Privacy Policy
Privacy
Last updated: [16/05/2025]
At Gene Commons, accessible from https://www.genecommons.in, we are committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data, and offers transparency about our content practices.
1. Who We Are
Gene Commons is a clinician-run website created to simplify genetics for medical professionals, students, and curious minds. We are not a commercial enterprise and we do not sell user data. The website is run purely out of passion for medical education.
2. Use of AI and Content Sources
We use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including large language models like ChatGPT, to help frame our articles, simplify complex concepts, and improve grammar and readability.
The scientific content is derived from standard, peer-reviewed sources including medical textbooks, journals, and trusted genetics references. These are paraphrased and simplified for better understanding.
We do not claim ownership over the images or external content embedded or referenced in our articles. If your image or data has been used unintentionally and you wish for it to be removed or credited properly, please email us.
📧 Contact: doc.sarathrs@gmail.com
3. What Information We Collect
We may collect:
Personal Data: Your name, email address, and message if you contact us via email or forms.
Usage Data: Non-identifiable information such as browser type, device, referral source, and browsing activity via analytics tools.
Cookies: Cookies may be used for essential site functions and traffic analysis. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to your queries or messages.
Analyze and improve website performance.
Understand how visitors engage with our content.
We do not use your data for advertising or promotional activities.
5. Third-Party Tools
We use third-party services such as:
Google Analytics to monitor website traffic trends.
WordPress Plugins for contact forms and performance enhancements.
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to safeguard your data. However, no internet-based system can be 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold.
Ask us to correct or delete your data.
Withdraw consent for data processing.
To exercise these rights, please email: doc.sarathrs@gmail.com
8. Children’s Privacy
Gene Commons is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
9. Copyright and Removal Requests
Our articles are for educational purposes. If any image, graphic, or resource has been used without appropriate credit, or if you are the copyright owner and want it removed, please notify us at:
📧 doc.sarathrs@gmail.com
We will take immediate action.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the date of last revision indicated at the top.
11. Contact Us
For questions, suggestions, or requests related to this policy or your data, you can reach us at:
📧 doc.sarathrs@gmail.com
🌐 https://www.genecommons.in
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