Who this policy covers

This website is operated by The Pediatric Expert, the medico-legal consulting practice of Ayush Gupta, MD. It serves attorneys and law firms seeking pediatric expert witness services. This policy explains what information the site collects, why it is collected, and how it is handled.

Information we collect

Information you submit. Name, firm, email address, phone number and the case summary you provide through the contact or consultation forms.
Usage data. Pages viewed, referring source, approximate location, device and browser type, collected through Google Analytics and Google Ads.
Cookies. Analytics and advertising cookies used to measure traffic and conversions. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings.

Please do not send protected health information

Do not upload or paste medical records, images or patient identifiers into the web forms. Send a de-identified case summary only. Medical records are exchanged after engagement through a secure, HIPAA-appropriate channel agreed with your firm.

How we use your information

To respond to case inquiries and schedule consultations.
To run conflict-of-interest checks before accepting an engagement.
To send information you request about services, fees and availability.
To measure website performance and advertising effectiveness in aggregate.

We do not sell, rent or trade your information.

Service providers

Form submissions and scheduling data are processed by third-party providers used to host this site, store inquiries, deliver email notifications and manage calendar bookings. These providers process data on our instructions only. Analytics and advertising measurement are provided by Google.

Confidentiality

Case information shared during an inquiry is treated as confidential attorney work product. It is used solely to evaluate and, if retained, to perform the requested consulting or expert witness work.

Data retention

Inquiry records are retained for as long as needed to support the engagement, meet conflict-checking obligations and comply with applicable law, then deleted or anonymized.

Your choices

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the information you submitted, and you may opt out of further communication at any time. You may also opt out of Google Analytics through Google's browser add-on or your browser's cookie controls.

Security

The site is served over HTTPS and inquiry data is stored with access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, so please avoid sending sensitive records through the web forms.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated as the site or services change. The revision date at the top of the page reflects the most recent update.

Contact

Questions about this policy or a request regarding your information can be sent through the contact page.

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