Privacy Policy

1. Who this policy applies to

This policy applies to the IQMIA website (iqmia.com), its news and professional briefings, and IQMIA Spotlight. IQMIA is part of the Quollnet-connected publishing ecosystem. Questions about this policy can be sent to iqmiamail@gmail.com.

2. What information we handle

• Account information: when you register or sign in, we may receive your name, email address, account identifier and profile image, depending on the information provided during authentication.
• Google sign-in: if you choose Google, Google provides an identity credential for sign-in. IQMIA uses QAuth to verify the identity and manage application access. Signing in does not give IQMIA access to your Gmail messages, Google Drive files or other Google products.
• Story submissions: text, links, images, image credits, supporting material, and relevant submission or publication history that you choose to send to Spotlight.
• Technical and usage data: browser and device information, IP address, session data, usage events and referral/campaign information that may be processed for security, site operation and audience measurement.

3. How we use information

We use account data to authenticate users, associate submissions with the right contributor, operate access controls and communicate about submissions and published stories. We use submitted material to assess editorial eligibility, research factual claims, detect duplication, prepare articles and images, conduct reviews, and manage corrections or removal requests.

IQMIA uses automated tools, including AI-assisted research, writing and factual review, in its editorial workflow. Information you submit and publicly accessible sources may be processed by external technology providers to perform these tasks. AI-generated material is subject to IQMIA's editorial publication and correction processes.

4. When information is shared or published

Authentication information may be processed through Google (if you use Google sign-in) and QAuth. Website hosting, email delivery, analytics and AI processing may involve service providers that handle information as needed for those functions. Public Spotlight articles may identify people, organizations, achievements and source links where the material is accepted for publication.

Submitting a story is not the same as publishing it. Submitted text or images are not automatically displayed publicly simply because they were sent to IQMIA. Content that is later published may remain visible and may be indexed or shared by third parties.

5. Cookies and analytics

IQMIA uses session-related browser storage to operate sign-in and site features. Pages may also use Google Analytics and Meta/Facebook measurement technologies to understand visits, engagement and campaign performance; those services may set or read cookies or similar identifiers according to their own practices and your browser settings.

You can use browser privacy controls to manage or block non-essential cookies. Blocking certain storage may affect login or other site functionality.

6. Data retention and protection

Information may be retained while needed to provide the service, maintain editorial and publication records, respond to complaints, protect the platform, and satisfy applicable legal obligations. The appropriate period depends on the nature of the information and why it was collected.

We use technical and organizational safeguards appropriate to the services involved. No internet service can guarantee complete security.

7. Access, correction and removal requests

You may contact us about your account information, a Spotlight submission, a published article, or a suspected factual error. Requests to access, correct or erase personal data will be considered under applicable law, legitimate editorial needs and record-keeping requirements. Published articles also provide a correction and removal request process.

Email iqmiamail@gmail.com with enough information to identify the relevant account or publication; please do not send passwords or confidential identity documents in your first message.

8. External websites and changes

IQMIA links to original publishers, Quollnet services and other websites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We may update this policy as IQMIA features, providers or legal requirements change; material changes will be reflected on this page.