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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 30, 2026

Last Updated: January 30, 2026




1. Introduction


ISOPT – International Society of Oncology Prevention and Treatments (“ISOPT,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly and transparently.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, share, and protect your information when you access or use the ISOPT website, platform, and services (collectively, the “Services”).

By creating an account, accessing our content, or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Where required by law, we obtain your explicit consent through affirmative action.


Use of the Services is also governed by ISOPT’s Terms and Conditions.




2. About ISOPT


ISOPT is an international educational platform dedicated to cancer prevention and treatment awareness, providing video-based educational content created by leading doctors and medical professionals worldwide.

Access to content requires free user registration.


ISOPT does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment and does not replace professional medical advice.




3. Information We Collect

 

3.1 Information You Provide Directly


When you sign up for an ISOPT account, we collect the following information:

Full name

Email address

Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form)

Country

City

Region or state

Occupation

Disease(s) of interest

Record of consent to the Privacy Policy and Terms


Providing this information is required to create an account and access protected content.


3.2 Automatically Collected Information


When you use the Services, we may automatically collect limited technical data, including:

IP address

Device type and browser type

Operating system

Date and time of access

Pages viewed and interactions with content


This information is collected for security, analytics, and performance optimization purposes.


3.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies


ISOPT uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain login sessions

Enhance site functionality

Improve performance and security


You may control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect certain features.

Where required by law, ISOPT obtains user consent before placing non-essential cookies.




4. How We Use Your Information


We use your information to:

Create and manage your user account

Authenticate users and secure access to content

Provide educational video content

Personalize content based on disease interests

Communicate important service-related messages

Improve website functionality and user experience

Maintain platform security and prevent misuse

Comply with legal and regulatory obligations


We do not sell or rent your personal information. ISOPT does not engage in automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on users.




5. Medical and Health-Related Information


Certain fields (such as disease of interest) may relate to health topics. This information is:

Used only to personalize educational content

Not used for diagnosis, treatment, or profiling

Not shared with advertisers or third parties


ISOPT does not provide medical care and does not act as a healthcare provider.




6. Data Storage and Security


6.1 Infrastructure


ISOPT is hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS)

User data is stored in Amazon RDS databases


6.2 Security Measures


We use industry-standard security practices, including:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)

Password hashing and authentication safeguards

Access controls and role-based permissions

Secure server and database configurations

Regular updates and security monitoring


Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. You are responsible for safeguarding your account credentials.

In the event of a personal data breach that poses a risk to user rights, ISOPT will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.




7. Data Sharing and Disclosure


We do not share your personal information except in the following limited circumstances:

Service providers that help operate the platform (e.g., hosting, security), under strict confidentiality obligations

Legal compliance, when required by law, regulation, or valid legal request

Protection of rights, safety, or security of ISOPT, users, or the public


We do not share data for advertising or marketing purposes.




8. International Users


ISOPT serves users worldwide, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and other regions.

By using the Services, you understand that your data may be processed and stored in countries with different data protection laws, including the United States. We apply appropriate safeguards to protect your information.




9. Your Rights and Choices


Depending on your location, you may have rights including:

Accessing your personal data

Updating or correcting your information

Requesting deletion of your account

Withdrawing consent (where applicable)

Requesting information about data usage


You may update most information directly through your account settings.

To request account deletion or exercise other rights, contact us using the information below.




10. Data Retention


We retain personal information:

For as long as your account remains active

As necessary to provide Services

As required by legal or regulatory obligations


When an account is deleted, data is securely removed or anonymized unless retention is legally required.




11. Children’s Privacy


ISOPT is not intended for children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, we will delete it promptly.




12. Third-Party Links and Content


The ISOPT platform may include links to third-party websites or content.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.




13. Changes to This Privacy Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.


Continued use of the Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.




14. Contact Information


If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

ISOPT – International Society of Oncology Prevention and Treatments


Email: [privacy@isopt.health]

Website: [https://isopt.health/]




Regulatory Compliance and Regional Data Protection Rights



ISOPT is committed to complying with applicable data protection laws, including but not limited to:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (European Union)

Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) (People’s Republic of China)


Where required by law, ISOPT provides additional disclosures, consent mechanisms, and user rights protections based on the user’s location.


