Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 17, 2026
Welcome to Pubmed! Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Pubmed collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information collected from users (each, a "User") of the pubmed.gov website ("Site"). This privacy policy applies to the Site and all products and services offered by Pubmed.
Information Collected
Pubmed may collect basic non-personally identifiable information about Users whenever they interact with our Site. This information is typically technical data about their visit and helps us understand how our Site is used, improve its functionality, and ensure its security.
- IP Address: We may collect your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a numerical label assigned to each device connected to a computer network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication. This is used for general location tracking (e.g., country), security, and analytical purposes.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) may be collected to help us optimize the Site for different browsers and diagnose compatibility issues.
- Operating System: Details about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) may be collected for similar reasons as browser type, to ensure optimal Site performance and user experience.
- Pages Visited: We collect data on the specific pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, and the sequence of pages visited. This helps us understand user engagement, popular content, and navigational patterns to improve our content and layout.
Cookies
Our Site may use "cookies" to enhance User experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your hard drive by a webpage server. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Pubmed uses cookies for purposes such as:
- Tracking user preferences and settings.
- Analyzing site usage and traffic patterns.
- Improving content and navigation.
Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the Site may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
Pubmed may utilize third-party services to support the functionality and analysis of our Site. These services may include web analytics tools, hosting providers, and security services. These third-party services may collect information about your usage of the Site subject to their own privacy policies. Pubmed strives to choose third-party partners that adhere to high standards of data protection and privacy.
Advertising
Pubmed primarily serves as a research database and does not generally engage in direct third-party advertising on its platform. Our focus is on providing unhindered access to biomedical literature. Should this policy change in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy to reflect those changes.
Children's Privacy (Under 13)
Pubmed is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the link provided below. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information from our servers as quickly as possible.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Pubmed has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage Users to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how we are helping to protect the personal information we collect. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this privacy policy periodically and become aware of modifications.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at: