Obesity Medicine Association Privacy Policy

Updated: March 27, 2026

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Obesity Medicine Association and its affiliates ("OMA," "we," "us," or "our") collect, use, and protect your information when you use OMA's services, including our websites, mobile apps, and other resources designed for medical professionals (the "Services"). The Services include news, clinical tools, programs, emails, continuing education, research, and user forums.

By using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and OMA's Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use the Services.

2. Information We Collect

a. Registration Information: To use the Services, you may need to register and provide personal info such as name, email, postal code, profession, specialty, and medical license number (if applicable).

b. Service Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with content (e.g., articles, programs), emails, search queries, device info (IP address, location, browser type), and use cookies and similar tracking technologies.

c. Cross-Device Tracking: We may track your usage across multiple devices to personalize your experience, prevent fraud, and enable seamless service use.

d. Research: You may be invited to participate in surveys that may require additional contact info or payment details.

e. User Forums: When you post comments publicly, your username, specialty, and degree are visible. You can add more info via your profile.

f. Third-Party Information: We may supplement your info with data from third parties for verification or personalization.

g. Non-Registered Users: Limited Services may be available without registration, but usage data is still collected through cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

a. Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve the Services.

b. Member Profiles: To create and update profiles based on your registration and usage, allowing tailored content.

c. Network Profiles: To enable connection with other users and personalization.

d. Communication: To send emails and service-related content.

e. Personalization: We personalize content based on your interests and profile.

f. Verification: To verify your identity and professional credentials.

g. Account Management: To respond to inquiries and manage your account.

h. Legal & Security: To detect fraud, enforce policies, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Grounds for Processing

Processing is necessary to:

a. Fulfill our contract with you.

b. Pursue our legitimate business interests (e.g., improving Services).

c. Obtain your consent for certain activities like market research.

d. Comply with legal obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information

a. Service Providers: We share info with trusted providers who assist in operating the Services.

b. Member & Network Profiles: Portions of your profile (excluding contact info) may be visible to other users.

c. Adverse Event Reporting: We may report adverse events you share to manufacturers and regulators as required by law.

d. Aggregated Data: We may share non-identifiable aggregated data for business purposes.

e. Social Widgets: Social media widgets may collect data controlled by third parties.

f. Affiliates: We may share info with strategic partners or our corporate group.

g. Business Transfers: Personal data may be transferred in mergers or sales.

h. Legal Compliance: We may disclose info to comply with laws or protect rights.

6. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We keep your personal data up to one year after account deactivation, after which it is archived or anonymized as required by law.

8. Your Choices and Controls

a. Account Info: Update or delete your info via your account or by contacting Customer Support.

b. Cookies: You can disable cookies, but some Services may not function properly.

c. Location: Disable precise location sharing in your device settings.

d. Emails: Unsubscribe using links in emails or manage subscriptions in your account. Some service-related emails cannot be unsubscribed.

e. Push Notifications: Manage push notifications through your device settings.

9. Rights for California and Other Jurisdictions

a. California residents have additional privacy rights under state law.

b. In jurisdictions like the EU, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or data portability, and withdraw consent where applicable.

c. To exercise your rights, contact Customer Support at support@obesitymedicine.ai

d. Complaints can be filed with your local data protection authority.

e. Important: The OMA Platform operates primarily from the United States and is not designed to comply with EU data protection regulations. If you are located in a jurisdiction with stricter data protection requirements, please consider this before using the Services.

10. International Users

The OMA Platform operates mainly from the US. Your data may be transferred and processed in the US or other countries, which may not provide the same level of protection as your home country. Use the Services only if you accept this.

11. Children's Privacy

The Services are intended for adults, 18 years or older. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy at any time by posting the revised version. Material changes will be communicated by email or website notice. Continued use of the Services after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

For general or privacy questions, contact Customer Support at support@obesitymedicine.ai