We take privacy seriously. We believe people deserve honesty, privacy, and transparency regarding their health and healthcare. We strive to use patient-friendly language and terminology so that the content on our sites is clear and easy to understand for the general population. We clearly disclose our partnerships and sponsor relationships, and do not share or sell the personal information of any community member or individual participant to a sponsor or partner without specific permission to do so.
Our Agreement
We respect your privacy when you visit or join a Health Union community. Please review this Privacy Policy closely. It explains our methods of collecting, using, sharing, and safeguarding your personal information. It also outlines your rights and options regarding your data and how you can contact us. By using or visiting Health Union services, you certify that you have reviewed and agree to comply with our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Our Agreement
We respect your privacy when you visit or join a Health Union community. Please review this Privacy Policy closely. It explains our methods of collecting, using, sharing, and safeguarding your personal information. It also outlines your rights and options regarding your data and how you can contact us. By using or visiting Health Union services, you certify that you have reviewed and agree to comply with our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Health Union Privacy Policy
Last Updated and Effective: November 27, 2023
This Privacy Policy describes how Health Union, LLC. and our subsidiaries and affiliates (“Health Union,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) handle personal information we collect in various online and offline contexts through our websites, services, social media, advertising, communications, events, research activities, Social Health Network, and other digital properties. (collectively, the “Services”). This Privacy Policy also applies to the Personal Information we collect about California residents who apply for a position with us. We may provide additional privacy notices for some products, services, and features, and this Privacy Policy supplements those notices. We encourage you to read any other disclosures to understand how they apply to you.
This Privacy Policy doesn’t apply to third-party websites, applications, widgets, or other experiences linked to or offered on our Services (“Third-Party Sites”). Accessing any Third-Party Site is done at your own risk.
If you need help understanding or have questions, please contact us before using or continuing to use the Services.
What if I reside in Europe?
Health-Union, LLC is a U.S.-based company, and the laws of the United States govern our Services and websites. You may see region-specific terms that only apply to Users located in those geographic areas or as required by applicable laws. If you’re a resident of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom, see the “Europe” section for more details.
We collect information in three ways: when you provide information to us; automatically through accessing or operating our Services; and from third-party sources.
Personal Information is a type of data that can identify or give details about an individual. Within this category is ‘Sensitive Personal Information,’ which is a type of data that has the potential for misuse, leading to harm or bias against someone. Sensitive Personal Information can include details about one’s health, gender, sexual preferences, biometric data, beliefs, race, origin, and immigration status. Click here to see all categories of Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information we collect.
Information You Directly Provide to Us
We don’t require you to share any personal information to access our Services. You decide if and when you share information. You also decide what and just how much information you wish to share. Note that our Services have public discussions, questions, and support sections. These spaces are open and not confidential. Always use caution and think carefully before sharing any information in public areas.
Account Information. We collect account details, preferences, social media profiles, profile pictures, activities, interactions, and other information you choose to share.
Contact Information. Such as your name, age, date of birth, e-mail address, telephone number, and mailing address.
Profile Information. User profiles and Usernames are publicly viewable. Be careful when selecting your Username or uploading a photo, as it could identify you or reveal Sensitive Personal Information.
Your Content. We’ll collect the content you choose to share or upload. This includes text, photos, recordings, videos, posts, comments, attachments, and any associated metadata.
Credentials. Depending on the Services you use, you may provide us with credentials to connect to another application.
Communications. For example, if you contact or message us with questions, feedback, or have a request.
Research Activities. We collect your responses if you participate in a survey, poll, or other research activities. We also collect demographics and educational, medical, or financial background information.
Marketing Preferences. Such as preferred communication methods, frequency, topics, promotional offers, and opt-out preferences. You may unsubscribe to communications anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” footer link or email us at privacy@health-union.com. Please use “Unsubscribe” in the subject line.
Contractual Information. We may be required by law to collect certain Personal Information because of a contractual relationship with you. This information allows us to fulfill these contractual rights and obligations.
Any additional information we collect that isn’t listed here will be used as described in this Privacy Policy, a supplemental policy, or as otherwise disclosed when collected.
Information Automatically Collected When You Use the Services
We automatically collect device, activity, and technical information when you visit our websites or Services. We and our partners use cookies and beacons to collect some of this information. For more information, please see Cookies, Tracking Tools, Advertising, and Opt-Out.
Device – information about your device(s) and browser. This includes your IP address, MAC address, and approximate geographic location. We also collect browser/browser plug-in type and version, operating system and platform, and operating information. Finally, we collect device type, device and application identifiers, mobile carriers, and cookies.
