Non-Government Disclaimer

Drug Database is an independent educational resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government entity, regulator or health agency, including the U.S. FDA, NIH, CDSCO or WHO. Information on the Site is compiled from publicly available official sources.

1. Information We Collect

Information you give us

We do not require you to create an account to use the Site. We only collect personal information that you choose to send us, for example when you use our contact form or email us. This may include your name, email address and the content of your message.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, our servers and third-party tools may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

• IP address and approximate location (country/city level)
• Browser type, device type and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages and referring website
• Date and time of access

This information is used in aggregate to keep the Site secure and to understand how it is used. We do not use it to identify you personally.

Health information

The Site is a reference resource. Drug searches and tools on the Site (such as the drug interaction checker) do not ask for your name or identity, and we do not link the drugs you look up to you. Please do not send us personal medical details or records through the contact form or email.

Mobile App

The App displays content from the Site and needs an internet connection to work. It does not require an account or sign-in, and it requests only the device permissions needed for its features. Drugs you search for and entries you make in App tools, such as the drug interaction checker and the antibiotic sensitivity chart, are used only to show you results and are not linked to your identity. When you use the App, the limited technical information listed above, along with device model, operating system version and App version, may be collected automatically. This information is used and shared only as described in this Policy.

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The Site may use:

• Essential cookies needed for the Site to load and function correctly, including caching and security.
• Analytics cookies that help us understand visitor numbers and which pages are most useful.
• Advertising cookies, if advertising is displayed on the Site, which may be set by third-party ad providers.

You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the Site may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate, maintain and improve the Site
• To respond to your questions, feedback and correction requests
• To monitor usage and protect the Site against abuse, spam and security threats
• To comply with legal obligations

We use information collected through the Site and the App only for the purposes described in this Policy. We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

4. Sharing of Information

We share information only in these limited cases:

• Service providers who help us run the Site (such as hosting, caching, analytics and email services), who process data on our behalf.
• Legal requirements, when disclosure is required by law, court order or a lawful request from a government authority.
• Protection of rights, where necessary to protect the safety, rights or property of DrugDatabase.org, our users or the public.

5. Third-Party Links

Drug pages may link to external sources such as FDA, DailyMed, WHO and other references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Please review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

6. Data Retention

Messages you send us are kept only as long as needed to respond and for reasonable record-keeping, after which they are deleted. Server logs and analytics data are kept for a limited period in line with our service providers’ settings.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures, including encrypted (HTTPS) connections, to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and the Information Technology Act, 2000, you may:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct or update inaccurate information
• Ask us to delete your personal information
• Withdraw consent you have previously given
• Raise a grievance about how your data is handled

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for healthcare professionals, students and adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the “Last updated” date above will be revised. Please check this page periodically.

11. Contact and Grievance Officer

For questions, requests or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact: Grievance Officer, DrugDatabase.org

Use our Contact page.