Effective Date: October 15th, 2022
Last Updated: December 10th, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how eMedEd, Inc. (“eMedEd,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards personal information obtained through the website www.emeded.org (the “Website”). This Policy forms part of the Terms of Use and governs data handling practices.
- 1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that users voluntarily provide, including name, email address, professional credentials, and participation records. Technical information, such as IP addresses, browser types, and device identifiers, may also be collected automatically. Payment information is processed by third-party payment processors and is not stored by eMedEd. - 2. How We Use Information
Information is used to administer educational activities, issue certificates and transcripts, meet accreditation and audit requirements, process transactions, communicate with users, and improve Website functionality. - 3. Accreditation, Reporting, and Independence
Participation and completion data may be disclosed to accrediting and regulatory bodies, including the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the California Board of Registered Nursing (CBRN), solely for credit reporting, compliance monitoring, and audit purposes. In accordance with accreditation standards, learners are given the opportunity to affirmatively opt in or out of sharing personal information with ACCME-defined ineligible entities. - 4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to support functionality, analyze usage patterns, and enhance user experience. Where required by law, non-essential cookies are deployed only after user consent. - 5. GDPR and International Users
For users located in the European Economic Area, personal data is processed on lawful bases including consent, contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations, and legitimate educational interests. - 6. California Privacy Rights
California residents have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information, and to limit certain uses of personal data. eMedEd does not sell personal information. - 7. Data Sharing and Retention
Personal information is shared only with service providers, accrediting bodies, and educational partners as necessary for educational delivery and compliance. Data is retained in accordance with accreditation and legal requirements. - 8. Data Security
eMedEd employs reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information; however, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. - 9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not intended for individuals under eighteen (18) years of age. - 10. Updates to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of any changes. - 11. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact: contact@emeded.org