Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 18, 2026

Welcome to drmarinaobgyn.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit or interact with this Website.

This Website represents Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri in her capacity as an author, educator, public speaker, and medical professional. The Website provides educational and informational content, including articles, podcasts, information about Dr. Marina’s book, speaking opportunities, awards, and related professional activities.

This Website does not provide medical services, patient care, medical diagnosis, treatment, or medical consultations. It is not a patient portal or medical practice website.

By using this Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with the Website.

Information You Provide Directly

Depending on how you use the Website, this may include:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Contact information

  • Information included in a speaking invitation or contact request

  • Information you provide when subscribing to blog or newsletter updates

  • Any other information you voluntarily include in a message or form submission

You are not required to provide personal information simply to browse the publicly available portions of the Website.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the Website or its service providers. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website or page

  • General information about how you interact with the Website

This information may be used for security, website functionality, analytics, troubleshooting, and improving the Website.

2. Information Submitted Through Forms

The Website may provide forms that allow visitors to contact Dr. Marina or invite her to speak at conferences, events, or other engagements.

If you submit information through a form, we may use the information you provide to:

  • Respond to your inquiry

  • Communicate with you regarding your request

  • Evaluate or respond to speaking invitations

  • Coordinate professional engagements

  • Provide information you have requested

  • Maintain appropriate records of communications

Please do not submit confidential medical information, medical records, financial information, or other highly sensitive personal information through Website forms.

Because this Website does not provide medical services, information submitted through its forms is not intended to create a doctor-patient relationship.

3. Newsletter and Email Communications

The Website may allow visitors to subscribe to receive blog updates, newsletters, or other communications.

If you subscribe, your email address may be used to send you:

  • New blog post notifications

  • Newsletters

  • Updates about Dr. Marina’s work

  • Information about books, speaking engagements, podcasts, or related activities

  • Other communications for which you have provided consent

You may unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us using the information provided below.

Unsubscribing from promotional communications will not necessarily prevent us from sending non-promotional communications that are necessary to respond to a request you have made.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that can help a website recognize your browser, remember preferences, improve functionality, and understand how visitors use the Website.

Cookies may be used for purposes such as:

  • Website functionality

  • Security

  • Performance

  • Analytics

  • Understanding visitor interactions

  • Improving website content and user experience

You can generally control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some Website functionality.

5. Analytics and Website Performance

We may use analytics or similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with the Website and to improve its performance and content.

Analytics information may include pages viewed, approximate geographic information, device information, browser information, referral sources, and general usage patterns.

Where third-party analytics services are used, those providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

6. Third-Party Services

The Website may use third-party services to provide certain functionality, including website hosting, forms, email/newsletter distribution, analytics, security, embedded media, social media features, and other technical services.

These third-party providers may process certain information as necessary to provide their services.

Third-party services may have their own privacy policies and terms. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing personal information through them.

7. External Links

The Website may contain links to external websites and services, including websites related to books, podcasts, social media, speaking engagements, publications, and other professional activities.

These external websites are not controlled by us.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or policies of third-party websites. When you leave this Website, we encourage you to review the privacy policy of the website you visit.

8. How We Use Information

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Website

  • Respond to inquiries and requests

  • Respond to speaking invitations

  • Send requested newsletters or blog updates

  • Communicate with subscribers

  • Improve Website content and functionality

  • Understand Website usage and visitor preferences

  • Maintain Website security

  • Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or unauthorized activity

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

  • Carry out other purposes disclosed at the time information is collected

We do not use information submitted through this Website to provide medical diagnosis or treatment.

9. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information for money.

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist with operating the Website or providing services on our behalf. These may include providers responsible for:

  • Website hosting

  • Email and newsletter delivery

  • Website security

  • Form processing

  • Analytics

  • Technical maintenance

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable law, legal process, or government requests

  • Protect the rights, safety, or property of the Website or others

  • Investigate suspected fraud, abuse, or security issues

  • Enforce applicable terms or policies

10. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures may be used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, internet transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You should therefore avoid submitting confidential or highly sensitive information through Website forms.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining communications, providing requested services, maintaining appropriate business records, resolving disputes, and complying with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

12. Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These may include the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information, where applicable

  • Withdraw consent to certain uses of your information

  • Unsubscribe from marketing or newsletter communications

  • Ask questions about how your information is collected or used

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the contact information below.

We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

13. Children’s Privacy

This Website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed toward children.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children where prohibited by applicable law.

If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that appropriate steps can be taken.

14. Medical Disclaimer

Although Dr. Marina is an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist and the Website contains information concerning fertility, reproductive health, pregnancy, and women’s health, the Website is provided for general educational and informational purposes.

Information published on the Website should not be considered individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Use of the Website does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Marina.

Visitors should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding their individual medical circumstances.

Please do not use the Website’s contact forms, email communications, or other Website features to submit medical emergencies or confidential patient information.

15. International Visitors

The Website may be accessible from countries around the world.

If you access the Website from outside Canada, your information may be processed in Canada or in other countries where our service providers operate.

Privacy and data-protection laws may differ between jurisdictions.

Where applicable law provides you with additional privacy rights, we will handle applicable requests in accordance with those requirements.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, technology, applicable laws, or other circumstances.

When changes are made, the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will be updated.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how information is handled.

17. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or how information is handled through the Website, please contact:

Dr. Marina Straszak-Suri

Centrepointe Medical Consultants
106 Centrepointe Dr
Nepean, Ontario K2G 6B1
Canada

Email: drmarina@drmarinaobgyn.com

18. Acceptance of This Privacy Policy

By using drmarinaobgyn.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.