Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 21, 2025

Infertility Aide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy describes the types of data we collect, how it is used, stored, shared, and your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you interact with Infertility Aide, we may collect a combination of the following data types:

  • a. Personal Identifiers

    Includes your full name, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender, and city/country.

  • b. Medical Information (PHI and Non-PHI)

    We collect data related to your fertility journey including test results (e.g., AMH, FSH, semen analysis), diagnostic reports, prior treatments, medical history, and conditions disclosed during consultations or in forms. This data may constitute Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.

  • c. User-Generated Content

    Posts, reviews, and feedback submitted to the site, including those in public forums. Note that reviews remain stored permanently and are not deleted even if other personal data is erased.

  • d. Demographic and Geolocation Data

    We collect general location information (such as city or region) based on your IP address to help us provide location-specific services. We may also collect demographic data such as age and gender for analytics and matching.

  • e. Analytics and Usage Data

    Information such as your browser type, device, referring page, time spent on pages, and interactions with the site is collected via cookies and analytics tools. This helps us understand how users engage with the platform and improve our services.

  • f. Unique User Identification

    Each user is assigned a unique user ID, which is used internally and displayed publicly in forums and other non-sensitive areas. Personal details are never displayed publicly.

2. Maintenance of Medical Records

We securely store your medical history and test information as part of your account profile. You may access and download your records at any time. These records are used solely to assist with personalized recommendations and coordination with doctors.

Medical data is stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, unless you request deletion or unless required by law to retain it.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To match you with suitable fertility specialists based on your profile
  • To facilitate bookings, consultations, and medical coordination
  • To personalize and improve your experience on the site
  • To analyze site performance and optimize services
  • To manage account-related communications and updates
  • To comply with legal, regulatory, and security requirements

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Sharing of Information

Your personal and medical information is only shared with a doctor after you book an appointment. Until then, your identity and medical history remain private.

We may share your data with:

  • Healthcare providers or clinics with your consent
  • Third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, email platforms) under strict confidentiality agreements
  • Law enforcement or legal authorities when required by law

We ensure all partners adhere to stringent data protection practices.

5. Account Restrictions and Integrity

Each email address can be associated with only one user account. You cannot create multiple accounts using the same email. This is to maintain the integrity of health data and prevent duplicate or fraudulent profiles.

If you delete your account, your personal data (name, contact info, test history) will be removed upon request, but reviews, forum posts, and public contributions will remain unless separately requested.

6. Data Security and Encryption

We use modern encryption standards to protect your data both in transit and at rest. All data transmissions are secured via HTTPS, and sensitive information is stored with industry-standard encryption protocols.

Access to your data is strictly controlled, and we perform regular audits, monitoring, and testing of our infrastructure to prevent unauthorized access.

7. Compliance with GDPR and HIPAA

We are fully compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). These regulations grant you rights such as:

  • Right to access your data
  • Right to correct or delete your data
  • Right to restrict or object to certain uses of your data
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

We honor all valid data requests in accordance with the timelines required by applicable law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You can update, correct, or delete your personal data by logging into your account or contacting us directly. If you choose to delete your account, we will remove your identifiable data, but certain contributions (e.g., reviews) may remain on the platform in anonymized form unless removal is requested.

To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and third-party tools (like Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with the site and to improve functionality. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the usability of some features.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this policy as needed to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed.