Effective Date: 07/12/2024
Introduction
Welcome to calHIPAA! Our mission is to provide the most up-to-date news and advice on HIPAA compliance, helping individuals, organizations, and businesses understand their obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.calhipaa.com (the “Site”).
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit our Site:
Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter.
Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: Information about your interactions with our Site, including the pages you visit, the time spent on those pages, and the links you click.
- Device Information: Information about your device, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide and Improve Our Services: To deliver the news and advice you request, improve our Site’s functionality, and enhance your user experience.
- To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, send you updates and newsletters, and provide you with information related to HIPAA compliance.
- To Analyze and Improve: To understand how users interact with our Site, identify trends, and make improvements based on user behavior and feedback.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Newsletter Subscriptions
Users can sign up to receive our newsletter. The information provided for newsletter subscriptions, such as your email address, will be stored by Mailchimp and will not be shared with any third parties. You can opt out of receiving our newsletters at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as described below:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of others.
Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. These measures include technical, administrative, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving our newsletters and other communications by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in those communications.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our Site and improve your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our Site.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
calHIPAA
Email: [email protected]
By using our Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting calHIPAA with your privacy.