Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how MediSearcher collects, uses and protects information when you visit medisearcher.com or use features such as the MediSearcher Medication Comparator.

Information We Collect

We may collect limited personal data when you:

• Contact us directly
• Leave a comment, if commenting is enabled

This may include:

• Name, if provided
• Email address, if provided
• IP address and browser or technical information where processed for security, spam prevention, website operation or other legitimate technical purposes

Medication Comparator Analytics

MediSearcher collects limited aggregate usage information about how the Medication Comparator is used. This helps us understand which features are useful, improve the comparison experience and identify medication comparisons that may warrant further research or content.

The Comparator’s own analytics are designed to measure aggregate product usage rather than build profiles of individual users. Comparator analytics do not use a MediSearcher user account, persistent user ID, session ID or visitor ID, and do not use cookies or browser storage to recognise a person across Comparator visits.

We do not retain an individual user’s history of medication comparisons as part of the Comparator analytics system. Usage is stored as aggregate counts rather than a log of identifiable individual activity.

How We Use Information

We may use information collected through MediSearcher to:

• Operate and improve the website and its features
• Understand aggregate usage and improve user experience
• Improve the Medication Comparator and determine which areas may benefit from further research
• Prevent spam, abuse and security threats
• Respond to user inquiries

Cookies

Parts of MediSearcher may use cookies and similar technologies for website functionality, analytics, security or other purposes.

The Medication Comparator’s own aggregate analytics do not use cookies or browser storage to assign a persistent identity to Comparator users.

Where required, non-essential cookies used elsewhere on MediSearcher are controlled through our cookie consent system. You can accept, deny or manage your preferences through the consent controls available on the site.

For more information about cookies used on MediSearcher, see our Cookie Policy.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for functions such as:

• Website analytics
• Spam and abuse prevention
• Website performance and security
• Email and contact-form functionality
• Website hosting and infrastructure

These services may process technical or usage information in accordance with their own privacy policies and the configuration used on MediSearcher.

The Medication Comparator’s proprietary aggregate usage analytics are separate from third-party advertising or behavioural profiling systems and are designed to avoid persistent user identification.

External Links

MediSearcher links to third-party pharmacies, healthcare providers, manufacturers, regulators and other external websites.

We do not control those websites and are not responsible for:

• The privacy practices of those websites
• The information they collect
• The handling of your data once you leave MediSearcher

You should review the privacy policy of an external service before providing personal data to it.

Affiliate Links

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data and other information processed through MediSearcher.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining security, complying with legal obligations or resolving disputes where applicable.

Comparator usage analytics are retained as aggregate product-usage information rather than identifiable individual comparison histories.

Your Rights

Depending on the applicable data-protection law, you may have rights relating to personal data we hold about you, including the right to request:

• Access to your personal data
• Correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion of personal data where applicable
• Restriction of or objection to certain processing where applicable

To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services or data-processing practices change. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently updated.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or personal data associated with MediSearcher, please contact us.