Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This website (https://asifalimd.com) is the official personal site of Dr. Asif Ali, MD, and is designed to provide information about his clinical practice, research, advisory work, and public engagements.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that any information you provide is handled with care, integrity, and security.

2. Information We Collect

This site is primarily informational. We do not collect personal health data, financial information, or login credentials. However, we may collect the following minimal information:

• Contact form submissions (Name, Email, Organization, Inquiry Purpose)
• Basic analytics (via privacy-compliant tools such as Vercel or Google Analytics)
• Email signup information (if a newsletter form is present)

3. How We Use Information

Information collected through this site may be used to:

• Respond to speaking, media, research, or consulting inquiries
• Improve the user experience and site functionality
• Monitor general site traffic and performance
• Share occasional professional updates (only if you've opted in)

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies for basic analytics or functionality (e.g., responsive layout, session memory). These are anonymized and never tied to personal health information.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use external services (e.g., embedded YouTube videos, analytics, form processors) that have their own privacy policies. While we only work with reputable providers, we encourage you to review their practices independently.

6. Data Retention

Information submitted through forms may be retained for communication and record-keeping purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the email below.

7. Children's Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has submitted data, please contact us for immediate removal.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have legal rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy frameworks, including:

• Requesting access to your data
• Requesting correction or deletion
• Withdrawing consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us directly.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, you may reach us at:

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect site changes or compliance updates. The "Last updated" date at the top will always indicate the most recent version.