Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

POCUS Geek LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when you visit and use our website, www.pocusgeek.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as certain information that may be collected automatically when you use the Website.

Information You Provide Directly

You may voluntarily provide personal information when you interact with features of the Website, including our newsletter subscription and contact form.

Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect:

First name
Last name
Email address
Information you provide in a contact form or other communication
Any other information you voluntarily choose to provide

Information We Collect

When you use our contact form, we collect the information you provide, which may include your first name, last name, email address, and the contents of your message.

Please do not submit confidential patient information, protected health information, medical records, or other sensitive medical information through the POCUS Geek contact form. The contact form is intended for general questions, comments, and communications with POCUS Geek and is not intended to function as a secure system for transmitting patient or medical information.

Contact Form

If you subscribe to the POCUS Geek email newsletter, we collect the information necessary to provide the newsletter, which may include your first name, last name, and email address.

We use this information to send newsletters, educational content, announcements, and other communications related to POCUS Geek.

You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by using the unsubscribe link contained in our emails.

Our newsletter and related email subscription functionality are provided through Wix. Wix may process information on our behalf in connection with providing these services.

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to questions and messages submitted through our contact form
Send newsletters and other communications you have requested
Provide educational content and resources
Communicate with you about POCUS Geek and our Website
Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
Monitor Website performance and security
Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
Comply with applicable legal obligations
Carry out other purposes disclosed at the time information is collected

How We Use Your Information

POCUS Geek is a medical education website. The information provided through the Website, including educational articles, videos, illustrations, and other materials, is intended for educational and informational purposes. The information provided on the Website is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should not be used as a substitute for consultation with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Nothing on the Website is intended to establish a physician-patient or other healthcare provider-patient relationship. We also do not intend for the Website's contact form or newsletter subscription to be used to submit or communicate confidential patient or medical information.

Medical Education Disclaimer

POCUS Geek provides links to and may embed videos hosted by YouTube.

When you click a YouTube link or interact with an embedded YouTube video, YouTube may collect information about your activity, device, or interaction with the content. This activity is governed by Google's and YouTube's applicable privacy policies and terms, rather than this Privacy Policy.

POCUS Geek does not control the privacy practices of YouTube or other third-party websites and services.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before interacting with them or providing personal information.

YouTube and Other Third-Party Content

The POCUS Geek Website is hosted and operated using Wix.com. Wix may process information on our behalf in connection with hosting the Website, providing forms, processing newsletter subscriptions, maintaining Website security, and providing other Website-related functionality. Information collected through our Website may therefore be processed or stored by Wix in accordance with its applicable privacy practices.

For more information about how Wix handles personal information, please review Wix's privacy policy.

Wix

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically by Wix and/or other technologies used on the Website.

This information may include:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referring website or URL
Information about how you interact with the Website

We may use this information to operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website.

Information Collected Automatically

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide Website functionality, maintain security, understand Website usage, and improve the Website.

Wix may also use cookies and similar technologies as part of its Website hosting, security, analytics, and functionality services.

You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the Website.

If POCUS Geek uses additional analytics, advertising, or tracking technologies that require consent or additional disclosures under applicable law, we may provide additional notices or consent mechanisms.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

We do not sell your personal information for money.

We may share personal information with service providers that help us operate POCUS Geek and provide the Website and its features. These service providers may include:

Wix, which provides Website hosting and related Website functionality
Email and newsletter service providers
Website analytics and security providers
Other service providers necessary to operate and maintain the Website

These providers may process personal information on our behalf and as necessary to provide their services.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
Respond to lawful requests from governmental authorities
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Protect the rights, property, or safety of users or others
Investigate fraud, security incidents, or other unlawful activity

We may also transfer information in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction.

How We Share Information

We take reasonable measures designed to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure. However, no electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We therefore cannot guarantee the absolute security of information submitted to or stored through the Website.

Data Security

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, responding to communications, maintaining appropriate records, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.

The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

Data Retention

You may unsubscribe from POCUS Geek's newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the applicable email.

Personal Information

You may contact us to ask about the personal information we maintain about you or to request that certain information be corrected or updated, subject to applicable law.

Cookies

You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings. Certain Website functions may not operate properly if cookies are disabled.

Your Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable state privacy laws.

Depending on the applicable law, these rights may include the right to:

Request access to certain personal information
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Opt out of certain forms of processing
Appeal certain privacy decisions
Receive equal treatment for exercising applicable privacy rights

To make a privacy request, please contact us using the contact information below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

State Privacy Rights

POCUS Geek is an educational website and is not intended to serve as a patient portal or secure system for communicating protected health information. Nothing in this Privacy Policy is intended to represent that POCUS Geek is or is not subject to HIPAA.

Please do not submit patient information, protected health information, medical records, or other confidential medical information through the POCUS Geek contact form or other communication channels.

HIPAA and Medical Information

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, business practices, technology, or applicable laws.

When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this Privacy Policy.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or POCUS Geek's privacy practices, please contact us through the contact information provided on our Website or at info@pocusgeek.com.