Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Portnoff Management Corp., operating as MedSchoolGuru (“MedSchoolGuru,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access our website, platform, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and expressly consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described below. If you do not agree, you must not use our Services.
1. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
Portnoff Management Corp. (MedSchoolGuru)
14 Madison Ave, Richmond Hill ON. L4E2Z7, Canada
Email: operations@medschoolbro.com
2. Educational Use Only
MedSchoolGuru is provided for educational purposes only and does not provide medical advice. All platform content is designed to support study and learning, not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have medical concerns, seek the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.
3. Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to all information we collect through:
- Our website(s) and online platform(s).
- Free and paid account registration.
- Purchases of one-time access to our educational tools and materials.
It also applies to some content and data that may overlap with other products offered under our MedSchoolBro brand, which is operated by the same corporate entity (Portnoff Management Corp.).
4. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or under the minimum legal age in their jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.
5. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: Personal Information and Non-Personal/Anonymous Data.
5.1 Information You Provide to Us
- Name, email address, and password when you create an account.
- Payment and billing details when you purchase paid access.
- Information you provide when contacting us (support requests, feedback, testimonials).
- Any optional profile information you choose to share.
5.2 Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and other technical information.
- Usage data such as pages viewed, features accessed, time spent on the platform, and referring URLs.
- Cookies, pixel tags, and similar technologies to improve functionality and analytics.
5.3 Information from Related Brands
Because MedSchoolGuru is operated by the same corporate entity as MedSchoolBro, we may collect and share account and transaction data across these brands only to provide you with access to overlapping educational content and to manage your account.
6. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Services.
- Process transactions and deliver purchased access.
- Communicate with you about your account, support requests, and updates.
- Improve and personalize your experience.
- Send educational tips, promotions, and other marketing communications (you can opt out anytime).
- Enforce our Terms of Service and protect our legal rights.
7. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following cases:
- With service providers (payment processors, hosting companies, analytics providers) who assist in operating our Services.
- With related brands (e.g., MedSchoolBro) within Portnoff Management Corp. to facilitate content access and account management.
- For legal reasons, if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- In business transactions, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
8. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in.
- Remember preferences.
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the Services.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may limit certain features.
9. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
10. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to your personal information.
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements).
- Opt out of marketing communications.
To exercise your rights, contact us at operations@medschoolbro.com.
11. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of data transmission or storage is completely secure.
12. International Data Transfers
If you access our Services from outside Canada, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where privacy laws may differ. By using our Services, you consent to such transfers.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the latest version. Your continued use of the Services after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency about our data practices. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for trusting MedSchoolGuru with your medical education journey.