Privacy Policy

At UPMED, we prioritise the privacy and security of your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use and protect your data when you use our website or services. By using UPMED, you agree to the terms in this policy.

Effective date: 25 December 2024

Who we are

Our website address is https://upmed.net. UPMED is an online platform offering memberships and subscriptions for medical education and related services.

What data we collect

We collect and use only the data needed to provide and manage memberships and subscriptions:

  • Personal information: name, email address, contact information and any data submitted during sign-up.
  • Membership data: details about your chosen membership or subscription level.
  • Payment information: we collect payment details securely through third-party payment processors.

No sensitive data, such as race, religion or health details, is collected.

How we use your data

  1. To manage and maintain your membership or subscription.
  2. To communicate with you about your account, subscription updates and service improvements.
  3. To process payments securely and manage billing.
  4. To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.

Who we share your data with

We do not share, sell or distribute your data to any third parties.

  • Payment details are processed securely by our payment gateway and are not stored on our servers.
  • Visitor comments, if any, may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your experience.

  1. Temporary cookies are used to check whether your browser accepts cookies.
  2. Login cookies are set for user authentication and are removed when you log out.
  3. Cookies for display preferences or user settings last for up to one year.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

How long we keep your data

  • For registered users, we keep your personal information as long as your account is active.
  • For inactive accounts, data is kept for administrative purposes unless deletion is requested.
  • Membership and subscription details are kept for administrative purposes.

Your rights over your data

  1. Access: request an exported file of the personal data we store about you.
  2. Deletion: request deletion of your personal data, except data required for administrative purposes. See Data deletion.
  3. Modification: edit or update your personal information through your account settings.

To use these rights, contact us at [email protected].

Where your data is sent

Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. All other data is stored securely on our servers and is not shared with external parties.

Data security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we encourage you to protect your account credentials.

Changes to this policy

UPMED may update this policy as needed for administrative requirements or to improve our data practices. Updates will be sent to users by email or posted on this page.

Questions about this policy?

Send us a message through our contact form and we will reply by email.

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