Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 17, 2026  ·  Effective: May 17, 2026

1. Who We Are

NBMEScore.com is operated by Milan Tekam, an independent developer based in Nagpur, India. We provide free USMLE score conversion calculators and study planning tools for medical students.

For privacy-related questions, contact us at: contact@nbmescore.com

2. What Data We Collect

2.1 Email Address

We collect your email address when you voluntarily submit it to unlock your personal NBME Dashboard or subscribe to score update notifications. We use your email address only to:

• Send your requested dashboard link and score report
• Notify you of updates to calculator formulas that may affect your saved scores
• Occasionally send USMLE exam preparation tips and site announcements

We never sell, rent, share, or trade your email address with any third party for marketing purposes. Your email is used solely for the purposes listed above.

2.2 Usage Data (Automatically Collected)

When you visit NBMEScore.com, our servers and third-party tools automatically collect standard usage data including:

• IP address (anonymized where possible)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is used solely for analytics (understanding how the site is used) and is not linked to your personal identity.

2.3 Scores You Enter

Wrong answer counts and percentage scores you enter into our calculators are processed locally in your browser. We do not store individual calculation results on our servers unless you explicitly submit your email to save them to a dashboard.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We use cookies to improve your experience and to enable advertising and analytics services.

3.2 Cookies We Use

3.3 Google AdSense and Advertising Cookies

We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data, see: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

3.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. You can also use our cookie consent banner (shown on your first visit) to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

4. How We Use Your Email Address

When you provide your email address, we process it for the following purposes:

• Dashboard delivery: Sending you a magic link to access your personal NBME score dashboard
• Formula update alerts: Notifying you when a calculator formula you have used has been updated with new community data
• Study tips and announcements: Occasional emails about USMLE preparation resources and new site features

We use Google SMTP (smtp.gmail.com) to send emails from our custom domain contact@nbmescore.com. Emails are routed through Google’s mail servers. Google acts as a data processor under our instructions. For details on how Google handles data, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can opt out at any time. After unsubscribing, we will remove your email from our active mailing list within 7 business days.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent: You provide your email address voluntarily by ticking the consent checkbox. You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing.
• Legitimate interests: Usage analytics to improve the site experience, where this does not override your rights.
• Consent (cookies): Non-essential cookies (advertising, analytics) are only set after you accept via our cookie consent banner.

6. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our mailing list. If you unsubscribe, your email is deleted from active lists within 7 business days. Anonymized analytics data may be retained for up to 26 months in accordance with Google Analytics default settings.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate data
• Deletion: Ask us to delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent: Unsubscribe from emails at any time

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: contact@nbmescore.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Google Analytics — Website usage analytics. Privacy Policy
• Google AdSense — Advertising. Privacy Policy
• Google SMTP — Email delivery via smtp.gmail.com. Privacy Policy

We do not sell your data to any third party. Ever.

9. Children’s Privacy

NBMEScore.com is intended for medical students and adults aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has submitted data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Significant changes will be communicated via a site notice or email (if you are subscribed).

11. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints:

Milan Tekam
NBMEScore.com
Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
Email: contact@nbmescore.com