The event organizer, Friends of Medicine LLC, has the legal responsibility to tell ticket buyers and event attendees how their personal information will be collected and used. You can find their Privacy Policy below or contact them to request it.

Friends of Medicine LLC ("Friends of Medicine," "FOM," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information in connection with our website located at friendsofmed.com (the "Website"), our events, programs, registration pages, payment pages, membership services, marketing campaigns, and related services (collectively, the "Services"). By using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Name
Email address
Phone number
Professional credentials (e.g., specialty, role, organization)
Billing details (note: payment info is processed through Stripe or other processors)
Event registration information
Sponsorship inquiry information
Messages you send us (email, forms, SMS, etc.)

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Device type, browser type
Pages viewed and time spent
Clickstream data
Referral URLs
Cookies and tracking technology data

C. Event Content and Media

When attending our events, we may collect:
Photographs and videos containing your image/likeness
Audio recordings
Testimonial content
Social media tags and public posts related to events

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information to:
Register you for events
Process payments and confirmations
Provide event logistics and updates
Communicate with you (email/SMS)
Respond to questions and support requests
Operate and improve our Services
Conduct marketing and promotional activities
Develop relationships with sponsors and partners (where relevant)
Prevent fraud, misuse, and unauthorized activity
Comply with legal obligations

3. Photo/Video and Marketing Use

By attending any Friends of Medicine event, you acknowledge and agree that:
We may photograph, film, record, or otherwise capture your image and/or voice at events.
You grant Friends of Medicine LLC an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, modify, and display such content for marketing, advertising, brand promotion, and commercial purposes, including but not limited to: social media, website, email campaigns, sponsor promotions, and future event marketing.
You waive any right to inspect or approve final materials and waive claims for compensation related to such usage.

If you do not wish to be recorded, you must notify us in writing prior to the event at: info@friendsofmed.com. We will make reasonable efforts but cannot guarantee exclusion from background media.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share information with:
Service providers (CRM, email/SMS platforms, analytics, scheduling tools)
Payment processors such as Stripe (who process billing; we do not store full card numbers)
Event venues (only as needed for logistics and confirmations)
Marketing partners assisting Friends of Medicine (under confidentiality obligations)
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights and safety
Business transfers (merger, acquisition, asset sale)

We do not sell your personal information as "selling" is commonly defined under applicable privacy laws.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We may use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to:
Analyze website performance
Improve user experience
Manage ad performance and conversion tracking

You can disable cookies via browser settings, though the Services may function less effectively.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data as necessary to:
Provide the Services
Maintain business records
Comply with legal requirements
Enforce agreements

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may request:
Access to personal data
Correction of inaccurate data
Deletion of personal data
Opt-out of marketing

To request: info@friendsofmed.com

You may opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Services may include third-party links. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

12. Contact Us

Friends of Medicine LLC
Email: info@friendsofmed.com
Website: friendsofmed.com