Privacy Policy
DistantDocs.com respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through DistantDocs.com, how we use it, and the choices available to you.
Information you provide
We may collect your name, email address, professional role, practice or organization, contact preferences, profile corrections, provider-claim information, consultation or contact requests, optional images, and other information you choose to submit.
Information collected automatically
Our website and service providers may collect limited technical information such as IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring pages, cookies, hosting logs, and security or spam-prevention signals.
How we use information
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the website and directory.
- Respond to questions, correction requests, and provider claims.
- Review and publish authorized provider information.
- Detect abuse, protect users, and meet legal obligations.
- Understand general website use and improve navigation and content.
When information is shared
We may share information with service providers that help us host, secure, analyze, or operate the site and process website forms. We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, or in connection with a business transfer. DistantDocs.com does not sell personal information.
Cookies and external services
Cookies and similar technologies may be used for essential website functions, security, preferences, and measurement. Links to provider, facility, licensing, travel, or other third-party websites are governed by those sites’ own privacy practices.
Retention and security
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described here, including security, recordkeeping, and legal obligations. No internet service can guarantee absolute security.
Your choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you submitted, subject to applicable law and legitimate recordkeeping needs. You can also ask us to correct a provider listing.
Children
DistantDocs.com is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
International use
DistantDocs.com serves an international audience. Information may be processed in countries with different data-protection rules than your own.
Policy changes
We may revise this policy when our services or legal obligations change. The current version will be posted on this page.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email profiles@distantdocs.com.