Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 14, 2025

Welcome to Side Effects Check (“we,” “our,” “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit side-effects-check.com (“Website”).

By using our Website, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1.1 Personal Information

When you interact with our Website (e.g., contact us, subscribe, or report side effects), we may collect:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (if provided)
  • Any other information you voluntarily provide

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain data when you visit our Website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Respond to inquiries and feedback
  • Send updates and newsletters (if subscribed)
  • Monitor Website performance and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take security seriously and implement measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure servers and encrypted connections
  • Restricted access to sensitive information
  • Regular security monitoring

However, no online platform is 100% secure. Please take necessary precautions when sharing information online.

4. Third-Party Links & Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., research articles, external health databases). We are not responsible for their privacy policies or data practices.

5. Your Rights & Choices

5.1 GDPR (For Users in the EU & EEA)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access – Request a copy of your data.
  • Right to Correction – Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Right to Deletion – Request deletion of your data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Right to Restrict Processing – Limit how we use your data.
  • Right to Data Portability – Request your data in a structured format.
  • Right to Object – Object to how your data is processed.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at help@side-effects-check.com.

5.2 CCPA (For California Residents)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:

  • Know What Data is Collected – Request details about personal data we collect.
  • Request Data Deletion – Ask us to delete your personal data.
  • Opt-Out of Data Selling – We do not sell personal data, but you can opt out of data-sharing.
  • Non-Discrimination – We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

To request data deletion or access, email us at help@side-effects-check.com with the subject “CCPA Request”.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us for immediate removal.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”

If required by law, we will notify you of significant updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: help@side-effects-check.com