Activity – information about your visits to the Services, the full URL clickstream to, through, and from the Services, dates and times, and pages you view. This includes how long you stay on a page, how long you visit other pages, how you interact with the Services (such as clicking a link or scrolling), and how you browse away from the page. We also collect search terms, how long you browse search results, and which search results you view.
Technical – information about the technical performance of the Services, such as page response times or download errors. We collect and use this information to provide and help you use our Services. This includes access to third-party websites and services, such as URL requests, destination IP addresses, or device configuration details.
Other Sources of Information
Third-Party Sources. We combine your Personal Information with information from other sources or third parties. The sources include
Data Providers, such as information services and data licensors.
Public Sources, such as government records.
Research Partners, such as universities, companies, and other organizations for research.
Service Providers, such as IT and analytics service providers and advertising platforms. We also use these vendors to generate leads, create customer profiles, provide our Services, and analyze how you interact with our Services.
Social Networks. If you sign into our Services using a social network account or another third-party site, your information or content from those accounts will be linked to your account with us. Remember that others might see, gather, or use your information when using our Services or sharing data on social media platforms.
Links to Third-Party Sites. Some services, content, and advertisements on our Services are hosted on or linked to Third-Party Sites. Health Union doesn’t control or endorse any Third-Party Sites. Third-Party Site privacy policies will apply if you provide Personal Information to Third-Party Sites.
California Job Applicants. We collect Personal Information from employment/recruitment agencies or background screening providers for the recruitment process. We also use third-party service providers who provide services to us or on our behalf. These include, but aren’t limited to, payroll processors, benefits administration providers, and data storage or hosting providers.
Please be aware that if you click on or interact with an advertisement on our Services, the advertiser may still assume that you meet its target criteria, even though we haven’t shared your Personal Information.
To see all the categories of Personal Information and Sensitive Personal Information we collect from you, click here.
How We Use Personal Information
We use Personal Information for the following business purposes or as otherwise described when collected:
Providing, Maintaining, and Improving the Services
create and manage accounts or other User profiles;
responding to your communications, contacting you if necessary or requested, and sending you information about Health Union or the Services;
giveaways, sweepstakes, community activities, live events;
Social Health Network – to provide paid opportunities, Social Health Awards, and provide our Patient Leader Certification Program;
sending administrative messages, such as security alerts, password resets, or updates; and
developing, marketing, selling, or providing products and services, including advertisements on the Services and other websites
Research and Development
sending information on research surveys, panel interviews, paid clinical trial opportunities, and other similar activities
to monitor and analyze trends, better understand how users interact with our Services, and to further develop our Services;
operating and testing the Services. For example, conducting surveys, market research, managing communications, and analyzing our current Services, products, and promotions
Security and Legal Compliance
to meet our obligations under the law, regulation, court order, or other legal processes;
maintaining internal organization functions, such as for tax purposes or an audit;
detecting and protecting against fraud, errors, or criminal activity;
protecting the rights, property, and safety of you, Health Union, or another party;
preventing, detecting, and investigating security incidents and possibly illegal or prohibited activities; and
resolving disputes and responding to claims that a post or other content violates third-party rights;
Marketing and Advertising
Tailored Advertising. To personalize your experience using our Services, provide content recommendations, target our marketing messages to specific groups of Users, and serve tailored advertisements. To measure, gauge, and improve the effectiveness of our advertising and better understand user retention and attrition.
Marketing and Communications. You can unsubscribe from emails or other communications by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of all our communications.
California Job Applicants. If you’re a job applicant, we use your Personal Information to determine your fitness for a position, make relevant adjustments during recruitment, and monitor equal opportunities.
How We Share Personal Information
We share Personal Information with sponsors and our vendors, service providers, suppliers, and business partners. When we share information with another company, they may take control of that data, and their privacy policies will then govern its use.
