Askneurologist


Privacy Policy

AskNeurologist.com

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

AskNeurologist.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”), operated by Dr. Vilas Pradeep Tonde, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://askneurologist.com. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this policy.

IMPORTANT MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: This website is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content is provided by Dr. Vilas Pradeep Tonde for informational purposes. Always consult your local healthcare professional for personalised medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a) Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Name and email address (when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter)
  • Messages and inquiries submitted through our contact form
  • Any other information you choose to provide

b) Information Collected Automatically

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on the website
  • Referring website (how you found us)
  • Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your questions, inquiries, and consultation requests
  • Send newsletters and educational neurology content (only if you subscribed)
  • Improve our website content and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations
  • Protect the security and integrity of the website

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., login sessions, security)
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

  • Hostinger: Our web hosting provider (stores website data on their servers)
  • WordPress: Our content management system
  • Google Analytics (if enabled): Website traffic analytics
  • Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok): External links only; their own privacy policies apply

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services directly.

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are kept for up to 2 years. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right to access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to restrict processing: Ask us to limit how we use your data
  • Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Right to withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from emails at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 9.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is hosted on Hostinger’s secure servers and uses SSL/HTTPS encryption. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults (healthcare professionals and adult patients). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact:

Dr. Vilas Pradeep Tonde

Website: https://askneurologist.com

Email: contact@askneurologist.com

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

This privacy policy was prepared for AskNeurologist.com — Evidence-Based Neurology for Doctors and Patients.