Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Overview
Checkapedia ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website checkapedia.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Checkapedia, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics, including:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- Your general geographic location (country/region level only)
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- How you arrived at our site (search engine, direct, referral)
This information is collected in aggregate and anonymous form. We cannot identify individual visitors from this data.
MedCheck Tool Usage
When you use our medication interaction checker tool, the medication names you enter are sent to the Anthropic AI API to generate interaction information. We do not store, log, or retain the medication names you enter. Each query is processed in real time and discarded. We have no way to link your medication searches to your identity.
Contact Form
If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content so we can respond to you. This information is not shared with third parties and is used only to respond to your inquiry.
Cookies and Advertising
Checkapedia uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Google Analytics — to understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- Google AdSense — to display relevant advertisements. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your interests
You can opt out of Google's use of cookies for advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor cookies via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Understand how our site is used and improve our content
- Monitor site performance and fix technical issues
- Display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- Respond to contact form submissions
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which have their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense — Google Privacy Policy
- Anthropic API — used to power our medication interaction tool — Anthropic Privacy Policy
Medical Information Disclaimer
Checkapedia is an informational resource only. We do not collect, store, or use any health information you enter into our tools for any purpose other than generating the requested drug interaction information in real time. We are not a healthcare provider and do not create health records.
Children's Privacy
Checkapedia is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us through our Contact page.