Privacy Policy & Terms of Use

Effective Date: 02/05/2026
Website: drderges.com

Welcome to drderges.com (“Website”). This Website exists to provide information, documentary materials, public records, and advocacy content related to Dr. Patricia Derges and her case.

By accessing or using this Website, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.

1. Purpose of This Website

This Website is intended for:

  • Educational and informational purposes

  • Documentary and journalistic content

  • Public advocacy and awareness

  • Lawful public discussion and civic engagement

Nothing on this Website constitutes legal advice, medical advice, or professional services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information you choose to submit, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Messages or inquiries

  • Petition signatures

  • Donations (if applicable)

  • Media or document submissions

You provide this information voluntarily.

Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • General analytics data

This helps us improve the Website’s performance and security.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Respond to messages or inquiries

  • Provide updates about the case or film

  • Send newsletters (only if you opt in)

  • Process donations

  • Improve the Website

  • Protect against fraud or abuse

  • Comply with legal requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Donations & Payments

If donations are accepted:

  • Payments may be processed through third-party payment providers (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

  • We do not store your credit card information

  • Those providers maintain their own privacy policies

Donations are voluntary and generally non-refundable unless required by law.

5. Cookies & Analytics

This Website may use:

  • Cookies

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics or similar)

These help us understand usage and improve the Website.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

6. Third-Party Links

This Website may link to:

  • Government sites

  • Court documents

  • News articles

  • External resources

  • Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites.

7. Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, all content on this Website — including:

  • Text

  • Images

  • Videos

  • Documents

  • Graphics

  • Branding

  • Design

is owned by the Website or used with permission.

You may:
✅ Share links
✅ Quote excerpts with attribution
❌ Not copy, reproduce, or redistribute full materials without permission

Documentary and public record materials remain subject to their original rights.

8. User Conduct

By using this Website, you agree not to:

  • Violate any laws

  • Harass or threaten others

  • Upload malicious code

  • Attempt unauthorized access

  • Submit false or fraudulent information

  • Use the Website for spam or commercial exploitation

We reserve the right to block or remove abusive users.

9. No Guarantees or Warranties

This Website is provided “as is.”

We make no guarantees regarding:

  • Accuracy

  • Completeness

  • Availability

  • Results from use

Content is for informational and advocacy purposes only.

10. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, drderges.com and its operators are not liable for:

  • Direct or indirect damages

  • Loss of data

  • Loss of profits

  • Website interruptions

  • Third-party actions

Use the Website at your own risk.

11. Submissions & Communications

If you submit:

  • Documents

  • Messages

  • Stories

  • Tips

  • Media

You grant us permission to review and potentially use them for advocacy, journalistic, or documentary purposes, unless you explicitly request confidentiality.

Do not submit sensitive information you do not wish to share.

12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy & Terms at any time.
Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the Website means you accept the updated terms.

14. Contact

For questions or requests, please contact us.

Final Note

This Website exists to inform the public and support open discussion regarding matters of public concern. We believe transparency, evidence, and civil discourse are essential to justice.