Privacy Policy
1. Introduction:
This Privacy Policy explains how Dermagyan.com collects, uses and protects information when you visit or interact with this website.
Dermagyan.com is an educational dermatology blog that mainly provides general information about skin, hair and nail health. It does not function as an online clinic, teleconsultation portal or electronic medical record system.
Our goal is to keep your data use minimal and transparent. By using Dermagyan.com, you are agreeing that any information collected through this site will be handled according to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, you should stop using the website.
2. Information we may collect:
We try to collect only limited, necessary information. Depending on how you use Dermagyan.com, we may receive:
Information you provide directly:
When you fill in a contact form, send us an email or submit feedback, you may share details like your name, email address, phone number and the content of your message.
You are in full control of what you choose to write in these fields. We recommend that you avoid sharing very sensitive medical or personal details here.
Technical and usage information (through analytics):
Like most websites, basic technical information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address and approximate location (city/region level)
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
- Pages visited, time spent on each page, and how you reached the site (for example, from Google or social media)
This information is usually collected in an aggregated and anonymous form to help us understand which pages are working well, which topics are popular, and where we can improve the site experience.
Dermagyan.com does not intentionally collect payment details, Aadhaar numbers, passwords or other highly sensitive financial information through this site. If any such details are accidentally shared in a message, we strongly advise you to delete it from your side and avoid sharing that type of data again.
3. How we use your information:
Whatever limited information we collect is used only for clear, practical purposes related to running and improving Dermagyan.com. For example:
To reply to you
If you contact us with a question, suggestion or feedback, we may use your name and email address or phone number to respond. We do not use your contact details to send bulk marketing messages unless you have specifically opted in.
- To improve the website and content:
Anonymous analytics data helps us understand which articles are most read, which pages people leave quickly, and whether the website is easy to navigate. This allows us to improve topics, structure and readability over time - To maintain security and performance:
Technical logs may be used to detect spam, misuse or attempts to attack the website (for example, repeated login attempts or bots). This helps protect both the website and its visitors.
We do not sell your personal information to any company or individual. If we ever work with a third‑party service provider (for example, an email newsletter service), we will expect them to follow similar privacy and security standards.
4. Cookies and analytics:
Dermagyan.com may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the website running smoothly and to understand how visitors use it.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files saved on your device when you visit a website. They can help remember simple preferences (such as language or display settings) and allow us to measure how many people visit which pages.
Types of cookies that may be used
- Essential or functional cookies: basic cookies that help the website load correctly and remember simple preferences.
- Analytics cookies: used to collect anonymous information about how users interact with the site (for example, which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and whether they come back).
Analytics tools
We may use common analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to gather aggregated usage data. This data usually does not identify you personally and is used to improve content and site performance.
Your control over cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. You can also choose to block some or all cookies. If you disable certain cookies, some features of the site may not work perfectly, but you will still be able to read the articles.
A separate Cookie Policy page can provide more technical detail, but this section gives you the main picture of how cookies may be used here.
5. How we protect your information:
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to help protect the limited information collected through Dermagyan.com from unauthorised access, misuse, loss or alteration. Examples may include secure hosting, updated software and access controls.
However, no website or internet transmission can ever be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Emails and online forms can potentially be intercepted or misdirected. For this reason, we recommend:
- Not sharing highly sensitive personal, financial or detailed medical information through basic contact forms or email.
- Using secure channels (such as in‑person consultation or trusted telemedicine platforms) for detailed clinical discussions.
If we become aware of any significant security issue that may affect your data, we will take appropriate steps to investigate and address it.
6. Third‑party links:
Dermagyan.com may include links to external websites, research articles, videos, tools or other resources. These links are provided only for additional information or convenience.
Once you click a link and leave Dermagyan.com, we have no control over how that external website collects, uses or protects your data. Their content and privacy practices may be different from ours.
We are not responsible for the accuracy, security or privacy policies of third‑party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of any website you visit, especially if you plan to create an account, share personal data or make a payment there.
7. Children’s privacy:
Content on Dermagyan.com can be useful for parents and caregivers of children with skin conditions, but the website itself is not designed to directly collect personal information from children under 18 years of age.
We expect that any information provided via contact forms or email will be submitted by adults (for example, parents, guardians or adult patients). If you are under 18, you should involve a parent or guardian before sharing information through this website.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has shared personal information with us without your consent, you can contact us. We will review the request and remove such information where appropriate.
8. Your choices and rights:
Depending on the laws of your country or region, you may have certain rights related to your personal information. Even in simple blog setups like Dermagyan.com, we aim to respect reasonable requests, such as:
- Right to access and correction
You can request to know what basic personal information (like your name, email address and messages) we may have stored from your contact with us. If any of it is incorrect or outdated, you can ask us to correct or update it. - Right to deletion (where applicable)
You may ask us to delete personal information that you previously shared (for example, old contact form entries), unless there is a valid reason to keep it (such as legal obligations or security records).
To exercise these rights, you can contact us using the details given in the “Contact information” section. For your safety, we may ask for reasonable proof that you are the owner of the data before acting on your request.
You also have control over cookies via your browser settings, as described earlier.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy:
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example when:
- We add new features or sections to Dermagyan.com.
- We start using new tools (such as analytics or newsletter services) that affect how data is handled.
- Legal or regulatory requirements change and we need to adjust our practices.
Whenever we make significant changes, we will update the text on this page and adjust the “last updated” date accordingly. The newest version of the Privacy Policy will always be available here.
By continuing to use Dermagyan.com after a revised Privacy Policy has been posted, you are indicating that you have read and agreed to the updated version. If you do not agree with the changes, you should stop using the website.
10. Contact information:
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, you can contact us via the details on our Contact page