Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Student Shadow Match ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of our users, including students, parents, and healthcare professionals who visit our website at studentshadowmatch.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide when submitting a shadow request or registering as a healthcare professional, including:

For students:

Full name, email address, and phone number
Home address and school information
Grade level and healthcare field of interest
Availability and shadowing preferences
Personal statements and comments

For healthcare professionals:

Full name, email address, and phone number
Medical specialty and hospital affiliation
Brief professional biography
Hosting availability and preferences

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Match students with appropriate healthcare professionals
Send confirmation emails and match details
Communicate updates about your request or listing
Improve our platform and services
Respond to inquiries and provide support

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

With the healthcare professional you are matched with, for the purpose of coordinating your shadowing experience
With service providers who help us operate our platform, such as form and email tools, under strict confidentiality agreements
If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users

5. Data Storage and Security

Your information is stored securely through our platform providers. We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our platform is designed for high school students, some of whom may be under the age of 13. We are committed to complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe your child has submitted information without your consent, please contact us immediately and we will promptly remove it.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Withdraw consent at any time by contacting us

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information below.

8. Third Party Links

Our Resources page contains links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

9. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some functionality of the site.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us at:

Student Shadow Match

Email: kyukyung@gmail.com

Website: studentshadowmatch.com