At CareAbroads.com, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or engage with our content. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring a transparent, secure browsing experience.
Who We Are
Our website address is http://careabroads.com.
We specialize in providing comprehensive resources for medical tourism, offering expert guidance for those seeking affordable, high-quality healthcare abroad. Whether you’re looking for cosmetic surgery, dental treatments, or hair restoration options, we connect you with the best medical care across the globe.
What Personal Data We Collect and Why
We collect various types of personal data to enhance your experience and provide you with relevant services:
- Comments: When you leave comments on our site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve site functionality and personalize your experience. For details, please refer to our Cookies section below.
- Media Uploads: If you upload images, please ensure they do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS) as this data can be extracted by other visitors.
- Newsletter/Subscription: If you choose to subscribe to our updates, we collect your email address with your explicit consent.
- Analytics Data: We use analytics tools to monitor site performance and user engagement, which may collect anonymous data about your site usage.
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide personal data, such as when you opt into cookies or subscribe to newsletters, we process this data with your consent.
- Legitimate Interest: We may process certain data, such as website analytics, to improve site functionality and provide a better experience.
- Contractual Obligation: If you use services requiring personal information, data processing is essential for fulfilling the service.
Media
If you upload images to the website, please ensure that images do not contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies and Consent
Cookies enhance your browsing experience by storing site preferences and login information. When you first visit our website, you are prompted to consent to non-essential cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time or disable cookies via your browser settings.
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you interact with our site.
- Preference Cookies: Store your preferences, such as language settings.
If you would like to withdraw your consent to cookies, you may do so via the browser settings or by visiting our Cookie Settings page.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited the other website directly. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
How We Protect Your Data
We prioritize your data security with the following measures:
- Encryption: We use encryption protocols to protect personal information.
- Secure Servers: Data is stored on secure servers with regular updates and monitoring.
- Access Control: Access to data is limited to authorized personnel only.
We do not store sensitive information, such as credit card details, on our servers.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Comments: Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely.
- User Profiles: Registered user data is stored as long as the account remains active.
- Cookies: Expire based on the type (session cookies are deleted after each session, while others may last up to a year).
Your Rights Over Your Data
Under GDPR, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: If your data is incorrect, you can request it to be updated.
- Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your data, except where we need to retain it for legal reasons.
- Data Portability: You can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Withdraw Consent: If we are processing data based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [your email address].
Where Your Data Is Stored and Processed
Your data may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence. We take all necessary precautions to ensure that your data is handled securely under this Privacy Policy, regardless of where it is stored.
Third-Party Data Sharing and Processors
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Data may be shared with trusted third-party services only to help us operate the website, provide customer service, and improve your experience. These parties are obligated to use your data solely for the services they provide to us.
For example:
- Gravatar: For displaying profile images in comments (Privacy Policy available here).
- Analytics Providers: Help us understand site usage and improve services.
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
If you have any questions about data processing or if you have concerns about data security, please contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at [DPO email address].
Visitor Comments and Spam Detection
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service to ensure site security.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please review the Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your data.
Effective date: 06 November 2024