Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Dr. Stephen Sanders, MD, MPH, operating as Whole Men's Health ("we," "us," or "our"), is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit drstephensanders.com (the "Site") or contact us through our services.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Name and email address submitted via the contact form
• Messages or inquiries you send us
• Information provided when booking a consultation through our third-party scheduling platform (SamCart)

Information Collected Automatically

• Browser type, operating system, and device information
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
• Provide, operate, and improve the Site
• Send you information you have requested about our services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity
• Analyze usage trends to improve user experience

Important: This Site does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Content is for informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g., email delivery, hosting, analytics) under confidentiality agreements
• Third-party platforms you interact with directly, such as SamCart for consultation booking (governed by their own privacy policies)
• Legal authorities when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months unless you request earlier deletion.

6. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled)
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority (EU/UK residents)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@wholemenshealth.com.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms, SamCart). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This 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 Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us: