Last Updated: March 21, 2025

At NephroResource, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any personal information you provide. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our web application.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using NephroResource, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We collect minimal personal information required to provide you with access to our services:

• Name and professional credentials (for verification purposes)
• Email address (for account management and communication)
• Professional affiliation (optional)
• Specialty or area of practice (optional)

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you access and use our application:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information (type, model, operating system)
• Date and time of access
• Pages viewed and features used
• Referring website or application

1.3 Calculator Input Data

When you use our calculators, we may temporarily process the data you input to generate results. This may include:

• De-identified clinical parameters
• Laboratory values
• Demographic information (age, gender, etc., without personal identifiers)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, maintain, and improve our services
• To personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• To monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues
• To communicate with you about updates, changes, or enhancements
• To respond to your inquiries and support requests

We may use aggregated, anonymized data for research purposes aimed at improving nephrology practice and patient outcomes. Such data will not contain any personally identifiable information.

3. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Data encryption in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and vulnerability testing
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Staff training on data protection practices
• Secure data storage and backup procedures

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist us in operating our application (under confidentiality agreements)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect and defend our rights and property
• With your consent or at your direction

Any shared data is limited to what is necessary for the specific purpose. We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal information and to treat it in accordance with applicable laws.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and review your personal information
• Correct inaccuracies in your personal information
• Delete your personal information
• Restrict or object to processing of your personal information
• Data portability
• Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.