If there is any conflict between regional notices and the general provisions of these Terms or the Privacy Policy, the regional notice shall prevail for users in that jurisdiction.




Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)


Where we rely on legitimate interests, we consider and balance our interests against your rights and freedoms and implement appropriate safeguards.

ISOPT processes personal data of users located in the European Economic Area (EEA) on the following legal bases:

Consent – for account creation, optional profile fields, and sensitive data

Performance of a contract – to provide access to registered Services

Legitimate interests – to ensure platform security, prevent abuse, and improve Services

Legal obligations – where required by applicable law


Users may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.




Special Categories of Data (GDPR Article 9)


Certain information, such as disease(s) of interest, may be considered special category (health-related) data under GDPR.

ISOPT processes such data:

Only with explicit user consent

Solely for educational personalization

Not for medical, diagnostic, or profiling purposes




GDPR User Rights


EU users have the right to:

Access their personal data

Rectify inaccurate data

Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)

Restrict or object to processing

Data portability

Withdraw consent at any time

Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority


Requests can be submitted via [privacy@isopt.health].




China-Specific Privacy Notice (Mainland China Users)


This section applies only to users located in the People’s Republic of China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) and supplements the Privacy Policy above. Where there is a conflict, this section prevails for Mainland China users.

ISOPT processes personal information of Mainland China users in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (PIPL) and related regulations.




1. Personal Information We Collect from Mainland China Users


In addition to information described elsewhere in this Privacy Policy, ISOPT collects the following personal information from Mainland China users during account registration and use of the Services:

Name

Email address

Password (stored in encrypted/hashed form)

Country, city, and region

Occupation

Disease(s) of interest

Account activity and access logs




2. Sensitive Personal Information


Under PIPL, certain information is classified as Sensitive Personal Information.

For ISOPT, this includes:

Disease(s) of interest


This information is collected solely for educational content personalization and not for diagnosis, treatment, profiling, or commercial purposes.

We collect and process sensitive personal information only after obtaining your separate, explicit consent, as required by law.




3. Purpose and Necessity of Processing


We process personal information of Mainland China users only for the following purposes:

Creating and managing user accounts

Authenticating access to protected educational content

Personalizing educational videos based on disease interests

Ensuring platform security and preventing misuse

Complying with legal obligations


We do not use personal information for advertising, marketing, or automated decision-making.




4. Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information


ISOPT’s servers and databases are hosted outside Mainland China, including in the United States, using secure cloud infrastructure provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS).

By registering for an account and providing consent, you explicitly acknowledge and agree that:

Your personal information will be transferred outside Mainland China

The destination country may have different data protection laws

ISOPT applies reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data


You may withdraw your consent to cross-border data transfer at any time by requesting account deletion.




5. Your Rights Under Chinese Law


As a Mainland China user, you have the right to:

Access your personal information

Correct or update inaccurate information

Request deletion of your personal information

Withdraw consent at any time

Request an explanation of ISOPT’s personal information processing rules


Requests may be submitted using the contact information below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.




6. Data Retention


We retain personal information of Mainland China users:

For as long as the account remains active

As necessary to provide the Services

As required by applicable laws


When personal information is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.




7. Consent and Withdrawal


Mainland China users are required to provide separate and explicit consent for:

Collection and processing of personal information

Processing of sensitive personal information

Cross-border transfer of personal information


You may withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawal may limit or terminate your ability to access the Services.




8. Data Security Measures


ISOPT implements reasonable and appropriate safeguards, including:

Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS)

Password hashing and authentication controls

Access controls and security monitoring

Secure cloud infrastructure


Despite these measures, no system can guarantee absolute security.




9. Contact for Mainland China Privacy Matters


For questions, concerns, or requests related to personal information of Mainland China users, please contact:

ISOPT – International Society of Oncology Prevention and Treatments

Email:  [privacy@isopt.health]




10. Language


This China-Specific Privacy Notice may be provided in both English and Simplified Chinese.

In the event of inconsistency, the Simplified Chinese version shall prevail for Mainland China users.