PRIVACY POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION

data in connection with the use of our website.

The Platform operates as an international digital advertising and professional directory service.

We are committed to protecting personal data in accordance with internationally recognized data protection principles.

2. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

This Privacy Policy applies to:

Patients and individuals browsing the Platform
Healthcare professionals subscribing to visibility services
Visitors of the website

This Policy does NOT apply to medical services provided by listed professionals, which are governed by their own privacy policies.

3. DATA WE COLLECT

A. Data from Patients / Visitors

We may collect:

Name (if voluntarily provided)
Email address (if contacting us)
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Basic usage data (analytics, cookies)

We do NOT collect:

Medical records
Health data
Payment information for medical services

B. Data from Healthcare Professionals

When professionals subscribe, we may collect:

Full name
Business name
Professional license information (if provided)
Address
Phone number
Email address
Business registration information
Billing information
Payment confirmation data

We do NOT store full credit card details. Payment processing is handled securely by third-party payment providers.

4. PURPOSE OF DATA COLLECTION

We process data for the following purposes:

To operate and maintain the Platform
To display subscribed professional profiles
To process annual subscription payments
To respond to inquiries
To prevent fraud
To ensure platform security
To comply with legal obligations

We do not use personal data for selling medical services.

We do not sell personal data.

5. LEGAL BASIS FOR PROCESSING

Where applicable under international standards (including GDPR principles), we process data based on:

Consent
Contractual necessity (subscription agreement)
Legitimate business interests
Legal obligations

6. PAYMENT PROCESSING

Subscription payments are processed by secure third-party payment providers, including Stripe.

The Platform does not:

Store full card details
Process patient healthcare payments
Hold third-party medical funds

All transactions relate exclusively to advertising and visibility subscriptions.

7. DATA SHARING

We may share data only with:

Payment processors
Hosting providers
IT service providers
Legal authorities when required by law

We do not sell or rent personal data.

We do not share patient data with healthcare professionals.

8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

As an international platform, data may be processed in different countries.

We implement reasonable safeguards to ensure appropriate protection of personal data in accordance with international data protection standards.

9. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

Active subscription periods
Legal compliance
Fraud prevention

Inactive professional accounts may be archived or deleted.

If a professional subscription expires and is not renewed, their profile becomes invisible, but certain administrative data may be retained for legal and accounting purposes.

10. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures including:

Secure hosting
Encrypted connections (SSL)
Restricted administrative access
Payment tokenization via third-party provider

However, no online system can guarantee absolute security.

11. USER RIGHTS

Where applicable under local laws, users may have the right to:

Access their personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion
Object to processing
Withdraw consent

Requests may be sent to:
[Insert Contact Email]

12. COOKIES

The Platform may use cookies for:

Website functionality
Analytics
Security

Users may manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

13. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Platform is not intended for children under 18.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

14. LIMITATION OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Platform is not responsible for:

Privacy practices of listed professionals
External websites linked from the Platform
Medical data collected directly by healthcare providers

Professionals are independently responsible for their own data protection compliance.

15. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Continued use of the Platform constitutes acceptance of the updated version.

16. CONTACT

Email: info@dooctor.online
Website: www.dooctor.online

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