Privacy Policy — WikiChemia
WikiChemia ("us", "we", or "our") operates the WikiChemia website, WikiChemia App, Testify App, and the Drugify App (collectively, the "Service").
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data — including health-related data — when you use our Service, and the choices you have associated with that data.
By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
1. Definitions
- Service — The WikiChemia website and mobile applications (WikiChemia App, Testify App, Drugify App) operated by us.
- Personal Data — Data about a living individual who can be identified from those data.
- Health Data — Any information related to the physical or mental health of a user, including but not limited to medical test results, lab values, disease-related queries, medication history, and health conditions entered or accessed through the Service.
- Usage Data — Data collected automatically from the use of the Service (e.g., duration of page visits, device info).
- Cookies — Small pieces of data stored on your device.
- Data Controller — The entity that determines the purposes for which personal data are processed. WikiChemia is the Data Controller for your data.
- Data Processor / Service Provider — A third party that processes data on behalf of the Data Controller.
- User / Data Subject — Any living individual using the Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Data
We may collect the following personally identifiable information:
- Full name and email address
- Account credentials (if you register)
- Social network data (name, profile photo, email, gender, location) if you sign in via a social network
- Cookies and Usage Data
2.2 Health Data (Required Disclosure)
Our Service provides content and tools related to medical laboratory tests, diseases, medications, and general health topics. In connection with these features, we may access, collect, and process the following Health Data:
- Health-related search queries entered by the user within the Service (e.g., searching for a specific medical test or disease)
- Lab test reference values and results that a user inputs or reviews through the Service
- Medication and drug information accessed or saved by the user via Drugify App or WikiChemia App
- Disease-related information searched or bookmarked by the user
- Health assessments or quiz responses submitted through Testify App or related features
How We Use Health Data:
| Purpose | Details |
|---|---|
| Personalization | To deliver relevant medical content and test references tailored to your queries |
| Service improvement | To understand which health topics our users engage with most |
| Analytics | Aggregated, de-identified health query data may be analyzed to improve content quality |
| Support | To assist you when you contact us with health-content-related questions |
- We do not sell your Health Data to third parties.
- We do not use your Health Data for insurance, employment, or financial assessments.
- We do not share individually identifiable Health Data with advertisers.
- We do not use Health Data to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on users.
2.3 Usage Data
When you use the Service, we automatically collect: IP address, browser type and version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, device type, operating system, mobile device identifiers, unique advertising identifiers and other diagnostic data.
2.4 Location Data
We may collect and use your approximate location to deliver regionally relevant health content and improve Service personalization. Location data is not shared with third parties in a personally identifiable form.
2.5 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, beacons, and scripts to operate and improve the Service. Types of cookies we use:
- Session Cookies — To operate core Service functionality
- Preference Cookies — To remember your settings
- Security Cookies — For authentication and security
- Advertising Cookies — To serve relevant advertisements
You may instruct your browser to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the Service may not function correctly as a result.
2.6 Social Network Data
If you connect via Facebook, Google, or another social platform, we may receive your public profile data including name, email, profile photo, and gender, subject to that platform's privacy settings.
2.7 User-Generated Content
Comments, posts, or contributions you submit to the Service may be publicly visible and may be distributed outside the Service.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- To personalize your experience with relevant health and medical content
- To send service notifications, updates, and relevant newsletters (you may opt out at any time)
- To enable interactive features of the Service
- To provide customer support
- To monitor Service usage and detect technical issues
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process Personal Data (including Health Data) on the following legal bases:
- Consent — For Health Data processing, we rely on your explicit consent where required.
- Contractual necessity — To provide the Service you have requested.
- Legitimate interests — For analytics and service improvement, where not overridden by your rights.
- Legal obligation — Where required by applicable law.
5. Retention of Data
We retain Personal Data and Health Data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Usage Data is generally retained for shorter periods unless needed for security or legal compliance.
6. Transfer of Data
Your data, including Health Data, may be transferred to and processed in the United Arab Emirates or other countries with different data protection laws. By using the Service, you consent to this transfer. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
7. Disclosure of Data
We may disclose your data:
- To comply with a legal obligation or respond to lawful requests from public authorities
- To protect the rights or property of WikiChemia
- To prevent or investigate wrongdoing related to the Service
- To protect the safety of users or the public
- To Service Providers acting on our behalf, under strict confidentiality obligations
We do not sell Personal Data or Health Data to third parties.
8. Security of Data
We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account.
9. Your Data Protection Rights (GDPR)
If you are in the EEA, you have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of your Personal Data and Health Data we hold.
- Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure — Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Restriction — Request that we limit processing of your data.
- Data Portability — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based, including consent for Health Data processing.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at wikichemia@gmail.com. We may verify your identity before processing your request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.
10. Third-Party Service Providers
Analytics
Google Analytics / Firebase — Used to monitor and analyze Service usage. Data may be shared with Google services. You may opt out via your device advertising settings. Google Privacy Policy
Advertising
Google AdSense / DoubleClick / AdMob — Used to serve targeted advertisements. You may opt out via Google Ads Settings.
Facebook Ads — Interest-based ads served by Facebook Inc. Opt out via Facebook Ad Preferences.
To opt out of interest-based advertising generally, visit aboutads.info/choices or, for EU/EEA users, youronlinechoices.eu.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data or Health Data from minors. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
12. Links to Third-Party Sites
Our Service may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be available at:
https://wikichemia.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_2.html
If we make material changes — particularly those affecting Health Data processing — we will notify you via a prominent notice on the Service. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, including how we handle your Health Data, please contact us: