Thank you for using sonohive.com. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you access our website, particularly when dealing with medical images, medical information, patient instructions, and clinical scenarios.
By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect:
1.1 Personal Information:
We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and other details you provide when using our services. This information is necessary to provide personalised and relevant content.
1.2 Medical Information:
We may collect and process information, including anonymised medical images and anonymised clinical information provided. This data is handled with the utmost confidentiality and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
1.3 Automatically Collected Information:
We may automatically collect non-personal information, such as IP addresses, browser types, and device information, to enhance our website’s functionality and improve user experience.
2. Use of Information:
2.1 Providing Medical Content:
Sometimes, we use the information you send us to deliver medical content, patient instructions, and clinical scenarios.
This may include the use of medical images for educational purposes. This information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
When you submit an ultrasound case to us, we expect the information to be anonymised and contain no identifiable information. The individual submitting this information is responsible for ensuring anonymity and authenticity of the images and information provided.
The sonograms on our website can be reused for academic and non-profit purposes after the sonohive admin has given express permission.
You can contact us for this permission via our email ([email protected]).
We reserve the right to publish or reject the images or cases submitted should they not meet our requirements or area of interest.
2.2 Communication:
We may use your email address to send you important updates, newsletters, or information related to medical advancements. You can opt out of these communications at any time by following the instructions in the email.
2.3 Research and Analytics:
We may use aggregated and anonymised data for research and analytics purposes to improve our content, services, and user experience.
2.4 Legal Compliance:
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Data Security:
We take stringent measures to protect your personal and medical information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. We adhere to industry standards and comply with relevant data protection laws.
5. Third-Party Links:
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for these third-party sites’ privacy practices or content. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
6. Children's Privacy:
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
7. Limitation of Liability:
Sonohive.com (Sonohive Ltd.), its affiliates, partners, officers, directors, employees, agents, and any third parties mentioned on the website are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary, or punitive damages arising out of or in any way related to the use of our website, including but not limited to the following:
- Any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in the website’s content.
- Personal injury or property damage of any nature whatsoever resulting from your access to and use of our website.
- Unauthorized access to or use of our secure servers and/or any personal information stored therein.
- Any interruption or cessation of transmission to or from our website.
- Any bugs, viruses, or the like that may be transmitted to or through our website by any third party.
8. Assumption of Risk:
By using our website, you acknowledge and agree that any information you transmit or receive may be intercepted, used, or disclosed by unauthorised third parties. You acknowledge and agree that your use of the website is at your own risk, and you assume full responsibility for all costs associated with all necessary servicing or repairs of any equipment you use in connection with your use of our website.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
10. Contact Us:
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us >> Here