Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 24, 2026

Last Updated: January 24, 2026

1. Introduction

Oncol.net ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website oncol.net (the "Site").

By using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We are committed to compliance with applicable privacy laws including:

  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU visitors
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents
  • Other applicable state and federal privacy laws

Important: Oncol.net provides health information for educational purposes only. We are not a covered entity under HIPAA, but we maintain strict privacy standards for any personal information collected.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us via email
  • Subscribe to newsletters (if offered)
  • Submit feedback or questions
  • Use interactive features of the Site
Type of Information Examples Purpose
Contact Information Name, email address To respond to inquiries
Communications Messages, feedback To improve our content and services
Technical Data IP address, browser type Site security and performance

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Date and time of visit

Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect or store:

  • Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Medical records or health history
  • Social Security numbers
  • Financial information
  • Insurance information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our Site
  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Improve our content and user experience
  • Send administrative information (if you've contacted us)
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns
  • Detect and prevent technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

We Will Never:

  • Sell your personal information
  • Share your information with pharmaceutical companies for marketing
  • Use your information for targeted advertising
  • Create user profiles for commercial purposes

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, such as:

  • Web hosting services
  • Analytics providers (anonymized data only)
  • Email service providers (if applicable)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including:

  • Court orders or subpoenas
  • Government agency requests
  • To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property

Business Transfers

If Oncol.net is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure data storage practices
  • Regular software updates and patches

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal information
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to our processing of your information
  • Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent

California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

EU Residents (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including:

  • Right to be informed about data collection
  • Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Site. We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences
  • Understand how you use our Site
  • Improve site performance
Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies Required for site functionality Session
Analytics Cookies Help us understand site usage 2 years
Performance Cookies Monitor site performance 1 year

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Allow cookies from specific sites only

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals and do not track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track browser mechanism is in place.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we may have collected information about a child, please contact us immediately.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
  • Sending an email notification (if we have your email address)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.

10. Contact Us

Privacy Questions or Concerns?

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@oncol.net

Website: https://oncol.net

For Privacy Rights Requests:
Please email us with "Privacy Rights Request" in the subject line. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

For EU Residents:
You may also contact your local Data Protection Authority if you have concerns about how we handle your personal information.

Additional Information

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

  • To respond to your inquiries
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To resolve disputes
  • To enforce our agreements

International Data Transfers

Our Site is hosted in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any linked websites you visit.

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring our Privacy Policy is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need this policy in an alternative format, please contact us.

Version: 1.0

Last Review: January 24, 2026

Next Review: January 24, 2027