PRIVACY POLICY

### Privacy Policy of Thank A Medic
**Effective Date: March 31, 2025**
 

At Thank A Medic, we take the protection of your personal information very seriously. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard it. By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this policy.
 

1. **Information Collected**  

**For Patients:**  
When you use Thank A Medic to thank a paramedic, we collect and store the following information:  
- The first name of the paramedic you entered.  
- The region where the paramedic practices.  
- The name of the ambulance company the paramedic is affiliated with.  

This information is used solely to enable patients to thank paramedics in a personalized manner.  
 

**For Paramedics:**  
When a patient thanks you via Thank A Medic, you have access to the following information:  
- The patient’s last name (e.g., Mr. Biron or Ms. Smith).  
- The patient’s age.  
- The date of the intervention.  

No other personally identifiable information (such as address, phone number, or email address) is accessible to paramedics.
 

2. **Use of Information**  
The information collected is used for the following purposes:  
- To enable patients to thank paramedics in a personalized way.  
- To allow paramedics to receive thanks and view limited information related to interventions.  
- To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.  

We do not share this information with third parties, except as required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights.
 

3. **Data Storage**  
All collected information is stored in secure databases. We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.  

Data is retained for a reasonable period necessary to achieve the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
 

4. **Information Sharing**  
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:  
- If required by law or as part of legal proceedings.  
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of Thank A Medic, its users, or the public.
 

5. **User Rights**  
In accordance with data protection laws, you have the following rights:  
- **Access**: You may request access to the information we hold about you.  
- **Rectification**: You may request corrections or updates to your information.  
- **Deletion**: You may request the deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.  
- **Objection**: You may object to the use of your data for legitimate reasons.  

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: [Insert contact email address].
 

6. **Changes to the Privacy Policy**  
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.
 

7. **Contact**  
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at: support@thankamedic.com  
 

Thank A Medic is committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your personal information. Thank you for your trust.