We share your information
When you consent. We may share your information when you give us permission or ask us to. For instance, if you allow us to, we might share your details with third parties, like when you express interest in a market research event or clinical trial;
To offer, improve, and maintain the Services. We share your information with our sponsors, subsidiaries, team, and independent contractors who require it to assist in delivering our Services. This also includes companies that you may already have a relationship with for promotional offers or opportunities. These parties are contractually obligated to adhere to this Privacy Policy for shared personal data;
To promote and market the Services. We integrate third-party advertising technologies that allow for the delivery of relevant content and advertising on the Services. These advertisements can appear across different websites, applications, or devices. This includes advertising networks and data analytics providers that help us analyze and provide tailored advertising. Tailored advertising uses previously collected data about a person, a web browser, or a device to create personalized or “tailored” ads. These ads may use User attributes, preferences, interests, or intent linked to or infer about that User, browser, or device. We aggregate or de-identify information, so it can’t be used to identify you to create audience segments or models. For instance, we may publish aggregate statistics about the use of our Services, and we may share a hashed version of your email address to facilitate customized ad campaigns on other platforms;
To protect the rights, property, or safety of Health Union, our Users, or the public. For example, if we have a good faith belief that there is an imminent danger of death or serious physical injury, we may disclose information about the emergency without delay
Legal and Regulatory Requirements. When we have a good faith belief that access, use, preservation, or disclosure of such Personal Information is reasonably necessary as required or permitted by law, for a government request;
Business transfers. We also transfer or assign Personal Information to third parties as a result of, or in connection with, a sale, merger, consolidation, change in control, transfer of assets, bankruptcy, reorganization, or liquidation.
California Job Applicants. As part of the recruitment process, we share Personal Information of job applicants with employment/recruitment agencies or background screening providers.
Cookies, Tracking Tools, Advertising, and Opt-Out
Please note that the following information in this section does not apply to Users located in the European Union (EU). Health Union does not collect or keep any cookies or beacons on Users known to be in the EU.
We use various methods, tools, and technologies to store, collect, and process information. Some of these tracking technologies include cookies and beacons, which help our websites function, improve our Services, and provide tailored advertising.
Third parties not affiliated with us also collect your information using cookies. This information includes tracking your browsing history when using our Services. We don’t have control over these third-party collection practices. Adjust your browser’s settings or install plug-ins and add-ins to reduce third-party collections.
To the extent these online tracking technologies are deemed to be “selling” / “sharing” (which includes tailored and targeted advertising, as defined under the applicable laws) under applicable U.S. state laws, you can opt-out of these online tracking technologies. Just submit your opt-out request via the Your Privacy Rights section, at the bottom of web pages. Unless you adjust your browser settings to refuse all cookies, we will use cookies when you use our Services. Please note if you opt-out, some features of our Services may not be available.
Browser Cookies. We use two types of cookies on our Sites: first-party cookies served directly by us, and third-party cookies served by our service providers or business partners. Third-party cookies are used for site analytics, advertising, and social media features. If you return, the cookie remembers you from your last visit and keeps track of your activities.
Beacons. Our Services and e-mails contain small electronic files called beacons. Sometimes, these are called web beacons, clear GIFs, pixel tags, and single-pixel GIFs. We use beacons in email marketing campaigns to track responses and interests in our content, offerings, and web pages. For example, we use beacons to count the number of Users who visited a page or opened an email.
Remember, you always have the option to set your browser cookies settings as you wish. You can delete all cookies at any time. However, your browser must accept cookies to use all the Services’ tools and features. To manage your cookie preferences, click here .
Links to Third-Party Sites. Our Services may contain links to relevant information from Third-Party Sites. We aren’t responsible or liable for the content, privacy, or security policies of Third-Party Sites and the Third-Party Site privacy policies apply if you provide Personal Information. Please be aware that if you click on or interact with an advertisement on our Site, the advertiser may still assume that you meet its target criteria, even though we haven’t shared your Personal Information.
Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand our audience better and enhance our content. To learn how Google Analytics manages data, visit http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/. With Google Analytics, we and third-party vendors, including Google, align our Service visitors’ interests with pertinent ads through remarketing. After a visitor exits our Services, tailored ads may appear on Google search results or other websites. Data from “DoubleClick cookies” does not capture Personal Information. We handle this data in alignment with this Privacy Policy and Google’s privacy guidelines. Adjust your Google ad preferences at http://www.google.com/settings/ads. If you wish to permanently opt out of Google Analytics Advertising Features, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
How We Respond to “Do Not Track” Signals. Some Internet browsers can be configured to send “Do Not Track” signals to websites or services you visit. These features aren’t all uniform, though. Industry participants also disagree with what “Do Not Track” means in this context. We don’t monitor or take any action concerning these signals or other mechanisms.
Information Provided If You Connect Your Account Via Facebook or Google. If you connect to our Services through a social media platform, we collect your social media screen name, profile picture, and email address.
Digital Advertising Alliance. We and some third-party advertisers and display networks participate in the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Self-Regulatory Programs for Online Behavioral Advertising and Multi-Site Data. This allows consumers to opt-out of targeted ads based on web activity tracking. To learn more, go to http://www.aboutads.info/choices/. However, even if you opt-out and our Third-Party advertisers or networks are part of these programs, you’ll still see standard ads from us and targeted ads from other parties. If you delete cookies or use a different device or browser, you’ll likely need to revisit the link and follow the opt-out process again.
