PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: March 2025
Version 1.0
This Privacy Policy describes how Academy of Medical Wisdom, LLC, doing business as Wysdom (“Wysdom,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you use our websites, mobile applications, and other online services and tools (collectively, the “Services”), or when you otherwise interact with us.
Wysdom is built for healthcare professionals, fellows, residents, and other members of the allied health community. This Privacy Policy applies solely to the information we collect through our Services or in the course of our interactions with you.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this document. In some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as posting a notice on our homepage or sending you an email notification). We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically so that you are up-to-date about our data collection and use practices.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you choose to provide directly to us, for example when you:
- Create or update an account on our Services;
- Participate in any interactive features of our Services;
- Complete a form, survey, or application (e.g., job applications);
- Engage with us via social media;
- Request support or otherwise communicate with us.
Depending on the nature of your interaction, we may collect details such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Postal address
- Phone number
- Specialty or sub-specialty
- Employment or workplace information
- Any additional information you choose to provide
When you access or use the Services, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- Log Information: Details about your usage (e.g., pages viewed, browser type, time and date of access, IP address, and the referring page).
- Device Information: Details about the computer or mobile device you use (e.g., hardware model, operating system, unique device identifiers, and network information).
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We (and our service providers) use cookies, web beacons, and related tracking technologies to improve user experiences, understand engagement with our Services, and gather analytics data. These technologies also help us identify your session, remember your preferences, and assess the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. For further information about cookies and how to disable them, see Section 8. “Your Choices” below.
We may receive information about you from third-party partners, such as analytics providers, advertisers, and social media platforms. For instance, if you follow or interact with us on a social media site, we may gain access to certain details about your profile, subject to the authorization procedures of that platform.
We may use the information we collect for purposes that include:
- Service Provision and Enhancement: Operate, maintain, optimize, and improve the Services.
- Transaction Processing: Provide you with services or products you request, process payments, and communicate with you about transactions.
- Customer Support:Respond to questions and requests, provide technical assistance, and send administrative communications (e.g., notices, updates, and security alerts).
- Communications and Marketing:Inform you about products, services, promotions, rewards, events, or news we believe may be relevant to your interests.
- Analytics and Insights:Monitor and analyze trends, usage patterns, and user activities in connection with our Services.
- Security and Fraud Prevention:Detect, investigate, and prevent potential unauthorized access, fraudulent transactions, or other illegal activity.
- Personalization: Tailor the Services to you by delivering relevant ads, content, or features that align with your professional interests.
- Combination of Data:Link or combine information received from other sources to better understand your needs and deliver improved services.
- Legal Compliance and Protection: Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or enforceable governmental requests, and protect the rights, property, and safety of Wysdom, our users, or others.
- Other Purposes:Carry out any other purpose that is disclosed to you at the time of collection or for which you consent.
We may share or disclose the information we collect in the following ways:
- Service Providers and Vendors: We engage third parties to carry out tasks on our behalf (e.g., data hosting, analytics, or payment processing). They may need access to certain information to provide these services.
- Publicly Accessible Content: Content you post in publicly-accessible areas of the Services (e.g., discussion forums) is visible to other users or, in some cases, the public.
- Business Partners and Sponsors: We may share certain limited personal information (such as name, specialty, or engagement data) with our advertisers, sponsors, or other partners who may use it to evaluate campaign performance and reach prospective audiences.
- Legal Requirements: We may share information if required to do so by law or if we believe that disclosure is necessary to (a) comply with a legal obligation, (b) protect or defend our rights, (c) prevent wrongdoing, or (d) respond to legal requests.
- Transfer of Assets: If we become involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, user information may be disclosed or transferred as part of that transaction.
- Affiliates: We may share information between and among Wysdom and our current or future affiliates and related entities.
- Consent or Direction: We may share or disclose information about you if we have your consent or if you direct us to do so.
- Aggregated or De-identified Data: We may also share aggregated or anonymized data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you.
You may choose to disclose information in interactive areas of our Services or via social sharing features (such as a “Like” button). If you engage with these features, the data you provide can be shared with your social network or the public, depending on your settings. Please consult the respective privacy policies of these third-party platforms for details about their data handling practices.
