Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 24, 2026
Last Updated: January 24, 2026
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Oncol.net ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website oncol.net (the "Site").
By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to compliance with applicable privacy laws including:
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU visitors
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
- Other applicable state and federal privacy laws
Important: Oncol.net provides health information for educational purposes only. We are not a covered entity under HIPAA, but we maintain strict privacy standards for any personal information collected.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Contact us via email
- Subscribe to newsletters (if offered)
- Submit feedback or questions
- Use interactive features of the Site
| Type of Information | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Information | Name, email address | To respond to inquiries |
| Communications | Messages, feedback | To improve our content and services |
| Technical Data | IP address, browser type | Site security and performance |
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring website
- Pages visited and time spent
- Date and time of visit
Information We Do NOT Collect
We do not collect or store:
- Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Medical records or health history
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information
- Insurance information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and maintain our Site
- Respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Improve our content and user experience
- Send administrative information (if you've contacted us)
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns
- Detect and prevent technical issues
- Comply with legal obligations
We Will Never:
- Sell your personal information
- Share your information with pharmaceutical companies for marketing
- Use your information for targeted advertising
- Create user profiles for commercial purposes
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as:
- Web hosting services
- Analytics providers (anonymized data only)
- Email service providers (if applicable)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:
- Court orders or subpoenas
- Government agency requests
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
Business Transfers
If Oncol.net is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure data storage practices
- Regular software updates and patches
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request copies of your personal information
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to our processing of your information
- Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent
California Residents (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
EU Residents (GDPR)
If you are a resident of the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including:
- Right to be informed about data collection
- Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected information about a child, please contact us immediately.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
9. 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
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Sending an email notification (if we have your email address)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
10. Contact Us
Privacy Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://oncol.net
For Privacy Rights Requests:
Please email us with "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
For EU Residents:
You may also contact your local Data Protection Authority if you have concerns about how we handle your personal information.
Additional Information
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- To respond to your inquiries
- To comply with legal obligations
- To resolve disputes
- To enforce our agreements
International Data Transfers
Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.
Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring our Privacy Policy is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need this policy in an alternative format, please contact us.
Version: 1.0
Last Review: January 24, 2026
Next Review: January 24, 2027