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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

Privacy at a Glance

At DocTak, your privacy is paramount. We collect only what's necessary to provide our medical networking services, we never sell your data to third parties, and you have full control over your personal information. This policy explains our practices in detail.

1 Introduction

DocTak ("we," "us," or "our") operates the DocTak platform, a professional social networking service designed for healthcare professionals, doctors, medical students, and allied health workers. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using DocTak, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the platform. We encourage you to read this document carefully and contact us if you have any questions.

This policy applies to all users of the DocTak platform, including visitors who browse our public pages without creating an account, registered members, employers posting job listings, and any third-party integrations connected to our service.

2 Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, and professional credentials when you register.
  • Profile Data: Specialty, qualifications, workplace, education history, profile photo, bio, city, and country.
  • Content: Posts, comments, articles, images, and messages you create or share on the platform.
  • Job Information: Job listings, applications, resumes, and career preferences.
  • Communications: Messages sent through our support channels, contact forms, or direct messaging.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and unique device identifiers.
  • Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, search queries, time spent on the platform, and navigation patterns.
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, referring URLs, and error logs.
  • Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze usage. See our Cookie section below.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Social Login: If you sign in via Google or Facebook, we receive your name, email, and profile picture from those services.
  • Referrals: Information from other users who invite you or share your profile.

3 How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Service Delivery

  • • Create and manage your account
  • • Display your professional profile
  • • Facilitate connections and networking
  • • Process job listings and applications

Communication

  • • Send notifications about activity
  • • Respond to support requests
  • • Send important service updates
  • • Deliver newsletters (with consent)

Improvement

  • • Analyze usage to improve features
  • • Personalize content and recommendations
  • • Conduct research and analytics
  • • Debug and fix technical issues

Safety & Legal

  • • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • • Enforce our Terms of Service
  • • Comply with legal obligations
  • • Protect rights and safety of users

4 How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • With Other Users: Your profile information is visible to other members based on your privacy settings. Posts, comments, and group activity are visible to relevant audiences.
  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate the platform, including hosting providers (AWS), email delivery services, analytics tools, and payment processors. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of DocTak, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
  • With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5 Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the platform to function (authentication, security, session management).
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the platform so we can improve performance and features.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings, language, and display preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the platform. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

6 Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

SSL/TLS Encryption

All data in transit

Data Encryption

At-rest encryption

Access Controls

Role-based access

While we strive to protect your data, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to report any suspected security issues to support@doctak.net.

7 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. If you request account deletion, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where we are legally required to retain certain information (e.g., for tax, legal, or audit purposes).

Aggregated, anonymized data that cannot identify you personally may be retained indefinitely for analytics and service improvement.

8 Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to Access

Request a copy of your data

Right to Correction

Update inaccurate information

Right to Deletion

Request removal of your data

Right to Portability

Export your data in a portable format

Right to Object

Object to certain data processing

Right to Withdraw Consent

Revoke consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@doctak.net. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9 Children's Privacy

DocTak is intended for healthcare professionals and is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us at support@doctak.net.

10 International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer your data internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11 Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. For significant changes, we may also send you an email notification. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12 Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

DocTak Support Team

Email: support@doctak.net

Website: https://www.doctak.net/support