Terminology.

Effective Date: July 2026

1. Introduction

Clinical Terminology is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors, registered users, healthcare professionals, researchers, and developers who access our website. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, processed, stored, and safeguarded when you use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When creating an account or contacting us, we may collect your name, email address, organization, country, and other information voluntarily submitted through forms.

Technical Information

Our servers may automatically collect browser type, operating system, referring website, IP address, device information, and pages visited to improve website performance and security.

3. Cookies

Cookies may be used to remember preferences, maintain secure sessions, analyze website traffic, and improve the overall browsing experience. Users may disable cookies through browser settings, although certain website features may become unavailable.

4. How We Use Information

5. Information Sharing

Clinical Terminology does not sell or rent personal information. Information may only be shared with trusted service providers assisting in website operation or where required by applicable law.

6. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards are implemented to protect user information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external healthcare organizations, terminology standards, or educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

8. Children's Privacy

This website is intended for healthcare professionals, developers, researchers, educators, and organizations. It is not directed toward children under the applicable minimum age.

9. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws, users may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, or object to certain processing activities by contacting our support team.

10. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, or organizational practices. The revised version becomes effective immediately upon publication.

11. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the Contact page available on ClinicalTerminology.org.