Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 5, 2025
Last Updated: August 5, 2025

1. Introduction

RheumWorld LLC ("we," "our," or "us") operates the RheumWorld™ educational platform ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name and email address (for account creation)
• Professional information (user type, intended exam dates)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Communication preferences and correspondence with us

Educational Data

We collect information about your use of the educational platform, including quiz performance, study progress, time spent on questions, and learning analytics. This data is used solely to provide personalized learning experiences and improve our educational content.

Technical Information

We automatically collect certain technical information, including IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns to ensure platform security and optimize user experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our educational services
• Process payments and manage subscriptions
• Track learning progress and provide performance analytics
• Send important account and service-related communications
• Improve our platform and develop new educational features
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Ensure platform security and prevent fraudulent activity

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including payment processors (Stripe), hosting services (Supabase), and analytics providers. These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and may only use your information as necessary to provide their services.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of RheumWorld™, our users, or others.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Request corrections to inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export your learning data (data portability)
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at mario@rheumworld.org.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, maintain your session, and analyze platform usage. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Educational data may be retained to provide ongoing analytics and improve our services unless you request deletion.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the effective date. Your continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: