Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2026

1. Information We Collect

To provide our procedure companionship and coordination services, we may collect:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and address
  • Service Details: Appointment timing, general service needs, and coordination preferences
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies

⚠️ Important: We do not request or store detailed medical records or clinical information. Please do not submit sensitive health data through our platform.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Coordinate scheduling and logistics for your requested services
  • Communicate booking confirmations, reminders, and updates (via email and SMS where applicable)
  • Facilitate secure payments through our third-party payment processor
  • Improve our platform performance and user experience

3. Payments

Payments are processed securely through Square.

  • We do not store or have access to your full payment card information
  • Payment processing is subject to Square's terms and privacy policies

4. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We only share data as necessary to provide our services:

  • Companions (Independent Contractors): Limited information required to fulfill your service request
  • Service Providers: Including hosting (Vercel), CMS/database (Sanity.io), and communication tools
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights

5. Nature of Services (Important Disclaimer)

MyProcedurePal provides non-medical companionship and coordination services only.

  • We do not provide medical care, clinical advice, or emergency transportation
  • We are not a healthcare provider or HIPAA-covered entity

6. Data Security & Retention

We use industry-standard safeguards, including SSL encryption, to protect your information. We retain data only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your data

To make a request, contact us at info@myprocedurepal.com.

8. Communications & Consent

By using our services, you consent to receive service-related communications, including email and SMS.

  • You may opt out of non-essential communications at any time
  • Message and data rates may apply

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, contact: info@myprocedurepal.com