Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 1, 2026

1. Introduction

K-Medical Connect ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Date of birth
  • Nationality
  • Passport/ID information
  • Address

2.2 Medical Information

We collect medical information only with your explicit consent and solely for the purpose of facilitating your medical treatment.

  • Medical history
  • Current medications
  • Allergies
  • Previous surgeries
  • Photos (for consultation purposes)

2.3 Payment Information

  • Credit/debit card details (processed securely via Stripe)
  • Billing address
  • Transaction history

2.4 Usage Information

  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on platform

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process bookings and payments
  • Communicate with you about services
  • Share necessary information with Partner Hospitals
  • Arrange transportation and accommodation
  • Improve our services
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

Partner Hospitals

For treatment purposes - includes medical history and contact details

Transportation Providers

For logistics services - includes name, contact, pickup locations

Payment Processors

For transaction processing - handled securely by Stripe

Legal Authorities

When required by law or to protect our legal rights

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures including:

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SSL/TLS Encryption

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Secure Data Storage

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Access Controls

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Regular Security Audits

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data

Request a copy of the data we hold about you

Correct inaccurate data

Update or correct your personal information

Delete your data

Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

Withdraw consent

Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Data portability

Receive your data in a portable format

7. Data Retention

Data TypeRetention Period
Active account dataDuration of account + 5 years
Medical records10 years (legal requirement)
Payment records7 years

8. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in:

  • Republic of Korea (Partner Hospitals)
  • United States (cloud services)

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Cookies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential functionality - Required for the platform to work properly
  • Analytics - To understand how you use our platform
  • Personalization - To remember your preferences

You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

10. Contact Us

Data Protection Officer