Privacy Policy

The Dx Drop ("we," "us," or "our") operates the Signs and Symptoms tool available at thedxdrop.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit and use our Site.

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

Information We Collect

We do not require you to create an account or provide any personal information to use the Signs and Symptoms tool. However, certain information may be collected automatically when you visit the Site:

• Log data: Your browser may transmit standard information including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This data is collected automatically by our hosting provider (Netlify) and is used solely for security and operational purposes.
• Usage data: We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the Site, including pages viewed and time spent. This data does not identify you personally.
• Cookies: The Site may use cookies to support advertising (see Advertising section below) and to improve site performance. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

How We Use Information

Any information collected is used only for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• To understand how the Site is used so we can improve the user experience
• To serve relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks (see below)
• To comply with legal obligations

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

Advertising

This Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

Third-Party Services

This Site uses the following third-party services which may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

• Firebase / Google Firestore: used to store and retrieve ICD-10 condition data. No personal user data is stored in Firebase.
• Netlify: Our hosting provider. Netlify may collect standard server log data. See Netlify's Privacy Policy.
• Google AdSense: Advertising network. See Google's Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts: Used to display typography. Google may log font requests. See Google's Privacy Policy.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through this Site, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect the Site and its data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of any information transmitted to or stored on the Site.

Links to Other Sites

This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including product listings on Etsy, Teachers Pay Teachers, or other platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. Since we collect minimal personal data, most requests can be addressed by adjusting your browser's cookie settings. For any specific requests, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: