MED.CYCLE

Effective Date: 21/07/2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Med-Cycle ("we", "us", or "our"), a free educational platform designed to support medical students in their revision. By accessing or using this website, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

2. Eligibility

This website is intended for medical students and individuals interested in medical education. You must be at least 16 years old and capable of entering into a legally binding agreement under applicable law to register or use the site.

3. User Accounts

To access certain features, you must register and create an account. During registration, we collect your full name and email address. You agree to provide accurate information and to keep it up to date. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials secure and are liable for all activity under your account.

We use Google Firebase to securely store user data, including usernames and emails. Your use of the site signifies agreement with our Privacy Policy.

4. Intellectual Property

All content on Med-Cycle — including text, graphics, tutorials, and branding — is the property of Med-Cycle unless otherwise stated. You may use this content solely for personal, non-commercial educational purposes.

5. User-Generated Content

If you submit any content (e.g., tips, feedback), you grant Med-Cycle a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, or share that content. We reserve the right to remove or moderate content that violates our policies or is otherwise inappropriate.

6. Acceptable Use

By using Med-Cycle, you agree not to:

• Post or transmit abusive, illegal, or misleading content
• Attempt to interfere with the website's functionality or access data you're not authorised to access
• Use the site for unauthorised commercial purposes

7. No Medical Advice Disclaimer

The content on Med-Cycle is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be relied upon for clinical decision-making. Always consult a qualified medical professional.

8. Third-Party Services

We use Google Firebase for secure login and data storage. While we use reputable services, we are not responsible for the performance or policies of third-party providers.

9. Limitation of Liability

Med-Cycle is provided "as is," without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any direct or indirect damages arising from the use of this site.

10. Termination of Use

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you breach these terms or misuse the platform.

11. Governing Law and Disputes

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. We encourage informal negotiation for any disputes. If unresolved, the matter will proceed to binding arbitration.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may revise these Terms periodically. Your continued use of Med-Cycle constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. A notification will be shown when significant updates are made.

13. Contact Us

For questions or concerns, please use the Contact Us form on the website.

Effective Date: 21/07/2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Med-Cycle ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data Controller

Med-Cycle is the data controller for all information collected through the website.

3. Data We Collect

• Name and email address (provided when registering)
• Authentication credentials (via Google Firebase)
• Technical data like IP address and timestamps
• Firebase Authentication Cookies used for secure login

We do not collect financial data, medical records, or sensitive personal data.

4. How We Use Your Data

• To create and manage your account
• To secure your session via Firebase Authentication Cookies
• To contact you with essential updates or account notifications
• To ensure basic functionality and security

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data based on:

• Contractual necessity (to manage your account)
• Legitimate interests (platform maintenance and security)

6. Cookies and Tracking

This website uses essential cookies from Firebase to manage user authentication and account security. These cookies are necessary for the login functionality to work properly.

We do not use cookies for marketing or analytics.

7. Data Retention

Your data is stored securely while your account is active. If you delete your account or are inactive for 5 years, your data will be deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell or share your data. Firebase handles secure storage and authentication and complies with GDPR.

9. Your Rights

You can request:

• Access to your data
• Rectification or erasure
• Restriction of processing
• Withdrawal of consent
• Filing a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)

To exercise these rights, contact us via the Contact Us form.

10. Security

We use industry-standard security practices, and Firebase encrypts data at rest and in transit.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. You'll be notified of major updates through the website.

Effective Date: 21/07/2025

The content on Med-Cycle is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice. You must not use the material on this site as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.

By using Med-Cycle, you agree that:

• Med-Cycle is not liable for any decisions made based on its content
• You are responsible for verifying all clinical decisions independently
• Med-Cycle makes no guarantees about the completeness or accuracy of its educational materials
• Essential cookies from Firebase are used only for secure login and account functionality, not for tracking

Effective Date: 21/07/2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device to ensure certain features function properly. They are commonly used for things like login persistence and session tracking.

2. This Website's Use of Cookies

This website uses essential cookies from Firebase to manage user authentication and account security. These cookies are necessary for the login functionality to work properly.

We do not use:

• Analytics cookies
• Advertising or third-party tracking cookies

3. Cookies We Set (Firebase Authentication)

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
__session	Keeps user logged in	Session	Essential
firebase:authUser:*	Stores basic login/auth data	Session	Essential
G_ENABLED_IDPS	Manages identity provider preference	Persistent	Essential
G_AUTHUSER_H	Tracks current Firebase login user	Persistent	Essential

4. Consent for Cookies

These cookies are considered strictly necessary and therefore do not require prior user consent under UK GDPR and PECR regulations.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Please note: disabling these cookies will prevent you from logging into your Med-Cycle account.

For more help:

• Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy