Effective Date: 3.10.2026
Contacting Us About This Policy:
If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, you can contact us at [email protected] and include "Privacy Policy" in the subject line. If you have any questions related to your rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) or General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you may also contact us at this address. Please write "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line to help us route your request appropriately.
This Privacy Policy explains how BlackDoctor, Inc. ("BD," "we," "us," or "our") may collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you interact with our digital properties and services. This Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our data practices or applicable laws, so we encourage you to review it regularly.
BlackDoctor, Inc. owns and operates the BlackDoctor.com website and associated features, including but not limited to: digital health and wellness content, newsletters, sponsored campaigns, media appearances, videos, event registrations, email communications, and social media interactions (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through your interaction with the Services, regardless of how you access them (e.g., desktop, mobile, email, or third-party platforms).
This Policy describes:
Except where otherwise specified, BlackDoctor, Inc. is the data controller for purposes of U.S. privacy laws and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), meaning we determine how and why your information is processed.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at [email protected] and include "Privacy Policy" in the subject line. For questions specifically related to rights under CCPA, CPRA, or GDPR, please include "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line.
This Policy applies only to the Services operated by BlackDoctor, Inc. It does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms linked to or from our Services, or operated by sponsors, advertisers, or other partners.
Our website is intended for use by individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18.
We may collect and process ("Process") different types of information from you ("User Information") depending on how you interact with our Services. The categories below describe the types of personal information we may collect, along with non-exhaustive examples.
Information that identifies you as an individual, such as your name, login credentials, preferences for health topics or content, responses to surveys or quizzes, photographs, or other identifiers you choose to provide.
Information used to communicate with you, such as your email address or public social media handles or profiles.
Records of any consents you've provided, including the date, time, method of consent, and what you consented to.
Information such as your age, gender, ethnicity, or other demographic details you choose to provide, where applicable.
Information related to your health interests, conditions, or concerns, whether provided directly by you or inferred from your activity on our Services (for example, the health topics you read about).
Geographic location data about your device, including city or ZIP-level information derived from IP address, or more precise data if you have opted in.
If you interact with us on behalf of an organization, we may collect your professional contact details and employer name.
Any feedback, comments, or public posts (including on social media) regarding BlackDoctor, Inc. or its services.
In addition, we collect the following categories of "Other Information", which may sometimes be classified as Personal Information under certain laws:
Information about how you use the Services, such as pages visited, links clicked, time spent on pages, search terms, and referring/exit pages.
Including pages visited before and after using our Services, and your interactions with third-party ads or affiliate offers.
Device type and browser, screen resolution, language settings, operating system, and system configurations.
A unique identifier assigned to your device by your Internet Service Provider.
Device advertising IDs (e.g., IDFA for Apple, GAID for Android), which are used to support personalized advertising.
This includes cookies, pixel tags, eTags, JavaScript, web beacons, local shared objects (e.g., Flash cookies), and local storage (e.g., HTML5). These technologies may track your interactions with our site, third-party content, and email communications to help deliver relevant experiences.
May include IP addresses, browser types, internet service providers, date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and clickstream data.
We may collect data through mobile analytics tools to understand how our apps or mobile content are used, including crash reports and feature usage.
In jurisdictions where required by law, some of the "Other Information" described above may be treated as Personal Information. In those cases, we process it in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
"Personal Information" means data that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you.
"Process" or "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Information, such as collection, recording, structuring, use, sharing, storage, or deletion.
We do not intentionally collect or process sensitive personal information, such as government identifiers, health conditions, biometric data, or other categories defined under applicable privacy laws (e.g., the California Privacy Rights Act or the GDPR). However, some information you voluntarily submit such as health-related interests, race/ethnicity (for diversity-focused content), or demographic details in surveys may qualify as sensitive under some laws.
Where we do Process sensitive personal data, we do so only with your explicit consent and in accordance with applicable law. For example, if you sign up for a health newsletter or engage with certain campaigns, we may request your consent to use that information for personalization or analytics. You can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or changing your preferences (see Section 6 and Section 15).
