USMLE Corner ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit usmlecorner.com or use our learning platform at lms.usmlecorner.com.
1. Information We Collect
Account Information
When you register, we collect your name, email address, and password to create and manage your account.
Payment Information
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. We do not store your credit card number, CVV, or full payment details on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs how your payment data is handled.
Usage Data
We collect information about how you interact with our platform — including pages visited, study progress, quiz results, and session duration — to improve your experience and track your progress.
Communications
If you contact us via email or through the platform, we retain those communications to respond to your requests and improve our support.
2. How We Use Your Information
To provide the service
We use your information to create and manage your account, deliver course content, track your study progress, and facilitate mentor communication.
To process payments
Your payment information is used solely to complete your enrollment and process any applicable refunds through Stripe.
To communicate with you
We may send you emails related to your account, program updates, study reminders, and support responses. You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time.
To improve our platform
Aggregated, anonymized usage data helps us understand how students use the platform and where we can improve the program experience.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We share data with trusted third-party providers (such as Stripe for payments and our LMS provider) solely to operate the platform. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights and safety of USMLE Corner and its users.
4. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS), secure password storage, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
6. Your Rights
Access
You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Deletion
You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal retention requirements.
Opt-out
You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
7. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.
8. Children's Privacy
USMLE Corner is intended for medical graduates and pre-residency candidates. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
✉ support@usmlecorner.com