Community Privacy Policy
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The Community service is part of the Medical Toxicology platform (based in the United States) and is designed to provide a space for scientific Q&A in the field of medicine and toxicology. This service is accessible to users who have registered through the central authentication system of Medical Toxicology. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This document explains how we collect, use, and retain user data. This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and relevant privacy regulations in the United States, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable.
2. Registration and User Information
Registration for the service is handled via [auth.medicaltoxic.com](https://auth.medicaltoxic.com). Account information is provided through the CoreLogic service and may include: - Full name - Email address - Username - Additional profile data such as social media (if provided by the user) The Community service only stores your email address and CoreLogic user ID. Passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA) are handled exclusively by the authentication platform and are not stored or accessible here.
3. Data Collected by the Service
We collect and store the following types of information: - User-generated content: Including questions, answers, comments, and likes - Technical and behavioral data: Browser type, device information, visit duration, and user interactions — collected anonymously via Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity
4. Purpose of Data Processing and Legal Basis
According to the GDPR, we process personal data only when there is a legal basis. Our purposes and bases include: | Purpose | Legal Basis | |--------|-------------| | Providing Q&A services | Contract performance (GDPR Article 6(1)(b)) | | Displaying user content | Legitimate interest (GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) | | Service improvement and analytics | Legitimate interest or consent (depends on tool) | | Collecting behavioral data via cookies | Explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)) |
6. Tools used:
- Google Analytics – to analyze traffic and user interactions - Microsoft Clarity – for heatmaps and interaction tracking ⚠️ These tools are only activated after obtaining your explicit consent via our cookie banner. Continuing to use the website without accepting cookies does not imply consent. 📌 *Users can change their cookie preferences at any time via the cookie banner or through browser settings.*
7. International Data Transfers
Since Medical Toxicology is based in the United States, some user data — particularly analytics data — may be transferred to servers outside the European Economic Area (EEA). We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other legal mechanisms to ensure data protection in compliance with GDPR.
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard user data, including: - HTTPS encryption for data in transit - Access controls within the internal team - Limited access granted only to authorized personnel where necessary
9. Data Retention
- User-generated content (questions, answers, comments) is retained as long as the user’s account is active or until a deletion request is made. - Analytics data is stored for a maximum of 14 months, in line with tool configurations. - Upon account deletion, related personal data will be removed or anonymized within 30 days.
9. User Rights (Under GDPR)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have the following rights: - Access your personal data - Correct inaccurate information - Request deletion ("right to be forgotten") - Object to data processing - Restrict data processing - Receive your data in a portable format (data portability) - Withdraw consent (for any processing based on consent) To exercise any of these rights, please contact us: 📧 Email: [info@medicaltoxic.com]
10. Account and Content Deletion
Users can request: - Account deletion - Access to or correction of their personal data - Deletion or editing of their posts In exceptional cases, system administrators may remove or modify content when necessary.
11. Changes to This Policy
If we make significant changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify users via: - Email (if applicable) - On-site notices or banners We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
For any questions or data-related requests, contact us at: 📧 Email: [info@medicaltoxic.com] 🌐 Website: [https://medicaltoxic.com]
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