Privacy Policy

Your privacy and data security are fundamental to our mission of supporting aesthetic medicine professionals.

Last updated: January 6, 2025

Our Privacy Commitments

Key principles that guide how we handle your personal information

Data Security

Industry-standard encryption and security measures protect your information at all times.

Transparency

Clear communication about what data we collect and how we use it for your benefit.

Your Control

You maintain control over your personal data with easy access, update, and deletion options.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we collect:

  • Name, email address, and professional credentials
  • Practice information and specialty areas
  • Phone number and mailing address (optional)
  • Professional license numbers for education point tracking

Usage Information

To improve our services, we automatically collect:

  • Event attendance and educational progress
  • Platform usage patterns and preferences
  • Device information and IP addresses
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Professional Information

For networking and educational purposes:

  • Practice location and contact information (if you choose to list)
  • Areas of expertise and professional interests
  • Continuing education records and achievements

How We Use Your Information

Educational Services

  • Provide access to events, courses, and educational content
  • Track education points and issue certificates
  • Recommend relevant educational opportunities
  • Send event notifications and educational updates

Professional Networking

  • Connect you with other professionals in your field
  • Display practice information in our directory (with your consent)
  • Facilitate professional discussions and collaborations

Service Improvement

  • Analyze usage patterns to enhance our platform
  • Develop new features and educational content
  • Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
  • Provide customer support and technical assistance

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

With Your Consent

  • Practice directory listings (only if you opt-in)
  • Professional networking features you choose to use
  • Event participant lists (with permission)

Service Providers

  • certification organizations for credit reporting
  • Payment processors for membership billing
  • Email service providers for communications
  • Analytics services to improve our platform

Legal Requirements

  • When required by law or valid legal process
  • To protect the rights and safety of our users
  • To prevent fraud or security threats

Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
  • Access Control: Strict access controls limit who can view your information
  • Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates
  • Secure Infrastructure: Our systems are hosted on secure, monitored servers
  • Staff Training: All team members receive privacy and security training

Your Rights and Choices

Account Management

  • Access: View and download your personal information
  • Update: Correct or update your profile information
  • Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
  • Export: Receive a copy of your data in a portable format

Communication Preferences

  • Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
  • Choose which types of notifications you receive
  • Control how your information appears to other members

Privacy Settings

  • Control visibility of your practice information
  • Manage directory listing preferences
  • Set networking and contact preferences

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember your login preferences and settings
  • Analyze site usage and improve performance
  • Personalize your educational recommendations
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some platform functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your information as follows:

  • Active Accounts: As long as your account remains active
  • Education Records: 7 years as required by accreditation standards
  • Billing Information: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
  • Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Anonymous Analytics: Indefinitely in aggregated, non-identifiable form

Children's Privacy

AlliedPro is designed for medical professionals and is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

International Users

AlliedPro is based in the United States. If you are accessing our services from outside the US, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our central database is operated.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by email and by posting the updated policy on our website. The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.

Contact Information

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

  • Email: privacy@alliedpro.org
  • Phone: (555) 123-4567
  • Mail: AlliedPro Privacy Office
    123 Medical Plaza Drive, Suite 400
    Chicago, IL 60601

We are committed to working with you to resolve any privacy concerns you may have.