Privacy Policy and Data Protection Statement

At Medline, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our application and services, in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Phone Number: Used for registration, login, and verification via a one-time confirmation code.
• Username, Professional Specialty, and Profile Photo: Used to personalize your profile, display relevant content, and send notifications tailored to your field of interest.
• Device and Usage Information: Such as device type, operating system, and user interaction data for service improvement.

2. Purpose of Data Collection

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• To provide and improve our core services, including access to articles, books, and webinars
• To send you personalized push notifications about content relevant to your field
• To offer technical support and improve your user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling without your consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on the context, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases to process your data:

• Your consent (e.g., for sending notifications)
• Performance of a contract (e.g., providing access to the app after registration)
• Legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention)
• Our legitimate interests (e.g., app analytics to improve performance)

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, unless:

• It is required by law or a valid legal request
• It is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Medline, its users, or others
• We are working with trusted service providers who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Your personal information is stored on secure servers and protected through encryption and access controls.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. You may request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our practices. If significant changes are made, you will be notified via the app or email.

8. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Email: support@medlineco.com