Privacy Policy
Operated by StatPearls, LLC. Effective June 28, 2026; last reviewed June 28, 2026.
Scope of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to the website www.StatPearls.com, which is operated by StatPearls, LLC, including the mobile-optimized versions of the website. Except where otherwise noted, statements in this Privacy Policy with respect to the Sites also apply to the StatPearls device applications ("Apps" or "eBooks") for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, which include StatPearls Mobile and eBooks.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information about users of StatPearls. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, "StatPearls" means the Sites, the Apps, eBooks, and all information and services provided to you in connection with your use of the Sites and Apps, including, without limitation, reference content, tools, applications, sponsored programs, advertising, email communications, continuing medical education, and discussions. We may share information collected under this Privacy Policy among the Sites and Apps that we own or control, but information collected under this Privacy Policy is always protected under the terms of this Privacy Policy.
Information That We Collect
In this section, we describe the information we may collect about you in connection with your use of the Services, which can include "Personal Information" (information we can use to identify you, such as your name or email address) and "Non-Personal Information" (information we do not use to identify you). As described below, we may associate Non-Personal Information with Personal Information, and upon doing so, such information will become Personal Information.
Registration
When you register to become a member of StatPearls, we request certain Personal Information from you, such as your name, email address, zip code, profession, occupation, and specialty. You may update or supplement the Personal Information you provided at registration at any time through your account settings.
Market Research
From time to time, we may invite you to participate in market research surveys for StatPearls and in market research surveys conducted on behalf of third-party sponsors, either by StatPearls or by a third party. In this context, "sponsor" means the provider of products and services that commissioned the survey. StatPearls surveys may be administered by one of our companies or by a third party acting on our behalf. For some surveys, you may be asked to provide contact information for honoraria fulfillment.
Continuing Medical Education
When you participate in a Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education (CE) activity made available through StatPearls, you may be asked to provide Personal Information as required by that particular activity.
Tools
Clinical tools may be available through the Services. These tools may require you to provide Personal Information in order to operate.
Additional Forms
From time to time, we may offer you the opportunity to receive additional information or services from us or from third parties (for example, a sample request or a sales representative visit). If you wish to receive such information, you may be asked to provide additional Personal Information to fulfill the request. We may use such information as described in this Privacy Policy, and the third party, if applicable, will use such Personal Information as described at the point of collection.
Mobile Device and eBook Applications
You must register with StatPearls to purchase access to Apps and eBooks, which means that all information we collect about your use of the Apps and eBooks is Personal Information that we may use in the same manner as information about your use of the StatPearls content, as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not want us to collect Personal Information about your use of our Apps or eBooks, please do not use our Apps or eBooks. We do not obtain any information about your mobile device other than its brand, make, and model, and the type of operating software it uses.
Non-Registered Users
You must register with StatPearls to access all of the StatPearls content; however, you may be able to access certain limited content without registering. Even if you have not registered, we collect Non-Personal Information about your use of StatPearls through the use of cookies. The Non-Personal Information we collect includes the referring website (if applicable), the type of browser you use, the material viewed, and the time and date you accessed the Services.
Emails Sent to Us
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information, content, business information, ideas, concepts, or inventions that you send to us by email or other non-StatPearls communication. If you want to keep content, business information, ideas, concepts, or inventions private or proprietary, do not send them to us.
Communications
By registering for StatPearls, you consent to receive certain communications. Specifically, we may use your registration information to send you communications about our products and services and the products and services of our third-party sponsors through pop-ups, banners, and emails. You may also subscribe to receive certain email questions or articles sent to registered users, which you may manage through the personal area within your account settings.
Drug-Drug and Drug-Food Interaction Checker / Database
Conditions of Use: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your healthcare professional. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions, or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. You should consult your healthcare professional before taking any drug, changing your diet, or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
Categories of Personal Information We Collect, and How We Use and Disclose It
This section supplements the description above and applies to all users. In the past twelve (12) months, we have collected the following categories of personal information, as defined by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
We collect this information directly from you (for example, at registration or when you use a tool or a CME/CE activity), automatically through cookies and similar technologies, and from third-party sources used to verify or update your registration information.
We use this information for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to provide and personalize the Services, administer CME/CE, communicate with you (including about our products and services and those of our sponsors), conduct analytics and quality improvement, and comply with our legal obligations.
We disclose these categories of personal information to service providers and contractors who perform functions on our behalf, and as required by law or to protect our rights.
- Identifiers, such as name, email address, postal or zip code, account username, and IP address.
- Professional or employment-related information, such as your profession, occupation, and specialty.
- Internet or other electronic network activity, such as pages viewed, content accessed, questions answered and scoring, browser type, referring website, and dates and times of access.
- Commercial information, such as records of products or subscriptions purchased or accessed.
- Inferences drawn from the above to personalize content and recommendations.
We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information
StatPearls does not sell your personal information, and has never sold personal information, in exchange for money or any other valuable consideration.
Your California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA, subject to certain exceptions:
To submit a request, you, or an authorized agent acting on your behalf, may email support@statpearls.com . We will verify your request using information associated with your account before responding, and we will respond within the time required by law, generally within 45 days. StatPearls does not use or disclose sensitive personal information for purposes that would require us to offer a right to limit its use.
- Right to know and access. You may request the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the categories of sources, the business or commercial purposes for collecting it, and the categories of third parties to whom we disclose it.
- Right to delete. You may request that we delete personal information we collected from you.
- Right to correct. You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. As stated above, StatPearls does not sell your personal information. If you wish to opt out of any sharing of your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, you may contact us at support@statpearls.com .
- Right to non-discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
California "Shine the Light"
California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits California residents to request information about our disclosure of personal information to third parties for those third parties' own direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, contact us at support@statpearls.com .
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide the Services, fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer needed for these purposes, we take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it.
Policy Review
This policy is reviewed periodically and updated as necessary to maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Effective Date: June 28, 2026
Last Reviewed: June 28, 2026