Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 03-18-2024 Last Updated: 6-14-2024 Pediatric course academy ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to safeguarding your personal information, including data that may be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 HIPAA. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information through our website, services, and educational offerings—including our newborn course (the “Service”).

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

We may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and shipping information

• Payment method (processed via third-party providers)

• Account credentials

b. Protected Health Information (PHI)

If you voluntarily submit or upload any medical data (e.g., symptoms, diagnosis, birth history, clinical notes), such information is classified as PHI under HIPAA.

We do not require PHI to access or benefit from our course. If you share PHI with us:

• We treat it in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

• We encrypt PHI in storage and during transmission.

• We limit access to authorized personnel only.

2. HIPAA Compliance

We comply with applicable provisions of HIPAA and maintain:

• Administrative Safeguards: Internal policies, employee training, and access controls.

• Technical Safeguards: Data encryption, audit logs, and secure access protocols.

• Physical Safeguards: Secure storage and access-limited environments.

We may sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) if working with healthcare providers or partners who require it.

3. Use of Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide access to our newborn and pediatric educational content

• Personalize your experience

• Send updates, reminders, or support messages

• Improve our content, interface, and platform usability

• Fulfill legal and compliance requirements

4. Sharing of PHI and Personal Data

We do not sell your information. We only share your data:

• With secure third-party services under strict confidentiality agreements

• When legally required

• With your express written consent

5. Your HIPAA Rights

If we hold PHI about you or your child, you have the right to:

• Access or request a copy of your PHI

• Request correction or deletion

• Receive an accounting of disclosures

• Request restrictions or confidential communications

6. Data Retention

We retain personal and PHI data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection or as required by law.

7. Security

We use industry-standard security protocols, including:

• SSL encryption for data in transit

• AES-256 encryption for data at rest

• HIPAA-compliant storage and processing infrastructure

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not collect information directly from children under 13. Any information about a child must be submitted by the parent or legal guardian.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The latest version will always be available on our site with the “Last Updated” date above.