If you apply for a job through our “Careers” section or by any other means, we may collect personal information relating to your background, credentials, work experience, and any other relevant details. We use this information to:
- Process and evaluate your application;
- Conduct recruitment and hiring activities;
- Monitor recruitment statistics;
- Comply with legal obligations; and
- Investigate or prevent any potential violation of law, this Privacy Policy, or our Terms of Use.
We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information against loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access. However, no security practice is entirely foolproof. We encourage you to help protect your information by:
- Keeping your account credentials confidential;
- Using secure networks to access our Services; and
- Promptly notifying us if you suspect any unauthorized access to your account.
Wysdom is headquartered in the United States, and the information we collect is subject to U.S. law. By using our Services or otherwise providing information to us, you understand and consent to the processing of your information in the United States and other countries where our partners or service providers operate.
8. Your Choices
You may review, update, or correct certain information in your account by logging in or contacting us at [email protected]. If you wish to deactivate or close your account, please email us. We may keep certain details for legal or legitimate business reasons (e.g., recordkeeping), and we may also retain cached or archived copies for a limited period.
You can opt out of receiving marketing or promotional emails by following the instructions in those emails or by contacting us at [email protected]. Even if you opt out, we may still send non-promotional messages (e.g., information about your account).
With your consent, we may send you push notifications or alerts to your mobile device. You can deactivate these messages at any time in your device’s settings.
Depending on where you live, you may have legal rights to:
- Access: Request details about personal information we hold about you and obtain a copy in a portable format (where applicable).
- Rectify: Correct any personal information that is inaccurate or outdated.
- Delete: Ask us to delete personal information we no longer need to maintain.
- Opt Out of “Sale”: In certain jurisdictions, sharing data with third parties may be considered a “sale.” You can opt out of such sharing by contacting us (see contact info below) or by using any applicable “Do Not Sell” mechanism on our Services.
- Limit or Object to Processing: Where provided by law, object to or ask us to restrict certain processing.
To submit a request, email [email protected]. We may request additional information to verify your identity. You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf, subject to verification requirements under applicable law.
- Block Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse or remove cookies.
- Browser Extensions: Use privacy-focused browsers or plug-ins to block or manage tracking technologies.
- Google Analytics: To opt out of Google Analytics, install the official browser extension (available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
- Do Not Track: We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. Learn more at http://www.allaboutdnt.com.
Our Services may include links to websites not operated by us. Any information you submit on these external sites is governed by their privacy policies, not this one. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any external websites you visit.
We store personal information for as long as it is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, to meet legal and compliance obligations, and for any applicable recordkeeping purposes. The retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and legal or operational requirements.
If you have questions, comments, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us at:
Academy of Medical Wisdom, LLC (d/b/a Wysdom)
171 Main Street #111
Los Altos, CA 94022
Email: [email protected]
Below is a quick overview of our data practices. Please read the entire Privacy Policy for detailed information.
Data Category | How Collected | Primary Purposes | Key Disclosures | Opt-Out |
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Identifiers (e.g., name, email, IP address) | When you use our Services | Operate & improve Services; marketing | Shared with service providers, business partners | Business Partners only |
Professional info (e.g., specialty, workplace) | When you create an account or apply for a job | Operate & improve Services; marketing | Shared with service providers, business partners | Business Partners only |
Commercial info (e.g., service use data) | From your interactions with our Services | Provide & personalize Services; marketing | Shared with service providers, business partners | Business Partners only |
Internet or network activity (e.g., browsing history) | Cookies, logs, analytics | Improve Services, analytics, marketing | Shared with service providers, business partners | Business Partners only |
Geolocation data | When you use location-based Services | Provide & personalize Services | Service providers | No |
Visual information (e.g., videos you upload) | When you submit uploads | Operate Services | Service providers | No |
Employment-related information | Job applications | Recruitment & compliance | Service providers | No |
Please note: “No” in the “Opt-Out” column means we do not offer a direct opt-out from these disclosures if required by our Service functionality, except where required by law. “Business Partners only” indicates that we may share data with business partners, and you can opt out of certain types of sharing as permitted by law.