Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ResidencyMatch.AI ("we," "our," or "us"). We are 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 use our platform and services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, email address, and contact information
• Medical school information and academic credentials
• USMLE/COMLEX scores and other test results
• Research experience, publications, and extracurricular activities
• Geographic preferences and specialty interests
• Subscription and payment information

Usage Information

We automatically collect information about how you use our services:

• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Usage patterns and interactions with our platform
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• Log files and analytics data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our AI-powered residency matching services
• Personalize your experience and recommendations
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Communicate with you about your account and our services
• Send you relevant updates, newsletters, and educational content
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, such as:

• Cloud hosting and data storage providers
• Payment processing services
• Analytics and marketing platforms
• Customer support tools

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, property, or safety
• Prevent fraud or abuse of our services
• Investigate potential violations of our terms of service

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Employee training on data protection practices

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 information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to your personal information we hold
• Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: You can opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@residencymatch.ai.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform. Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how you use our services
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve our platform's functionality

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our services.

8. Third-Party Links

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you visit.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives adequate protection.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: