Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st July 2025

Last Updated: 18th September 2026

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1. Who We Are

MedPod Learn is operated by Standclear Medical Education (Ltd), based in the United Kingdom.
For privacy matters, please contact: privacy@medpodlearn.com

2. What Data We Collect

We collect only the data necessary to deliver our service:

• Name, email address, and clinical role
• App usage activity (e.g. episode completion, MCQ progress)
• Device/browser details, crash logs, and analytics
• Cookie data (only for analytics and functionality)

Podcast transcripts are used internally to create educational materials. They are not published or made available to users.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Track CPD/CME progress
• Deliver reminders and educational suggestions
• Improve our platform through analytics and crash reporting
• Send optional updates if you opt in

We do not use your data for advertising or resale.

4. Legal Basis

We rely on:

• Contractual necessity to provide your account
• Consent for notifications and optional emails
• Legitimate interest for anonymised analytics and performance improvement

5. Sharing Your Data

We only share data with trusted service providers:

• Firebase / Google Cloud (hosting, analytics)
• Mailchimp (optional newsletter, opt-in only)
• OpenAI (for educational content generation – anonymised only)

Your data is never sold or monetised.

6. International Transfers

We ensure all service providers outside the UK have adequate safeguards (e.g. SCCs or UK Data Bridge).

7. Use of Podcast Audio

The original podcast audio remains the property of its creators. It is streamed unaltered from their published RSS feeds.

MedPod Learn uses episode transcripts internally to create accompanying educational materials, including summaries, questions and reflection prompts. These transcripts are never published or made available to users.

8. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access, correction, or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the UK ICO (www.ico.org.uk)

9. Cookies

We use minimal cookies for functionality and analytics. No advertising or third-party tracking cookies are used.

10. Data Retention

We retain user data while your account is active. You may request deletion at any time.