Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

DoctorMCAT NYC ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and students. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at doctormcat.com or engage with our tutoring services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our site and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, schedule a consultation, or enroll in tutoring services, we may collect the following information:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address (if applicable)
• Academic background and MCAT score history (shared during consultations)
• Any additional information you choose to provide via our contact form or during communications

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Device type and screen resolution

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide tutoring services: Scheduling sessions, customizing lesson plans, and communicating about your MCAT preparation.
• To respond to inquiries: Replying to contact form submissions, phone calls, and email correspondence.
• To send communications: Providing information about our services, scheduling reminders, and occasional educational content. We will never send unsolicited marketing emails without your consent.
• To improve our website: Analyzing usage data to enhance site performance, content, and user experience.
• To run advertisements: Using conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. The cookies we use include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, session duration, and general geographic location. This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads conversion tracking and remarketing cookies to measure the performance of our advertising campaigns and to show relevant ads to users who have previously visited our site. You can manage your Google ad preferences at Google Ad Settings.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our business. Each service has its own privacy policy governing the use of your information:

• Brevo (formerly Sendinblue): We use Brevo for email communications and contact management. When you submit a contact form or provide your email address, your information may be stored and processed by Brevo in accordance with their privacy policy.
• Google (Analytics & Ads): As described above, Google services are used for website analytics and advertising. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
• Zoom: Online tutoring sessions are conducted via Zoom. Any information shared during sessions is subject to Zoom's privacy policy.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third-party services (listed above) that assist us in operating our website and business, subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
• Protection of rights: To protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of DoctorMCAT NYC, our students, or others.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Specifically:

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 3 years after your last interaction with us, unless you request earlier deletion.
• Student records: Retained for up to 5 years after the conclusion of tutoring services for reference and record-keeping purposes.
• Website analytics data: Retained in accordance with Google Analytics' data retention settings (currently set to 14 months).

7. Your Rights

For All Users

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information.
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to data portability.
• The right to restrict processing of your personal data.
• The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• The right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
• The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following additional rights:

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
• The right to request deletion of your personal information.
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note: DoctorMCAT NYC does not sell personal information.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.

8. Data Security

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

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• DoctorMCAT NYC
• Dr. Stuart Donnelly
• 750 Columbus Avenue, Suite 3G
• New York, NY 10025
• 917-568-2473