Last Updated: June 2026
PhototherapyLectures.com is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users who access our website and digital services. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Educational Purpose & Scope
PhototherapyLectures.com is an online medical education platform. All content is intended for licensed medical professionals only and is for educational and professional development purposes. Nothing on this platform constitutes medical advice, a clinical recommendation for any individual patient, or a substitute for clinical judgement.
2. Data We Collect
Account Registration: Name, professional designation, medical speciality, institution, country, email address, and encrypted password. Usage Data: Lecture progress, CME quiz responses, and completion records — used solely to track your learning and generate CME certificates. Payment Data: Processed securely via third-party payment processors. We do not store credit card or financial data on our servers. Communications: Any messages sent to our support team. Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device type, and session logs — for platform security and performance.
3. How We Use Your Data
To create and manage your clinical account. To deliver lecture content and track CME module completion. To issue certificates of completion. To send platform updates and new lecture notifications (unsubscribe available at any time). To improve platform content and user experience. To comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third party for marketing purposes. Data is shared only with: (a) CME accreditation bodies solely for validating completion records; (b) technical service providers (hosting, payment, email delivery) under strict data processing agreements; (c) legal authorities if required by applicable law.
5. Data Retention
Account data is retained for as long as your account remains active, plus five years thereafter for CME record-keeping compliance. You may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data. You may withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your applicable data protection authority.
7. Cookies
We use essential session cookies for platform functionality. Anonymised analytics cookies help us understand platform navigation. You may disable non-essential cookies via your browser settings.
8. Security
We employ industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption, secure server infrastructure, and access controls to protect your data.
9. Contact
For privacy-related enquiries: privacy@phototherapylectures.com