Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

⚠️ IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY: This website and its content are provided solely for educational purposes and professional reference for qualified healthcare professionals.

NOT FOR MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS: The information contained herein is NOT intended for use in medical diagnosis, treatment planning, or patient care decisions. This content should never be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment, clinical assessment, or direct patient consultation.

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY: This resource is intended exclusively for use by licensed healthcare professionals, including but not limited to physicians, radiologists, technologists, and other qualified medical personnel. It should not be accessed or relied upon by patients or the general public for medical decisions.

1. About Protocol.Help

Protocol.Help is an educational platform designed to provide imaging protocol information and guidelines for healthcare professionals. Our mission is to serve as a reference tool for qualified medical personnel in their professional practice.

2. Information We Collect

No Personal Health Information: We do not collect, store, or process any personal health information (PHI) or patient data.

Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics including:

Pages visited and search queries (anonymized)
Technical information (browser type, device type, IP address)
Usage patterns and preferences (anonymized)

Local Storage: We may use browser local storage to save user preferences such as favorite protocols and display settings. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

3. How We Use Information

Any information we collect is used solely to:

Improve the educational content and user experience
Analyze usage patterns to enhance the platform
Ensure proper functionality of the website
Maintain security and prevent misuse

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research or educational purposes only.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of data. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Professional Responsibility

Healthcare Provider Responsibility: Healthcare professionals using this platform are responsible for:

Verifying all information against current medical standards
Exercising independent professional judgment
Ensuring compliance with local regulations and institutional policies
Maintaining patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable laws

7. Limitation of Liability

Protocol.Help and its operators disclaim all liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of this educational platform. Users assume all responsibility for the appropriate use of this information in their professional practice.

8. Compliance with Regulations

This platform is designed to comply with:

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) where applicable
Other relevant healthcare and privacy regulations

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any changes.

10. Age Restrictions

This platform is intended for use by licensed healthcare professionals only. It is not intended for use by individuals under 18 years of age or by unlicensed individuals seeking medical information.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this privacy policy or concerns about our practices, please contact us through the appropriate professional channels.

Remember: This platform is for educational purposes only and should never replace professional medical consultation, institutional protocols, or evidence-based clinical decision-making.