Introduction to Our Privacy Policy
This Privacy policy outlines how KDCH collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website, app, software, and services. We prioritize protecting your personal information and take reasonable measures to ensure its security, integrity, and privacy.
1. Personal Information Collection and Use
KDCH collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:
1. Service Operation and Improvement: To operate, improve, and personalize the site and services.
2. Service Provision: To provide services and information related to the Site.
3. Communication: To communicate with you about your user account and site updates.
4. Marketing and Advertising: To send you relevant educational content, marketing, and advertising information from KDCH and its partners.
5. Research and Development: To develop and research new services.
6. Notifications and Information: To notify you about questionnaires, events, and provide information via emails.
7. System Administration: For system administration, troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research, statistical, and survey purposes.
8. Coordination with Third Parties: To coordinate with institutions, such as the ministry of health.
9. Statistical Reporting: To report aggregated statistical information about browsing patterns and actions.
2. Account Information Collection:
When you create an account with KDCH, we'll collect your personal details, including:
Name (first and last),Email address, professional info (specialty, profession, job title),Phone number (mobile and/or landline),address, other registration-required info we'll also collect Content you upload to the site (user-generated Content),additional info needed to deliver prizes or rewards for KDCH point and campaign activities.
 Third-party services: KDCH partners with others (like for CME) and may collect more personal info for these services.
 Advertisers: KDCH isn't responsible for advertisers' privacy policies; you'll be subject to theirs when you click their ads.
 Device and usage info: KDCH collects device data (IP address, browser type, etc.) and may track location.
 Cookies and tracking: KDCH uses cookies to improve the site, store user info, and track usage. You can opt out, but it might limit site functionality.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
The Kozhikode district cooperative hospital Ltd outlining specific cases or circumstances under which they might disclose personal data Third Parties in Partnership or Contractual Relationship with KDCH :-KDCH has partnerships with third-party vendors to help achieve the purposes outlined in their privacy policy. They might share personal info with these vendors, such as:
 Validating professional credentials (e.g., licensure status for healthcare professionals)
 Fulfilling contractual obligations KDCH requires these vendors to use the shared info only for intended purposes and comply with relevant data protection regulations.
Advertisers:
  When you encounter ads through our Services, we may share certain personal information (like name, specialty, and country of residence) and engagement data (such as views, interactions, or requests for promotional content) with advertisers and their representatives.
As a registered user, we may also share your personal information with potential advertisers.
Rest assured that we will never share your direct contact information (email, phone number, or mailing address) without your explicit consent.
Career
When signing up for KDCH Career, you'll need to provide:
 Resume
This allows KDCH, employers, or recruiters to contact you about potential job opportunities. You'll need to agree to KDCH Career's privacy policy to use the service.

Continuing Medical Education(CME)
For Continuing Medical Education (CME) purposes, KDCH may share your personal info (name, email, workplace address, license registration number, and module completion status) with:
 Partner companies in the healthcare industry sponsoring the module
 Medical associations for accreditation and record-keeping You can opt out by choosing not to enroll in the CME service.
Affiliates
KDCH may share personal info with:
 Affiliates: To achieve purposes outlined in the Privacy Policy
 During corporate transactions: In cases of mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, or reorganization, personal info may be transferred or shared as part of the deal
4. Possibility of disclosure of information

KDCH outlines specific circumstances for disclosing personal information, including:  Compliance with laws and regulations
 Protecting individuals from harm
 Preventing fraud or abuse
 Protecting ownership rights
 Responding to government or court orders
 Promoting public health and child welfare
 Using anonymized data for statistical purposes
 With user consent
 When deemed reasonably necessary by KDCH
5. Amendment to this Privacy Policy
KDCH reserves the right to amend or revise the privacy policy at any time, with changes taking effect upon posting on the site. Users will be notified through prominent notice.
Key points:
 Changes can be made at any time
 Notice will be prominently posted on the website
 Changes take effect upon posting