The Services are not intended for use by children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 13. If we become aware that a user under 13 has submitted personal information, we will promptly delete it. Users under 18 are not permitted to make purchases or obtain coupons through our Services. If minors choose to post or submit personal information to public areas of the Services, unintended consequences such as unsolicited contact may occur.
We may collect or obtain User Information about you from a variety of sources and use it for legitimate business purposes, as described in this section.
We may collect or receive your information:
We may also generate new User Information about you internally, such as records of your interactions with us or aggregated metrics on usage and engagement.
We may use your User Information for the following purposes:
Please be aware that any information you voluntarily submit in public areas of the Services (such as forums, comment threads, or social platforms) may be visible to others and could be used to identify you. We encourage you to avoid sharing sensitive or personally identifiable information in these areas.
You may change or remove publicly available information through your profile settings or by contacting us at [email protected]. We will respond to such requests in accordance with applicable laws and will notify you if we are unable to fully comply and why.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party services, platforms, or advertisers that may collect information about you or disclose information to us. We encourage you to review the privacy practices of those third parties independently.
We may process and share your User Information for a variety of legitimate business purposes, in accordance with applicable laws. These purposes include the following:
We use your information to provide access to our content, newsletters, chat areas, forums, and community features. This includes managing your user account and preferences, responding to your inquiries, and delivering customer support.
We use your data to operate, analyze, and enhance the functionality and performance of the Services. This includes personalizing your experience, identifying technical issues, developing new content and features, and notifying you of changes to our Services or policies.
In certain cases, we may use third-party data or internal records to verify your identity or submitted contact information, such as when fulfilling requests or sending promotional items.
We may engage with you through surveys, polls, quizzes, or feedback tools to learn more about your interests, preferences, and satisfaction. This information also helps us conduct internal research and improve audience engagement.
We may contact you through email, SMS, social media, phone, or other methods to provide you with newsletters, sponsored content, surveys, promotional campaigns, health education materials, or updates. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions or contacting us at [email protected].
We use User Information to provide relevant advertising based on your interests and behavior. This includes measuring ad performance, refining audience segments, and sharing aggregated data with advertising partners. We may also use this data to inform our strategies for audience development and engagement.
We track browsing activity and content interaction to understand how users engage with the Services. We may also evaluate your shopping behavior, campaign response, and purchase traffic to improve content and revenue performance.
We use cookies and tracking technologies to present relevant shopping content and offers. For example, we may track how much you spend with certain partners or how you respond to a coupon in order to offer more relevant deals in the future.
We may use your interactions with our content to identify potential customer leads for our partners, advertisers, and sponsors. We also promote BlackDoctor, Inc. services and partnerships to interested professionals, businesses, and organizations.
We market our services to current and prospective advertisers, content contributors, healthcare professionals, and sponsors. This includes direct outreach campaigns, content promotion, and communications designed to build business relationships.
We use your data to manage and secure our systems, servers, and networks. This includes fraud detection, login monitoring, implementation of cybersecurity measures, and regular compliance checks.
We process information for internal business purposes such as budgeting, accounting, compliance, reporting, human resources, and vendor management. This may also include contract management and legal compliance for financial transactions.
We may use and disclose your information to investigate potential violations of our Terms of Use or applicable laws, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of BlackDoctor.com, our users, or the public.
We may disclose information when required by court order, subpoena, or legal process; in response to law enforcement or regulatory inquiries; or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights or to prevent harm.
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you may:
To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected]. We may verify your identity before processing your request.
We, along with our service providers, advertising partners, and analytics vendors, may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect and process information about your interactions with our Services. This includes assigning a unique identifier to your device or browser and associating it with behavioral data, device characteristics, and other User Information to better understand and serve our audience.
These technologies help us personalize content, deliver targeted advertising, analyze traffic patterns, measure campaign effectiveness, and enhance overall site functionality.
We may use the following technologies:
These tools may be deployed by BlackDoctor, Inc., our analytics providers, ad networks, or other third parties who provide services on our behalf.
We and our partners may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Some tracking technologies link your browsing or behavioral data across sessions, devices, or platforms. For example, if you read an article on BlackDoctor.com about diabetes, a third-party ad partner may later show you a health-related product offer on a different site.
