Effective date:
November 14, 2024
At OOG, Inc. (“OOG,” “OOG.Health”, “OOG Health”, “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the information we collect from users (“you,” “your”) through our social networking platform designed for healthcare professionals (“Platform”), and how we handle that information in compliance with applicable privacy laws and standards, including HIPAA where relevant.
1. Information We Collect: We collect various types of information in connection with your use of our Platform:
• Personal Information: This includes details such as your name, email address, phone number, professional credentials, and other information required for account registration.
• Professional Information: Data related to your medical specialty, practice area, or healthcare organization affiliation.
• Usage Data: Information related to how you interact with our Platform, such as page views, search queries, and other activity logs.
• Device and Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and cookies for operational and analytical purposes.
• Communications: Any direct messages, comments, posts, or other interactions you engage in through the Platform.
2. How We Use Your Information: We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
• To Provide Services: Facilitating your access to the Platform, enabling communication between healthcare professionals, and maintaining account functionality.
• To Improve User Experience: Conducting data analysis to enhance Platform features, security, and overall user experience.
• For Compliance and Security: Ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards, such as HIPAA, and safeguarding the confidentiality of any Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Marketing and Communication: Sending you updates, newsletters, and other communications related to our services, with your consent where required.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information: We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
• Service Providers: Third-party partners who help facilitate our services (e.g., cloud storage, IT support) and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Compliance Obligations: When required by law, legal process, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Data Retention: We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
5. Your Privacy Rights: Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
• Access and Correction: The ability to access, review, and correct inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Data Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your data under certain circumstances.
• Restrictions: Requesting a limitation on how your information is processed.
6. Security Measures: We implement industry-standard security protocols to protect your data. Despite these measures, no transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute safety of your information.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the user experience, analyze usage, and provide tailored content. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links: Our Platform may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites.
9. Children’s Privacy: Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from minors.
10. Updates to this Privacy Policy: We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.
11. Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: support@oog.health.
This privacy policy ensures a comprehensive approach that aligns with OOG’s purpose as a professional network for healthcare providers while emphasizing compliance, data protection, and user rights.