Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MedVentures ("we," "our," or "us"). We value your trust and are committed to safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website https://medventures.info or use our services, including the MedVentures Portal, courses, events, and AI-powered medical projects.

By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users. The types of information we collect include:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, educational institution, professional credentials (APC/CPD numbers), and payment information.
• Account Information: Username, password, profile picture, course enrollments, certificate records, and portal activity.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and cookies for website functionality.
• Usage Data: Course progress, quiz results, attendance records (QR scans), event participation, and interaction with AI medical projects.
• Health-related Data: For participants in our AI medical projects (e.g., ECG readings, tremor analysis), we collect anonymized diagnostic data with explicit consent.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, operate, and maintain our courses, events, and AI medical projects.
• To process your registration, enrollment, and certification (including APC/CPD credits).
• To generate QR-based ID cards and manage attendance via our scanner system.
• To improve our website, portal, and user experience.
• To communicate with you about updates, technical support, onboarding, and promotions (you may opt out).
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or security risks.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us operate our website, process payments, or manage events.
• Accreditation Bodies: With APC (AGIPAC) and CPD (The CPD Group) to issue and verify your professional credits and certificates.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of MedVentures, our users, or others.
• With Your Consent: For research publications or case studies (anonymized data only).

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Essential cookies are required for portal functionality (login, course access, QR scanning).

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your portal account is protected by a password. You are responsible for keeping your password confidential and for any activity under your account.

7. Your Rights & Choices

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations, e.g., certificate records).
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link or contacting us.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at updates@medventures.info.

8. International Data Transfers

MedVentures operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including Georgia and the United Kingdom. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for medical students, healthcare professionals, and researchers aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.