Privacy Policy
Health News & Research (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit healthnewsandresearch.com (the “Site”). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
This Site provides educational content only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
1) Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
- Information you provide directly: e.g., your name and email address if you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.
- Automatically collected information: e.g., IP address, device type, browser type, pages visited, time on page, referring URLs, and general location derived from IP (city/region level), collected via cookies, pixels, or similar technologies.
- Interaction data: clicks on links, scroll depth, and engagement with forms or interactive tools.
2) Cookies & Similar Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site, understand usage, remember preferences, and measure the performance of our content and campaigns. You can usually set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being placed. Disabling cookies may impact Site functionality.
3) How We Use Information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content.
- To send newsletters or updates you request (you may unsubscribe at any time).
- To understand audience interests and measure the effectiveness of our articles, pages, and outreach.
- To protect the security and integrity of the Site, prevent fraud, and enforce our Terms.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4) When We Share Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers that help us operate the Site (e.g., analytics, email delivery, hosting). These parties are bound by obligations to safeguard your information.
- Legal reasons if required to comply with law, court order, or lawful request, or to protect rights, safety, or security.
- Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or other transfer of assets related to the Site.
5) Analytics & Advertising
We may use analytics tools (e.g., aggregate traffic reporting) to better understand how the Site is used. We may also work with advertising or measurement partners that use cookies or similar technologies to help us understand content performance. You can opt out of many third‑party ad cookies via industry tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt‑out pages.
6) Your Choices
- Emails: You can unsubscribe from newsletters by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any message.
- Cookies: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Instructions vary by browser.
- Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals.
7) Data Retention
We retain information for as long as needed to provide the Site, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary depending on the type of data and our legitimate business needs.
8) Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures designed to protect information from loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9) Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
10) Additional Disclosures for Certain Regions
California (CCPA/CPRA): California residents may have the right to request access to, deletion of, or details about personal information we collect, use, or disclose. We do not “sell” personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise rights, contact us using the information below. We will verify your request as required by law.
EEA/UK (GDPR): If you are in the EEA/UK, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, and data portability. Our legal bases include consent (e.g., newsletters), legitimate interests (e.g., Site operation and analytics), and compliance with legal obligations. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
11) International Transfers
If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries that may have different data‑protection laws than your country of residence. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards where required.
12) Third‑Party Links
The Site may contain links to third‑party websites or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
13) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above indicates when this Policy was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
14) Contact Us
If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: support@healthnewsandresearch.com
Website: healthnewsandresearch.com