Data Security and Retention
Security. Health Union uses reasonable administrative, physical, and electronic security measures to protect against Personal Information loss, misuse, and alteration. However, the Internet can’t ever be guaranteed entirely secure, and your transmission of data over the Internet is at your own risk. Neither Health Union nor our service providers can ensure or warrant the security of the information you send us over the Internet. You should protect your data by carefully selecting and protecting your password. Limit access to your computer or device and browser. Always sign out of your account when finished!
Retention. We retain your Personal Information for as long as you have an account with us or if we have ongoing and legitimate business needs. In some cases, we need to keep Personal Information for a longer period of time. For example, to resolve disputes, collect or pay fees, meet legal obligations, or when otherwise allowed or required by law, rule, or regulation. We also keep anonymous or aggregated information that cannot identify you personally.
Your Privacy Choices
Opt-Out, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Limit Use of My Sensitive Personal Information. You may opt out of the processing, disclosure, sale, and sharing of your data, including for the purposes of tailored or targeted advertising and the use/disclosure of sensitive personal information. If you submit an opt-out request, we won’t ask you to consent to the sharing or selling of your Personal Information for at least 12 months. To submit an Opt-Out/Do Not Sell/Limit Use Sensitive Personal Information Request, you or your authorized agent must fill out this form or email privacy@health-union.com.
Global Privacy Control. You can opt-out by sending an opt-out signal, like the Global Privacy Control (GPC). To obtain and employ a browser that supports the GPC signal, visit https://globalprivacycontrol.org/orgs. Remember, for every supported browser or extension you use, you’ll need to activate the GPC signal individually. If you want us to link your browser with your account when sending the opt-out request for “sale”/”sharing” of your Personal Information or when using the GPC signal, and you haven’t already opted out from the “sale”/”sharing” of your data, please complete the rights request form.
Your Privacy Rights
Under certain data protection laws, you may have legal rights regarding how we handle your Personal Information. However, these rights aren’t absolute, and in some cases, we may deny your request if a legal exception applies or if we’re legally required to keep or process your Personal Information in a way incompatible with your request. Once we process your request, we’ll let you know if this is the case. To submit a data rights request, you or your authorized agent must fill out this form or email privacy@health-union.com.
Depending on your country, province, or state of residence, you may have the right to:
Non-discrimination – You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising any of your privacy rights.
Access – You have the right to request certain information about our collection and use of your Personal Information over the past 12 months.
Deletion – You have the right to request that we delete your Personal Information, but there are some exceptions. For example, if we need to keep your Personal Information to provide you the Services or process a transaction.
Correction –You have the right to request that we correct your Personal Information, subject to some exceptions. However, you can edit, update, or correct your information anytime by signing into your account and selecting “profile settings.”
Appeal. A denial to process your request may occur if you aren’t able to satisfy the legal requirements for identity verification. You may appeal our decision to deny your request regarding your personal information. We may ask for additional information or request that you provide identification.
Authorized Agent. You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. To do so, you must (1) verify your own identity directly with us; and (2) provide the authorized agent with written documentation of their authority to act on your behalf, such as: (a) a power of attorney; or (b) sufficient evidence to show that you have provided the authorized agent signed permission to act on your behalf and directly confirmed with us that you provided the authorized agent permission to submit the request on your behalf. When making your request, we may ask your authorized agent for a copy of this written permission. We may deny a request from an authorized agent that does not submit proof that you have authorized them to act on your behalf.
Verification of your request. Some privacy requests must be verified to confirm the request came from you. We may contact you by phone or e-mail to verify your request. Please make sure you (1) provide enough information so we can verify you are the person about whom we have collected personal information (i.e., your Username) and (2) give us enough detail so we understand, check, and can respond. Without this information, we may not be able to complete your request.
We usually request more information from you to confirm your identity. This may include, but is not limited to, your email address, mailing address, account name, and/or date of last interaction with us. This is a security measure and legal requirement. It helps keep your Personal Information safe and protects against inadvertent disclosure. We will only use the Personal Information you provide to verify your identity and complete your request.
Processing your request. Once you have submitted your request, we will respond within the time frame permitted by the applicable law. We may charge a reasonable fee for multiple requests in the same 12-month period, as permitted by law. If we deny your request, we’ll explain why.