We may also combine Online Data collected through cookies with Other Information or de-identified demographic data to improve ad targeting and site personalization. In some cases, this may result in inferred information about your interests or health concerns based on your activity across the web.
We and certain third parties may collect data for online behavioral advertising (also known as interest-based advertising). This means you may see ads on BlackDoctor.com and other platforms based on your past browsing behavior, content viewed, or inferred interests.
Our partners may use data from multiple sources, including your visits to other websites, to build a profile and serve you relevant advertising across different websites, applications, or media channels.
We may also license or share non-personally identifiable audience segments (such as users interested in heart health or mental wellness) with trusted partners to help them reach audiences with relevant messages. When we do, we implement contractual and technical safeguards to prevent re-identification of individuals.
You can control the use of cookies and tracking technologies through several mechanisms:
For more information about how we use cookies, and how to manage or delete them, please refer to our full Cookie Policy or contact us at [email protected].
We may process your User Information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), where applicable. The lawful bases for processing your information may include:
We may process your information where you have provided your clear, affirmative consent for a specific purpose, such as subscribing to newsletters or participating in surveys. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or adjusting your preferences.
We may process your information when it is necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request before entering into such a contract, for example, when you register for an account or participate in a sponsored campaign or sweepstakes.
We may process your information where we are required to do so by applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
In rare cases, we may process your personal information to protect the vital interests of you or another person, such as in emergency situations that pose a risk to health or safety.
We may process your information where it is necessary for the purposes of our legitimate business interests (or those of a third party), provided that those interests are not overridden by your fundamental rights and freedoms. This includes activities such as improving our services, marketing to users, analyzing engagement, ensuring security, and preventing fraud.
We evaluate all processing activities to ensure that your rights and interests are appropriately protected in accordance with applicable law.
We may disclose your User Information to certain third parties for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable law.
These disclosures may include:
If we engage any third-party processor to process your User Information, the processor will be bound by written contracts that require: (a) processing only in accordance with our instructions; (b) implementation of appropriate confidentiality, security, and data protection measures; and (c) compliance with all applicable privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our Services. Please review the privacy policies of any such third parties independently.
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information will be transferred to and processed in the U.S. By using our site, you consent to such transfers.
We implement a combination of technical, administrative, and organizational measures designed to protect your User Information from accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure or access, and other unlawful or unauthorized forms of processing, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
These measures may include, where appropriate:
We also rely on trusted third-party hosting and service providers who maintain their own security safeguards. These providers are contractually required to implement industry-standard measures to protect the data they process on our behalf.
In some cases, we may transfer certain User Information in a non-human-readable (e.g., hashed or tokenized) format to add an extra layer of protection.
However, no data transmission over the Internet or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information you transmit to us or that we store. You acknowledge that any such transmission is made at your own risk.
We strongly encourage you to take steps to protect your own data, such as:
If we become aware of a security breach involving your User Information, we will take steps to notify you and any relevant authorities in accordance with applicable law.
If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, please immediately notify us at [email protected].
We take every reasonable step to ensure that the User Information we collect, and process is relevant, limited, and proportionate to the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
We only collect and process User Information that is reasonably necessary to:
We do not intentionally collect more information than we need, nor do we retain data longer than necessary. Where possible, we also use aggregation, pseudonymization, or anonymization techniques to further minimize the amount of personal information processed.
We take every reasonable step to ensure that your User Information is kept accurate and up-to-date and is erased or rectified if we become aware of inaccuracies.
We are committed to maintaining accurate and up-to-date User Information. We take every reasonable step to ensure that the Personal Information we collect, store, and use is accurate, complete, and relevant for the purposes for which it is collected. If we become aware of any inaccuracies in your User Information, or if you inform us of any inaccuracies, we will promptly rectify or delete such information as appropriate, subject to applicable legal requirements.
If you believe any of the information we hold about you is incorrect or incomplete, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take reasonable steps to correct or update the information.
We retain your User Information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
The criteria we use to determine retention periods include:
In general, we retain most User Information for the duration of your use of our Services and for a reasonable period thereafter in accordance with our data retention schedule.
