Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 1 February 2026
1. Overview
Project Medicine ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our visitors' personal information.
This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information through our website, www.projectmedicine.org.
We operate in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
2. Nature of Service & Data Limitation
Project Medicine is a digital platform dedicated to providing health-related information for educational purposes only.
No Medical Advice: Content published on this site does not constitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
No Special Category Data: We do not intentionally collect or process "special category data" (as defined by Article 9 of the UK GDPR), such as specific health conditions or medical histories. We advise users to refrain from submitting sensitive personal health information via our contact channels.
3. Information Collection and Use
We collect only the minimum amount of data required to maintain site functionality and respond to inquiries.
Voluntary Communications: When you contact us via our website’s "Contact Us" form, we collect your name and email address. This information is processed solely to address your specific inquiry.
Technical Data (Log Files): Like most websites, our hosting servers automatically record standard technical data provided by your browser. This includes your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visit. This data is used by us and our hosting provider to maintain site security, diagnose technical issues, and ensure a reliable user experience.
4. Third-Party Analytics and Advertising
To support the operation of this website, we utilise third-party services that may employ cookies and tracking technologies:
Google Analytics: We use this service to monitor and analyse web traffic. The data collected is aggregated and used to understand general user behaviour rather than to identify individuals.
Google AdSense: We display third-party advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
5. Lawful Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, our legal bases for processing data are:
Consent: When you voluntarily provide your details via our contact form.
Legitimate Interests: To ensure the security of our website, fix technical errors, and analyse traffic patterns to enhance our educational content.
6. Data Security and Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected. We implement appropriate technical measures to protect your information against unauthorized access or loss. However, please note that no method of electronic transmission is 100% secure.
7. Your Statutory Rights
While Project Medicine operates in accordance with the laws of England and Wales, we are committed to providing a high standard of privacy protection to all our visitors, regardless of their location. You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
The Right of Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
The Right to Erasure: To request that we delete your contact information from our records.
The Right to Rectification: To request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
8. External Links
Our website contains links to third-party sites (e.g. the NHS). Project Medicine does not control, and is not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of these external platforms.
9. Contact Information
For enquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us via the Contact Us form available on our website. We aim to respond to all valid requests in a timely manner.
