Privacy Policy — Medipaedia.org

Last updated: November 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account or sign in to Medipaedia.org (via Email/Password or Google Sign-In), we receive and store your basic account profile information: your email address, display name, and optional professional role and hospital/university affiliation that you choose to display on your contributor portfolio and academic certificates.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To authenticate your contributor session securely and verify your email address.
• To attribute peer-reviewed medical reference articles and clinical cases you author, and to generate verifiable mID portfolio certificates at your request.
• To send essential account emails (email verification and password reset). We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data or Google account information with third-party marketers.

3. Cookies & Session Security

Medipaedia.org uses an encrypted, HttpOnly session cookie (mp_session) strictly to keep you signed in securely. You may sign out at any time from your account page.

4. Patient De-Identification

All clinical cases and medical images submitted to Medipaedia.org must be completely de-identified in compliance with HIPAA and international medical privacy standards.

5. Data Deletion & Contact

You may update your profile details at any time from My Account or request account deletion by contacting the Medipaedia Editorial Board.