We take appropriate steps to ensure that your information is securely deleted or anonymized once it is no longer needed for its original purpose or legal retention requirements.
Online Data related to interest-based advertising (OBA) is retained by BlackDoctor, Inc., or its partners for no more than 180 days, after which it is deleted or de-identified. However, this 180-day period may restart if the same user re-engages with our content, advertisements, or Services during that time.
If you would like more information about our data retention practices or wish to request deletion of your personal data, you may contact us at [email protected].
Certain U.S. state privacy laws, including those in California (CCPA/CPRA), Virginia (VCDPA), Colorado (CPA), and Connecticut (CTDPA), grant residents specific rights regarding their personal information. These rights apply only to residents of those states. BlackDoctor.com is designed for people in the United States, and we do not provide services outside the U.S. If you are visiting from another country (including by using a VPN), these rights are not available to you.
If you are a resident of one of the U.S. states identified above, you may have the following rights, subject to certain limitations:
If you live in one of the states listed above and want to use any of your privacy rights, you can:
To protect your information, we may ask you to confirm your identity (or the identity of someone acting on your behalf). This could mean providing your name, email address, or other basic details we already have.
You can take direct steps to manage your privacy preferences, including opting out of newsletters, behavioral advertising, or the sale or sharing of your personal information. You may also exercise rights to access, correct, or delete your data depending on your state of residence.
If you reside in a U.S. state that grants you specific privacy rights, such as California, Virginia, Colorado, or Connecticut, you may request to:
To make such a request, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or completing our Privacy Request Form. We may require you to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
You may unsubscribe from any BlackDoctor.com email newsletters or marketing emails at any time by:
Please note that unsubscribing from marketing communications does not affect your receipt of important transactional emails (such as service updates or order confirmations).
If you have enabled push notifications through your mobile browser or device, you may disable them at any time through your device or browser settings.
If we collect your location through a mobile device, you can adjust your device settings to prevent access to location information at any time. Please note that disabling location services may impact certain features.
We use cookies and similar technologies to personalize content and deliver interest-based advertisements. You can manage your preferences by:
To learn more about our use of cookies, please see our Cookies and Tracking Technologies section.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. At this time, we do not respond to browser DNT signals. However, you may still manage your preferences through the opt-out tools mentioned above.
If you are a California resident, California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits you to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please email [email protected] with the subject line "Shine the Light Request."
Pursuant to California privacy regulations, BlackDoctor, Inc., publishes an annual summary of consumer privacy requests received and fulfilled. Our current metrics can be found at [insert link to compliance or regulatory info page].
NOTICE: We may sell your sensitive personal data, as defined under and in accordance with Texas law. For more information or to opt out, please see the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" section of this policy.
For more information concerning your use of the BlackDoctor.com website and related services, please consult the BlackDoctor.com Terms of Use, which is incorporated by reference into this Privacy Policy. The Terms of Use govern your access to and use of our site and services and include important provisions concerning your rights and obligations.
We encourage you to review the Terms of Use regularly, as we may update them from time to time. Your continued use of the site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.
BD provides general health and wellness information for educational purposes only. We are not a covered entity or business associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and do not collect protected health information (PHI).
We may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page to reflect the date the changes took effect.
If we make any material changes to how we collect, use, or share your information, we will provide notice by:
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. The version posted at the time of your use governs our data practices, and your continued use of the Services following any changes to this Privacy Policy will constitute your acceptance of those changes.
If you do not agree to the updated terms, you should discontinue use of the Services and contact us with any concerns.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].
We may collect and use the following categories of consumer health data in connection with your use of BlackDoctor.com:
We use this information to:
We may share consumer health data with:
We do not sell consumer health data without your consent. To opt out of the sale or sharing of your data for targeted advertising, please email us at [email protected] or follow the instructions in our "Your Privacy Rights" section.
If you are a resident of Washington or Nevada, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, you may:
We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.
We may update this Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal requirements or changes in our data practices. Please check back regularly. Changes will be posted here and reflected in the "Effective Date" at the top of this Privacy Policy.