Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 10, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to DoctorPharmaData ("we," "us," or "our"). DoctorPharmaData is operated by OpenDataHQ. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.doctorpharmadata.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. Information We Collect

DoctorPharmaData is a read-only information service. We do not require user accounts or collect personal health information. We may collect:

  • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date/time stamps
  • Search Queries: Anonymized search terms entered on the Site to improve functionality
  • Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and language preferences
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: As described in Section 5 below

3. Physician Payment & Open Payments Data

All physician payment data displayed on DoctorPharmaData is sourced from the CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) public database. This data is publicly available and required by federal law to be disclosed by pharmaceutical and medical device companies. We do not collect, store, or display any private health information about patients or visitors.

Important: Payment data does not imply wrongdoing. Many payments represent legitimate professional activities such as research, education, and consulting.

4. How We Use Information

Any information collected is used solely to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the DoctorPharmaData service
  • Understand usage patterns and optimize performance
  • Prevent abuse, spam, and unauthorized access
  • Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information to third parties. We do not share personal information with pharmaceutical companies, physicians, or healthcare organizations.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Theme preferences (dark/light mode) stored in browser local storage. Necessary for basic site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (GA4) cookies to understand visitor behavior in aggregate.
  • Advertising Cookies: Google AdSense and its partners may place cookies to serve advertisements and track browsing activity across websites.

6. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, DAA Opt-Out, or NAI Opt-Out.

7. Third-Party Services

  • Google AdSense: Advertising display and personalization
  • Google Analytics (GA4): Anonymous usage statistics
  • Google Gemini AI: Payment analysis generation (no user data sent; only public CMS data)
  • Cloud Hosting (AWS): Infrastructure and content delivery

8. Data Retention

We retain log data and analytics information for up to 26 months. Cookie data retention depends on the specific cookie type and your browser settings. CMS Open Payments data is retained indefinitely as public government data.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

DoctorPharmaData is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information. Contact us at privacy@opendatahq.com.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: access, correct, or delete personal information; opt out of personalized advertising; withdraw consent; or lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA. European residents may have rights under the GDPR. Contact privacy@opendatahq.com to exercise your rights.

12. International Data Transfers

Our servers are located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. For privacy inquiries, contact privacy@opendatahq.com.