🛡️ Privacy Policy – DoctorDK.co
Effective Date: May 31, 2025
Welcome to DoctorDK.co — a health information and consultation platform operated by Dr. DK, an MBBS doctor. We deeply value your privacy and trust, especially when it comes to your health data.
This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and how you are protected. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. 📚 What Information We Collect
- Basic Details: Name, email, phone number (when you submit a contact or consultation form)
- Health Information: Age, gender, symptoms, medical history, or any health data you voluntarily share
- Device Info: IP address, browser type, device type, and pages visited (for analytics & performance)
- Cookies: Used for analytics, security, and personalization (see Section 7)
2. 🩺 Special Note on Health Data
We handle all health-related data with strict confidentiality and zero tolerance for misuse. Your data is never sold, and only used:
- To offer accurate health content and recommendations
- For consultation and follow-up, when initiated by you
- To improve our website experience and content
⚠️ No Medical Emergency Services: This site does not provide emergency medical services. In a medical emergency, call your local emergency number or visit a hospital.
3. 🛠️ How Your Data is Used
- Providing consultations or responses
- Sending health content, ebooks, or updates (only if you opt-in)
- Improving our tools, calculators, and services
- Ensuring website security
We will never use your data for unrelated third-party marketing or profiling.
4. 🧷 Your Rights
- Right to access: Ask what data we hold about you
- Right to correction: Request updates or changes
- Right to delete: Ask us to delete your data anytime
- Right to withdraw consent: Opt out of emails, tracking, or data use
📩 To request any of the above, email us at: hello@doctordk.co
5. 🌍 Global Privacy Compliance
🇮🇳 India (IT Rules 2021 & Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023)
- Health information is treated as Sensitive Personal Data
- Your consent is required before collection and use
- You can withdraw your consent at any time
🇪🇺 European Union (GDPR)
- We comply with GDPR principles for EU visitors
- Lawful basis: Consent, Legitimate Interest (for analytics)
🇺🇸 United States (HIPAA – informational use only)
- DoctorDK is not a HIPAA-covered entity, but we follow strict ethical standards
- No medical records are stored without user consent
6. 🔐 How We Protect Your Data
- SSL encryption
- Firewall & anti-malware tools
- Form validation and CAPTCHA
- Secure cloud storage (if any data is stored)
7. 🍪 Cookies & Third-Party Tools
We use cookies for:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Tawk.to Live Chat (only when initiated by you)
- Elementor (for page interaction)
You can disable cookies anytime via your browser settings.
8. 👤 No Doctor–Patient Relationship Disclaimer
Using this website or interacting via chat/email does not constitute a formal doctor–patient relationship unless explicitly confirmed. Advice provided is informational and supportive and should not replace a clinical consultation.
9. 🚫 DoctorDK is Not Liable
By using DoctorDK.co, you agree:
- The content is for general informational purposes only
- Dr. DK and team are not liable for outcomes based on self-interpretation or third-party misuse
- We are not responsible for user-submitted data or errors, or for actions taken without medical supervision
10. 📝 Policy Updates
We may update this policy to reflect changes in law or services. We recommend checking this page periodically.
💬 Contact Us
If you have questions about your data or want to exercise your rights:
Email: hello@doctordk.co
Website: https://doctordk.co
✅ Summary for Humans
We respect your privacy. We collect only what’s necessary, use it ethically, protect it strictly, and never sell it. You are in control of your data. This site is for health education and not emergency treatment.