Privacy Policy

September 4, 2023 posted by Arabella Simmons

Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Policy describes how MedSelected.com: Pharmaceuticals Guide ("MedSelected.com," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information in connection with our website and related services available in the United States of America. This Policy applies to information we collect online through MedSelected.com and any related communications, including email newsletters and inquiries.

By accessing or using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our services.

Owner and Contact Information

Owner: Arabella Simmons

Postal Address: 5500 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, United States

Email: [email protected]

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact us using the information above.

Definitions

"Personal information" means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular consumer or household. "Processing" means any operation performed on personal information, including collection, use, storage, disclosure, and deletion. "Sell," "sale," and "sharing" have the meanings assigned by applicable U.S. state privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Identifiers and contact information, such as name, email address, and postal address when you contact us, subscribe to communications, or submit inquiries.
Content of communications, such as messages you send to us, including any information you choose to include.
Preferences, such as communication preferences and consent choices.

Information Collected Automatically

Device and usage information, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, operating system, referring/exit pages, pages viewed, links clicked, and timestamps.
Approximate location (e.g., city, state) derived from IP address.
Cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies used to recognize your browser, remember preferences, measure site activity, and support analytics and advertising.

Information from Third Parties

Service providers and partners may provide analytics insights, advertising-related information, or aggregated performance data.
Publicly available sources, where permitted by law.

Sensitive Information

We do not seek to collect sensitive personal information (for example, precise geolocation, health data, or government identifiers). Please do not submit sensitive information to us. If you voluntarily provide such information, we will process it only as necessary for the purpose for which it was provided and in accordance with applicable law.

De-Identified and Aggregated Data

We may create and use de-identified or aggregated data for research, reporting, and site improvement. We take reasonable steps to prevent re-identification and will not attempt to re-identify such data, except as permitted by law.

How We Use Information

Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services.
Respond to inquiries, provide customer support, and manage our communications.
Send administrative messages and, where permitted, marketing or informational communications.
Analyze site performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience.
Support advertising and measure the effectiveness of content and campaigns.
Detect, prevent, and protect against fraud, abuse, security risks, and legal liabilities.
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use first-party and third-party cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, conduct analytics, and support interest-based advertising. You can manage cookies through your browser settings, including blocking, deleting, or limiting cookies. If you disable cookies, certain features may not function as intended.

Analytics, Advertising, and Social Features

We may work with analytics providers to help us understand site usage and with advertising partners to deliver, measure, and improve ads. These partners may set their own cookies or use similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites or applications. This activity may be considered "sharing" or a "sale" of personal information under certain state laws, even when no money changes hands.

Disclosure of Information

Service providers and vendors who process data on our behalf for functions such as hosting, analytics, communications, security, and advertising.
Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, asset sale, financing, or similar transaction.
Legal and compliance purposes, including responding to lawful requests, protecting rights, safety, and property, and enforcing our terms.
With your consent or at your direction.

We do not sell personal information for money. We may "share" or otherwise make available identifiers, device data, and internet or network activity to advertising and analytics partners for cross-context behavioral advertising as described above.

Your Choices

Email communications: You may opt out of non-transactional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in the message or by contacting us at [email protected]. We may still send you service or transactional messages.
Cookies and tracking: Adjust your browser or device settings to manage cookies and tracking technologies.
Global Privacy Control: Where applicable, we recognize browser-based Global Privacy Control signals as an opt-out of sale/sharing for that browser.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary based on the type of data and purpose of processing. When retention is no longer necessary, we will delete, de-identify, or aggregate the information in a reasonable time frame.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will take appropriate steps to delete it. Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided us information may contact us at [email protected].

State-Specific Privacy Rights (United States)

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have the following rights, subject to legal exceptions:

Right to know/access: Request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected, the categories of sources, the business or commercial purposes, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclosed personal information.
Right to deletion: Request deletion of personal information we collected from you.
Right to correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Right to opt out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information: If we collect sensitive information, limit our use and disclosure to permitted purposes.
Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

Categories of personal information we may collect and disclose for business purposes include: identifiers (e.g., IP address, email), internet or network activity (e.g., browsing history on our site, interactions with pages), approximate geolocation (at the city/state level), and inferences drawn from the foregoing to improve services. We disclose these categories to service providers and, where applicable, to analytics and advertising partners.

Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not sell personal information for money. We may share personal information with advertising and analytics partners in a manner that could be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. You may opt out by emailing [email protected] with the subject line "California Opt-Out" and by enabling a browser-based Global Privacy Control signal.

Submitting Requests: You or your authorized agent may submit access, deletion, or correction requests by emailing [email protected] or by mail to 5500 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, United States. We may need to verify your identity (for example, by confirming access to your email address or requesting limited additional information). Authorized agents must provide proof of authorization, and we may require the consumer to verify their identity directly. We will respond within 45 days, or notify you of an extension where permitted.

Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah Residents

Residents of these states may have rights to access, correct, delete, obtain a portable copy of personal information, and opt out of targeted advertising, sale of personal data, and certain profiling. To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or by mail at the address above. We will verify requests as required by law and respond within the applicable statutory period.

Appeals: If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision email with "Privacy Appeal" in the subject line or by writing to our postal address. We will inform you in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including an explanation, within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Nevada Residents

Nevada residents may opt out of the sale of certain personal information. Although we do not sell personal information for money, you may submit an opt-out request by emailing [email protected].

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) setting. Because no uniform standard has been adopted, we do not respond to DNT signals. We do, however, recognize Global Privacy Control signals where required by law.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party sites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

International Visitors

Our services are intended for use in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other jurisdictions, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

Health Information Notice

MedSelected.com provides informational content about pharmaceuticals, diseases, and supplements and is not a healthcare provider or a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Information you provide to us through the site is not protected health information under HIPAA.

CAN-SPAM Compliance

If you receive marketing emails from us, you may unsubscribe at any time using the instructions in the email or by contacting [email protected]. We will honor opt-out requests as required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Effective Date" below indicates when this Policy was last revised. Your continued use of the website after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

How to Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

MedSelected.com: Pharmaceuticals Guide
c/o Arabella Simmons
5500 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick, MD 21703, United States
Email: [email protected]

Effective Date: August 21, 2025