This Policy explains what personal data MedPublica collects, why it is used, what may become public, how verification data is protected and how to contact us about privacy.
Last updated: 12 July 2026
This Privacy Policy applies when you visit MedPublica, create or use an account, submit content, complete contributor verification, manage a public profile, contact us or otherwise interact with the platform.
“MedPublica”, “we”, “our” and “us” refer to the MedPublica platform. “You” refers to visitors, account holders, contributors, editors, reviewers and other users.
MedPublica intends to handle personal data in accordance with applicable Indian law, including relevant provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025 as those provisions come into force.
We collect data:
Do not provide personal data about another person unless you have a lawful basis and appropriate permission to do so.
MedPublica uses personal data to:
Where processing is based on consent, we aim to explain the data involved and the purpose at or before collection. You may withdraw consent for future processing where applicable, although withdrawal does not invalidate earlier lawful processing and may prevent us from providing a feature.
Some processing is necessary to provide requested services, protect security, maintain editorial records, comply with law, respond to disputes or carry out other uses permitted under applicable law.
Depending on your role and visibility choices, public information may include your display name, profile photo, professional title, biography, institutional or location context, specialty interests, languages, professional links, verification badge or status, and published Articles.
Private information generally includes login credentials, non-public email addresses, full registration or student identifiers, verification documents, internal review notes, private drafts and administrative records.
Verification data is used to assess identity and professional or training context, prevent false representation and maintain platform trust.
Do not send verification documents through comments, ordinary profile fields or the general Contact form.
MedPublica does not sell or rent personal data.
Data may be processed by service providers supporting:
Providers receive only the data reasonably required for their role and are subject to their own contractual and legal obligations.
Some infrastructure, email, analytics, security or other service providers may process or store data outside India. Where this occurs, MedPublica will seek to use appropriate providers and handle transfers subject to applicable Indian requirements, contractual safeguards and any government restrictions in force.
MedPublica may use:
You can control many cookies through browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may prevent login or other features from working. Where applicable law requires consent for non-essential technologies, MedPublica will seek to implement appropriate choices.
Retention depends on the purpose, sensitivity and applicable obligations:
Data may be retained longer where required by law, legal claims, security investigations or the protection of rights.
MedPublica uses reasonable technical and organisational measures intended to protect personal data, including HTTPS, role-based access, restricted administrative access, authenticated email infrastructure, security logging and account controls.
Passwords are handled through WordPress authentication mechanisms; MedPublica does not intentionally store plain-text account passwords.
No website or transmission method can guarantee absolute security. Users must protect their credentials and report suspected unauthorised access promptly.
Subject to identity verification, applicable law and legitimate retention requirements, you may ask MedPublica to:
Some requests may be limited where data must be retained for published editorial records, legal compliance, security, fraud prevention, disputes or the rights of others.
Rights and procedures under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and Rules, 2025 apply according to the staged commencement of the relevant provisions.
MedPublica accounts and contributor features are intended for individuals aged 18 or above. We do not knowingly permit children to create contributor accounts or submit verification data.
If you believe a child has provided personal data contrary to this Policy, contact us so the matter can be reviewed.
MedPublica may update this Policy to reflect changes in law, platform features, providers, security practices or editorial operations. The “Last updated” date will be revised. Material changes may also be communicated through the website or account email where appropriate.
To make a privacy request or raise a grievance, provide enough information to identify your account and explain the request. Do not send passwords or unnecessary identity documents by ordinary email.
Privacy and Grievance Contact
Dr. Rithik Sajeev
Email: contact@medpublica.com
MedPublica aims to acknowledge privacy requests promptly and respond within 30 days. Complex, disputed or legally restricted requests may require additional time; where appropriate, we will communicate the reason.
