Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 7, 2026
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Afters, Inc. ("Afters," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you use our platform at realafters.com (the "Platform").
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide
- Account information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
- Profile information: Location, procedure interests, and preferences
- Consultation requests: Photographs, written descriptions of your goals, and relevant medical history that you choose to share with surgeons
- Communications: Messages exchanged between you and practices through the Platform
Information collected automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, features used, search queries, and interaction patterns
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address
- Location data: Approximate location based on IP address, used to show relevant local results
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to maintain session state, remember preferences, and analyze Platform usage
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and improve the Platform
- Connect you with cosmetic surgery practices based on your preferences
- Facilitate consultation requests and communications between patients and practices
- Send transactional notifications (consultation updates, quote responses)
- Personalize your experience and show relevant content
- Analyze usage patterns to improve our services
- Prevent fraud and maintain Platform security
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Health-Related Information
The Platform may collect health-related information that you voluntarily provide when submitting consultation requests, including photographs and descriptions of your cosmetic goals. We treat this information with heightened care:
- Health-related information is shared only with the specific practice(s) you choose to contact
- We do not sell health-related information to third parties
- We do not use health-related information for advertising purposes
- Access to health-related data within our organization is strictly limited to personnel who require it for Platform operations
Note: Afters is a technology platform, not a healthcare provider. We are not a covered entity under HIPAA. However, we voluntarily adopt reasonable security measures to protect the health-related information you share through our Platform.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Practices you contact: When you submit a consultation request, your provided information (photos, goals, contact details) is shared with the selected practice
- Service providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate the Platform (hosting, analytics, email delivery), who are contractually bound to protect your data
- Legal requirements: When required by law, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Afters, our users, or the public
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to affected users
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Platform. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic Platform functionality (authentication, session management)
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the Platform so we can improve it
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit Platform functionality.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL) and at rest
- Access controls and authentication requirements
- Regular security assessments and monitoring
- Secure data storage with reputable cloud infrastructure providers
No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Portability: Request a portable copy of your data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@realafters.com.
8. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. As noted above, we do not sell personal information.
9. Children's Privacy
The Platform is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
10. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (fraud prevention, analytics). You can request account deletion at any time.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy with a revised date. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:
Afters, Inc.
Email: privacy@realafters.com