Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 29, 2026

1. Scope of the App

PNBschool is a medical education platform intended for licensed clinicians, trainees, and healthcare professionals.

The App provides educational content only and does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or patient-specific medical advice.

PNBschool does not replace clinical judgment and should not be used for direct patient care decisions.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Email address (for account access, CME eligibility, or app features)
• Professional role (optional)
• Feedback or support communications

You may use many features of the App without creating an account.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you use the App, we may automatically collect:

• Device type, operating system, and app version
• Anonymous usage data (screens viewed, feature usage)
• Crash and performance diagnostics

This data is collected in aggregated or anonymized form and does not identify you personally.

C. CME-Related Information (If Applicable)

• CME tracking, attestation, certificates, and credit reporting are handled by an independent accredited CME provider
• PNBschool does not store CME credit records or certificates
• Any information required for CME credit is processed according to the CME provider’s privacy policies

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

PNBschool does not collect:

• Patient data
• Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Medical records
• Biometric identifiers
• Precise location data
• Contacts, photos, microphone, or camera data (unless explicitly required for a feature and with your consent)

PNBschool does not allow users to enter identifiable patient information.

4. How We Use Information

• Operate and maintain the App
• Improve educational content and user experience
• Provide technical support
• Communicate important app or policy updates
• Enable access control for paid or enterprise features

We do not use your data for automated clinical decision-making.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

Information may be shared with:

• Service providers who support app functionality (analytics, hosting)
• CME accreditation partners (only when required for CME access)
• Legal authorities if required by law

All partners are required to maintain appropriate data protection standards.

6. Data Security

PNBschool implements reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

No method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, but we continuously work to maintain industry-standard protections.

7. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide app functionality
• Meet legal or regulatory requirements
• Resolve disputes
• Improve educational services

You may request deletion of your account-associated data by contacting us.

8. Children’s Privacy

PNBschool is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your data
• Request correction or deletion
• Withdraw consent where applicable

Requests can be submitted via the contact information below.

10. Third-Party Services

The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., CME providers). PNBschool is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted within the App or on our website with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the App constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Information