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Eight short sections cover everything this site collects — and everything it doesn't.
Overview
What this policy covers, and who it applies to.
StepWise USMLE ("this site," "we," "us") is a personal study library of MBBS and USMLE Step 1 notes. This page explains what information is collected when you visit, and how it's used.
Information We Collect
Short answer: none that identifies you.
This site does not require an account, login, or registration to access any content. We do not knowingly collect names, email addresses, or other personal information directly from visitors browsing the notes.
Cookies & Analytics
Aggregated usage patterns, not individual visitors.
Like most websites, we may use cookies and similar technologies (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site — for example, which pages are viewed and how long visitors stay. This information is aggregated and anonymized; it is not used to identify individual visitors.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect some site functionality but will not prevent you from reading the notes.
Advertising
Third-party ad networks and how to opt out.
This site may display ads served by third-party advertising networks, such as Google AdSense. These networks may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this or other websites.
- You can opt out of personalized advertising through Google's Ads Settings.
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a visitor's prior visits to this site or other sites on the internet.
Embedded Content
YouTube videos linked or embedded in the notes.
Some pages on this site link to or embed content from YouTube. If you interact with embedded YouTube content, Google's own privacy policy governs that interaction, not this one.
Third-Party Links
Where responsibility ends once you leave this site.
This site may link to external resources, such as our YouTube channel. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, and we encourage you to review their policies separately.
Children's Privacy
This site is built for medical students, not children.
This site is intended for medical students and self-directed learners and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
How updates to this page are communicated.
This policy may be updated from time to time as the site grows. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Have a question about this policy?
Reach out through the StepWise USMLE YouTube channel and we'll get back to you.