Privacy Policy – IH Spine & Pain MD
Last updated: 2025. 12. 5
This Privacy Policy explains how IH Spine & Pain MD (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with our website (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
IH Spine & Pain MD is an educational blog focused on spine health and pain management. The Site provides general information only and does not offer individualized medical advice.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us using the details in the Contact Us section below.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
When you use the Site, you may choose to provide information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Any information you include in messages submitted through our contact form or comments
- Newsletter subscription preferences (if available)
Please do not share sensitive medical, financial, or personal information in open comment areas.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Referring website or page
- Pages viewed and time spent on the Site
- Date and time of visits
- General location (based on IP, where applicable)
This information is typically collected through cookies, log files, and similar technologies.
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Help the Site function properly
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Improve content and performance
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not work correctly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes including:
- Providing, operating, and maintaining the Site
- Responding to your inquiries or messages
- Improving the content, design, and user experience of the Site
- Monitoring and analyzing usage and trends
- Detecting, preventing, and addressing technical issues or misuse
- Complying with legal obligations
If we send email communications (such as a newsletter), you may unsubscribe at any time by using the link provided in the email or by contacting us.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent – where you have given us permission (e.g., to send emails).
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve the Site, prevent misuse, and respond to your requests, where these interests are not overridden by your rights and freedoms.
- Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information in the following limited situations:
- Service providers: With trusted third-party providers who help us operate the Site (for example, hosting, analytics, email services). These providers are only permitted to use your information to perform services on our behalf.
- Analytics and advertising: With third-party analytics or advertising partners (for example, website analytics tools and, where applicable, advertising networks such as Google AdSense) to help us understand traffic and, if enabled, display relevant ads. These third parties may use cookies and similar technologies.
- Legal requirements: When we believe disclosure is necessary to comply with law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; to enforce our terms; or to protect the rights, property, or safety of us, our users, or others.
- Business changes: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of the Site, where permitted by law.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy,
- Comply with legal and accounting obligations, and
- Resolve disputes or enforce our agreements.
The specific retention period can vary depending on the type of data and applicable legal requirements.
7. International Transfers
The Site may be operated from one country while data is processed or stored in another. As a result, your information may be transferred to countries with different data protection laws than your own.
Where required by law, we take reasonable steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal data during such transfers.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:
- The right to access the personal data we hold about you
- The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- The right to request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions)
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing
- The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- The right to data portability in certain circumstances
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under the age of 16 (or the minimum age required by local law).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it as required by law.
10. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
11. Third-Party Links and Content
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that we do not control.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Your continued use of the Site after any changes are posted will signify your acceptance of those changes. We recommend that you review this page periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
IH Spine & Pain MD
dalo78@naver.com
This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal guidance, please consult a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction.