Effective Date: May 9, 2025

At DiscoverPodiatry.org, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using DiscoverPodiatry.org, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information we collect
2. Personal information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Graduation year (high school or college)
• ZIP code
• Other educational or career-related details

This information is typically collected when you:

• Sign up for email updates
• Request resources or information
• Participate in surveys or quizzes
• Engage with interactive features on the site

1 . Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information to enhance your experience, such as:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on the site
• Referring website addresses

This data helps us understand user behavior and improve site performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide you with requested information and resources
• Send periodic emails about podiatric medicine, educational opportunities, and related topics
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze user engagement and site traffic
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in website operations and communications
• Educational partners for purposes aligned with our mission
• Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights

All third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the purposes specified.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices and Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct any inaccuracies in your information
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out of receiving promotional communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at JPA@APMA.org.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of the site may not function properly without cookies.

7. Children’s Privacy

DiscoverPodiatry.org is intended for individuals interested in podiatric medicine careers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. External Links

Our website may contain links to external sites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Foundation for Podiatric Medicine (FPE)
Email: JPA@APMA.org

This Privacy Policy is effective as of May 9, 2025.