Effective Date: May 8, 2026
1. Introduction
SSC Health (Society for Study on Chronic Diseases) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information of doctors, healthcare professionals, CME participants, and website users.
2. Information We Collect
a. Doctor & Healthcare Professional Data
- Name, email, and phone number
- Medical qualifications and specialization
- Medical registration number
- Clinic or hospital affiliation
- Professional experience
- Profile photos (if provided)
b. CME & Event Data
- Registration details
- Professional credentials
- Payment confirmation details
- Attendance and certification records
c. Website Usage Data
- IP address and device information
- Browser type
- Pages visited and time spent
3. How We Use Your Information
- Doctor onboarding and verification
- Managing CME programs and events
- Issuing certificates and maintaining academic records
- Sending updates, newsletters, and educational content
- Improving website functionality and performance
4. Consent
By submitting your information, you consent to its use for professional, academic, and communication purposes. You may opt out of communications at any time.
5. Cookies
We use cookies to improve user experience and analyze website traffic. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell personal data. Information may be shared with:
- Event and academic partners (for CME and certification)
- Service providers (hosting, email services, payment gateways)
- Legal authorities if required by law
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information. However, no system is completely secure.
8. Doctor Profile Visibility
Registered doctors may have their professional profiles displayed publicly for academic and networking purposes.
9. Payments
All payments are processed via secure third-party gateways. SSC Health does not store banking or card details.
10. Data Retention
We retain information as required for CME records, certifications, and legal compliance.
11. Your Rights
- Request access to your data
- Request correction or deletion
- Opt-out of communications
Contact: chronichealthmatter@gmail.com
12. Third-Party Links
We are not responsible for privacy practices of external websites linked from our platform.
13. Children's Privacy
This website is intended for adults and healthcare professionals. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.
14. Updates to Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be posted on this page.
15. Contact Us
SSC Health (Society for Study on Chronic Diseases)
Website: https://sschealth.org/
Email: chronichealthmatter@gmail.com