Back to home

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Orthopedic Index (“we,” “our,” or “the platform”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices.

Information We Collect

Account information. When you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and a securely hashed password. We do not store plaintext passwords.

Usage data. We track reading progress, saved articles, notes, and collections to power your personal workspace. This data is tied to your account and is not shared with third parties.

Session data. We use a session cookie to keep you logged in. We do not use third-party tracking cookies or advertising pixels.

How We Use Your Information

  • —To provide and maintain your account and workspace
  • —To save your reading progress, notes, and collections
  • —To improve the platform based on aggregate usage patterns
  • —To respond to feedback or support requests

What We Don't Do

  • —We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties
  • —We do not serve advertisements
  • —We do not use third-party analytics or tracking services

Data Storage

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard cloud infrastructure. We use encryption for data in transit and at rest.

Your Rights

You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at brad@orthopedicindex.com. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be noted by updating the “Last updated” date above.

Questions? Contact us at brad@orthopedicindex.com.