Privacy Policy

Global Health — ghealthorg.com

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Global Health ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website ghealthorg.com and related services (collectively, the "Platform"). We are an international health management platform connecting patients with hospitals, health tracking tools, AI-powered analysis, and health content.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, protect, and share your personal data when you use our Platform. It applies to all users worldwide, including those in Japan, China, the United States, the European Union, and other regions.

By using the Platform, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal data:

Category Data Collected Purpose
Account Information Email address, full name, phone number Account creation, authentication, communication
Profile Data Basic profile information, preferences, language settings Personalization and user experience
Health Report Data Uploaded PDF documents, images of medical reports, extracted health metrics AI-powered health analysis, report generation
Health Metrics Blood glucose, blood pressure, heart rate, weight, SpO2, and other tracked metrics Health tracking dashboard and trend analysis
Booking Information Appointment details, hospital preferences, treatment selections, booking deposits Medical booking and referral services
Authentication Data LINE OAuth tokens, email OTP verification codes Secure login and identity verification
Payment Data PayPal payment tokens, WeChat Pay transaction references Deposit collection for bookings (we do NOT store full credit card numbers)
Communication Data Chat messages with AI chatbot, customer support inquiries AI assistance, customer support, quality improvement
Anonymous Analytics Page views, referrer, browser type (aggregated, non-identifying) Platform usage analysis via GoatCounter

What We Do NOT Collect

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

4. Data Storage and Security

Storage Location

Your data is stored in PostgreSQL databases hosted on Render in the Singapore (asia-southeast1) region. Render is a cloud infrastructure provider with SOC 2 compliance. For more information, see render.com/security.

Security Measures

Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will notify you via email within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, as required by applicable law.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our Platform. Each service has its own privacy practices:

Service Purpose Data Shared Privacy Policy
DeepSeek AI AI health report analysis (metric extraction from PDFs/images) Health report files (PDF, images) temporarily for analysis deepseek.com/privacy
LINE OAuth login and authentication LINE profile info (email, display name) line.me/en/privacy
PayPal Payment processing for booking deposits Transaction amount, booking reference (no card details stored by us) paypal.com/privacy
WeChat Pay Payment processing for booking deposits Transaction amount, booking reference (no card details stored by us) pay.weixin.qq.com
GoatCounter Anonymous website analytics Aggregated, non-personal data (page views, browser type) goatcounter.com/privacy
QQ Email (SMTP) Sending email OTP verification codes and notifications Your email address service.mail.qq.com
Render Cloud hosting (PostgreSQL database, web services) All stored user data render.com/privacy

Important Notes About Third-Party Data Processing

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to provide the Platform services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy:

Data Type Retention Period
Account Information Until account deletion + 90 days for backup rotation
Health Report Data Until account deletion or your request to remove
Health Metrics Until account deletion or your request to remove
Booking Records 3 years after last booking (legal/regulatory requirements)
Payment Records 5 years after transaction (tax and financial regulations)
Communication (Chat) 2 years after last message
Analytics Data Indefinitely (aggregated, non-personal data)

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access

You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data. You can update most information directly through your account settings.

Deletion ("Right to Be Forgotten")

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. To request data deletion, please email us at hikaru0701@qq.com with the subject line "Data Deletion Request." We will process your request within 30 days.

Data Portability

You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

Object to Processing

You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.

Withdraw Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hikaru0701@qq.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days. We may ask you to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Cookie Policy

Global Health uses minimal cookies and similar tracking technologies:

Type Purpose Duration
Session Cookies Essential for user authentication and maintaining login state Session (deleted when browser is closed)
CSRF Tokens Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session
Language Preference Remembers your language selection (EN/ZH/JA) 1 year

No tracking cookies: We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising/tracking cookies. Our analytics are powered by GoatCounter, which is privacy-focused and does not use cookies or collect personal data.

If you are in a jurisdiction requiring cookie consent (e.g., EU/EEA), a cookie consent banner will be displayed upon your first visit, allowing you to manage your preferences.

9. International Data Transfers

As a global platform operating in Japan, China, and the USA, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure adequate data protection measures, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required.

10. GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Users)

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

11. Japan & China Privacy Compliance

Japan (APPI)

For users in Japan, we comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI). Key points:

China (PIPL)

For users in China, we comply with the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL):

12. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We Do NOT Sell Your Data

NO DATA SOLD Global Health does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties for their marketing or advertising purposes.

When We May Disclose Data

We may share your personal data in the following limited circumstances:

13. Children’s Privacy

Global Health is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at hikaru0701@qq.com so we can delete the information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Information

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

Email: hikaru0701@qq.com

Data Deletion Requests: Send to hikaru0701@qq.com with subject "Data Deletion Request"

GDPR / APPI / PIPL Inquiries: hikaru0701@qq.com

AI Agent & Business Inquiries: hikaru0701@qq.com

We will acknowledge receipt of your request within 5 business days and respond within 30 days.

16. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Japan, without regard to its conflict of law provisions. For users in the European Union, this policy also respects rights granted under the GDPR. For users in China, this policy also respects rights granted under the PIPL.