Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Forma Med ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our premed preparation platform and related services.

By using Forma Med, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Authentication data from third-party providers (Google)

Application Data

• Medical school preferences and application details
• Essays and personal statements
• Extracurricular activities and experiences
• MCAT study progress and practice question responses
• Interview preparation notes and recordings (if applicable)

Usage Data

• Pages visited and features used
• Time spent on the platform
• Device information and browser type
• IP address (for security purposes)

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalize our services
• To power AI-driven recommendations and feedback
• To track your progress and identify areas for improvement
• To communicate with you about your account and updates
• To improve our platform and develop new features
• To ensure security and prevent fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

4. AI and Machine Learning

Forma Med uses artificial intelligence to provide personalized feedback, generate practice questions, and analyze your application materials. Your data may be processed by AI models to:

• Provide essay feedback and suggestions
• Generate personalized MCAT practice questions
• Simulate interview scenarios
• Recommend schools based on your profile

We do not use your personal data to train AI models without your explicit consent.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:

• Service Providers: Third-party services that help us operate (e.g., hosting, email, analytics)
• AI Providers: To process requests (data is anonymized where possible)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest, secure authentication, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Request a portable copy of your data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@formd.app or visit your account settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Upon account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

9. Children's Privacy

Forma Med is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.