Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name and email address
• Account type (patient or caregiver)
• Age range (optional)
• General occupation history (optional)

Health Information

If you choose to use our health tracking features, we may collect:

• General diagnosis date (optional)
• Type of mesothelioma (optional)
• Treatment status (optional)
• Daily health ratings (pain, energy, mood)
• Symptom tracking information
• Medication lists (optional)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide personalized support and resources
• Enable health tracking and progress monitoring
• Send relevant educational content and updates
• Improve our services and user experience
• Respond to your questions and support requests
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraud

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for commercial purposes.

Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
• Service providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our platform (under strict confidentiality agreements)
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Aggregated data: De-identified, statistical information for research purposes

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access controls
• Secure data storage practices

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Correct or update your account information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your health tracking data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from communications
• Restrict: Limit how we use your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@mesotheliomacompass.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences
• Analyze website usage and performance
• Provide personalized content

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some platform features.

7. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete such information.

8. International Users

If you are accessing our platform from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: