TeenToMD respects the privacy of visitors, readers, students, contributors, and users of this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how TeenToMD may collect, use, and protect information shared through this website.

Information We May Collect

TeenToMD may collect basic information that users voluntarily provide, such as:

Name
Email address
Messages sent through the Contact page
Newsletter sign-ups
Story submissions
Feedback or correction requests
General website form responses

TeenToMD does not ask users to submit private medical records, personal health information, patient information, symptoms, diagnosis details, medication information, or emergency medical concerns.

Please do not send confidential medical information through this website.

How We Use Information

Information voluntarily submitted to TeenToMD may be used to:

Respond to messages
Review story submissions
Manage newsletter communication
Improve website content
Review correction requests
Respond to collaboration inquiries
Maintain website safety and quality

TeenToMD does not sell personal information.

Student and Story Submissions

If you submit a story, reflection, or educational content to TeenToMD, the submission may be reviewed, edited, accepted, or declined.

Published submissions may include the contributor’s name or display name if permission is provided. TeenToMD will not intentionally publish private medical information, patient information, confidential records, or identifying information about another person without appropriate permission.

Newsletter and Email Communication

If you sign up for the TeenToMD newsletter, your email address may be used to send updates, educational content, or website announcements.

Users may unsubscribe from newsletter emails when that option is available.

Website Analytics and Cookies

TeenToMD may use basic website tools, analytics, or cookies to understand how visitors use the website and to improve the user experience.

These tools may collect general information such as:

Pages visited
Device type
Browser type
Approximate location
Time spent on the website
Referral source

This information is used for website improvement and general analytics.

External Links

TeenToMD may include links to external websites, articles, videos, or educational resources.

TeenToMD is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, content, or security of external websites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

Children and Student Users

TeenToMD is created for educational learning and may be viewed by students. We encourage students to use the website responsibly and with parent or guardian guidance when appropriate.

Students should not submit private personal information, medical details, school records, patient information, or confidential information through this website.

Data Protection

TeenToMD aims to handle submitted information responsibly. However, no website, email system, or online form can guarantee complete security.

Users should avoid sending sensitive, confidential, or emergency information through website forms.

Medical Privacy Notice

TeenToMD is not a healthcare provider, hospital, clinic, medical office, or emergency service. TeenToMD is not intended to collect protected health information or provide medical services.

Please do not submit personal medical records, symptoms, diagnosis information, treatment details, medication information, or emergency medical concerns through this website.

For medical concerns, please contact a licensed healthcare professional. For emergencies, call emergency services immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

TeenToMD may update this Privacy Policy as the website grows or as needed to reflect changes in website features, forms, newsletters, or legal requirements.

Continued use of the website after updates are posted means you accept the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact TeenToMD through the Contact page.

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