Privacy Policy
Your privacy and data security are our top priorities.
Last updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
OSCEmate ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI-powered AMC Clinical exam preparation platform.
By using our services, you consent to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information you provide directly to us:
- Account registration details (name, email, password)
- Profile information (specialty, experience level, study goals)
- Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)
- Communication data (support requests, feedback)
Practice Session Data
During practice sessions, we collect:
- Voice recordings and transcriptions (for AI processing and feedback)
- Session performance metrics and scores
- Response patterns and interaction data
- Time spent and completion rates
Technical Data
We automatically collect certain technical information:
- Device information (type, operating system, browser)
- Usage data (pages visited, features used, session duration)
- IP address and general location data
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Provide Our Services:
- Process and respond to your practice sessions
- Generate personalized feedback and performance reports
- Track your progress and learning analytics
- Manage your account and subscription
Improve Our Platform:
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Train and improve our AI models
- Develop new features and content
- Debug technical issues and optimize performance
Communication and Marketing:
- Send service updates and important notifications
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
- Share educational content and study tips (with consent)
- Process payments and manage billing
4. Voice Data and AI Processing
Special Notice: Our platform uses voice-to-voice AI interactions, which requires processing of your spoken responses:
- Voice recordings are temporarily processed to generate AI responses
- Transcriptions are created for performance analysis
- Voice data is encrypted and stored securely
- You can request deletion of voice recordings at any time
- Voice data is never shared with third parties for marketing purposes
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information in these situations:
Service Providers
With trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing, email delivery).
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, users' safety, or the security of our platform.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Aggregated Data
We may share anonymized, aggregated data that cannot be used to identify individual users for research or marketing purposes.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
- End-to-end encryption for voice data transmission
- Secure data storage with encryption at rest
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls and employee privacy training
- Secure payment processing through certified providers
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access & Download
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction
Update or correct any inaccurate personal information.
Deletion
Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).
Marketing Opt-out
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@oscemate.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
8. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active
- Practice Sessions: Retained for up to 2 years for progress tracking
- Voice Recordings: Automatically deleted after 90 days unless saved for feedback
- Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely
- Legal Compliance: Some data may be retained longer for legal requirements
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for medical professionals and students aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
OSCEmate operates globally, and your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers, including:
- Standard contractual clauses for data protection
- Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
- Compliance with applicable privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes via email or platform notifications. The "Last updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Privacy Officer: privacy@oscemate.com
General Support: support@oscemate.com
Mailing Address: Brisbane, Australia
Data Protection Rights: If you are in the EU/UK and have concerns about our data processing, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.