Privacy Policy
At NBMEScore.com, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and what rights you have over your data. We believe in full transparency — no hidden clauses, no data selling, no advertising targeting.
By using NBMEScore.com — including our USMLE Step 1 calculators (NBME Forms 25–31, UWSA1, UWSA2), Step 2 CK calculators (NBME Forms 9–15), and personal dashboard — you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Who We Are
NBMEScore.com is an independent, free medical education platform providing NBME score conversion calculators and study tools for USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 CK preparation. We are not affiliated with the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME®), USMLE®, or any official examination authority.
For any privacy-related questions, contact us at: contact@nbmescore.com
2. What Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you use any of our calculators (NBME 25–31, NBME 9–15, UWSA1, UWSA2) and submit your email to unlock your score report, we collect:
- Name — to personalize your score report and dashboard
- Email address — to deliver your score report and dashboard access link
- Student type — IMG, US MD, US DO, or Other
- Exam type — Step 1 or Step 2 CK
- NBME form used — e.g., NBME 26, NBME 12, UWSA1
- Score data — wrong answer count, percentage correct, predicted score, pass probability
- Planned exam date — optional, used to generate your personalized study plan
- Self-reported weak subject areas — optional, used for dashboard recommendations
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit NBMEScore.com, we automatically collect standard technical data:
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country/city level)
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time on page, and navigation path
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Device type — desktop, mobile, or tablet
This data is collected in aggregate and anonymized form. It is used only to understand how students use our tools and to improve site performance.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver your NBME score report to your email inbox immediately after calculation
- To send you a magic login link to access your personal study dashboard
- To populate your dashboard with your score history, trend graphs, and progress tracking
- To generate personalized study recommendations based on your weak areas, exam date, and score range
- To send important service updates (e.g., formula corrections, new calculator launches)
- To improve the accuracy of our regression formulas using anonymized, aggregated data
- To analyze overall usage patterns and improve our tools
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity — to deliver the score report and dashboard access you requested
- Legitimate interests — to improve our tools and understand usage patterns
- Consent — for any optional communications beyond score delivery (you may withdraw consent at any time)
5. Data Storage and Security
Your personal data is stored in a secure database hosted on servers protected by industry-standard security measures. All data transmission between your browser and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL. Access to personal data is strictly limited to authorized team members who need it to operate the service.
We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you request deletion of your account and data, we will process it within 30 days and confirm via email.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with advertisers or marketing companies. We may share data only in the following strictly limited circumstances:
- Service providers — companies that help us operate the site (e.g., web hosting, email delivery providers). These providers are contractually prohibited from using your data for any purpose beyond providing their service to us.
- Legal obligation — if required by law, court order, or valid governmental authority request.
- Business transfer — in the unlikely event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with prior notification to affected users.
7. Cookies and Tracking
NBMEScore.com uses the following types of cookies:
- Session cookies — maintain your logged-in state while using the dashboard. These are deleted when you close your browser.
- Analytics cookies — Google Analytics, used to understand aggregate, anonymized usage patterns. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics.
- Preference cookies — remember your calculator settings and display preferences between visits.
You can disable or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect dashboard access and some calculator functionality.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@nbmescore.com with the subject line “Data Request”. We respond within 30 days.
- Access — request a copy of all personal data we hold about you
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion — request permanent deletion of your personal data and account
- Portability — request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Restriction — request that we limit how we use your data
- Withdraw consent — withdraw consent for optional communications at any time
9. Email Communications
After submitting your score, you will receive a one-time email containing your score report and dashboard access link. We may occasionally send service-related updates such as new calculator launches or formula corrections.
Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out of all non-essential communications at any time. We will never send unsolicited promotional emails or share your address with mailing lists.
10. Children’s Privacy
NBMEScore.com is designed for adult medical students and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at contact@nbmescore.com and we will delete it promptly.
11. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external resources such as study materials, UWorld, or First Aid references. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, tools, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of NBMEScore.com after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Subject line for data requests: “Data Request”
We respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.