Appeal Process. If you exercise your right to appeal, we’ll email you to request additional information. We respond to all appeal requests as soon as we reasonably can, and no later than legally required. Within 60 days of receipt of the appeal, we notify you via email of any final decision or response. If the appeal request is denied, and you are a Colorado, Connecticut, or Virginia resident, we will also provide you with contact information to file a complaint with the appropriate state Attorney General.
California Job Applicants and Employees. California offers data subject rights to former, current, and prospective employees to act on the data that is collected for these purposes. Please note that the status of your relationship with Health Union may limit our ability to comply with your request due to legal obligations. If you’d like to exercise a request concerning your Personal Information, please fill out this form or contact us at privacy@health-union.com.
Children’s Privacy. As stated in our Terms of Use, our Services are not intended for children or individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children or individuals under 18 years of age. Individuals under the age of 18 should only use our Services with the permission and supervision of a parent or guardian. Individuals under 18 should not attempt to provide us with any Personal Information. If you think we’ve received Personal Information from children or individuals under the age of 18, please contact us immediately at privacy@health-union.com. By registering for an account or submitting any Personal Information to us, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years of age or older.
California Resident Rights
We do not share Personal Information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes without your consent. In certain circumstances, California residents under 18 years old may request and obtain the removal of Personal Information about you and posted on our Services. Please be mindful that this would not ensure the complete removal of the content posted on our Services by you. To make any request under California privacy law, please contact us at privacy@health-union.com.
If there are any conflicts between this section and any other provision of this Privacy Policy and you’re a California resident, the more protective portion shall control the extent of such conflict. If you have questions about this section or whether any of the following rights apply to you, please contact us at privacy@health-union.com.
Texas
Notice: We may sell your sensitive personal data.
Europe
This section only applies if you are a resident of a member state of the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, or the European Economic Area (EEA).
If you have questions or concerns about the use of your Personal Information, please contact us at the address below.
International Transfers. Personal Information we collect is transferred to and stored by our group companies, IT vendors, and other service providers (as specified in How We Share Personal Information) who operate on our behalf. We also transfer information to several business application providers – such as CRM and marketing applications – and marketing service providers. These providers are primarily located in the United States but are also located in other jurisdictions.
In certain cases, there may not be an adequacy decision by the European Commission and/or United Kingdom authorities in respect of those countries. Adequacy of data protection is instead ensured by Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission in accordance with Article 46(2)(c) of the General Data Protection Regulation or any equivalent clauses approved by the authorities in the United Kingdom, including any additional safeguards as required by EU / UK data protection laws that we have in place with that Third-Party. Please contact our Data Protection Officer at the address below for a copy.
Data Retention. We retain your Personal Information for as long as necessary for the purpose(s) for which it was initially collected. The criteria we use to determine the retention period are as follows:
whether there are contractual or legal obligations that exist which require us to retain the information for a period of time;
whether there is a legal claim that relates to any business (or otherwise) relationship you have with us, or that is otherwise related to your relationship with us; and
whether any applicable law, statute, or regulation allows for a specific retention period.
Privacy Rights. You have – under applicable data protection laws – the following rights when it comes to our handling of your Personal Information. Please note that many of these rights aren’t absolute. We may have grounds for refusing to comply with your request to exercise them (for example, where we are (a) required or permitted by law to process your personal data in a way that is incompatible with your request or (b) able to rely on exemptions under data protection law which entitle us to process your personal data in a way that is incompatible with your request). Where such circumstances apply, we’ll inform you of this when you request to exercise your rights.
Right of access – you have the right to request a copy of the Personal Information we have about you and to request supporting information explaining how the Personal Information is used;
Right of rectification – you have the right to request that we rectify inaccurate Personal Information about you;
Right of erasure – you have the right to request that we erase Personal Information about you;
Right to restrict processing – in some situations, you have the right to request that we do not use the Personal Information you have provided (for example, if you believe it to be inaccurate);
Right to data portability – you have the right to receive your Personal Information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit such information to another controller;
Right to withdraw consent – where we process your Personal Information based on consent (including direct marketing consents), you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Even in case of a withdrawal, we may continue to use your Personal Information as permitted or required by law; and
Right to object – where we are processing your Personal Information based on a legitimate interest (or those of a Third-Party), you may challenge this. But, we may be allowed to continue processing your Personal Information where we show that we have compelling legitimate grounds to process your information (which override your rights and freedoms), or where continuing to process your Personal Information is relevant to the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. You also have the right to object where we are processing your Personal Information for direct marketing purposes.
If you’d like to exercise any of these rights or have questions, please fill out this form or contact us at privacy@health-union.com.
You won’t have to pay a fee to access your personal data (or to exercise any of the other rights). We may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive. Alternatively, we could refuse to comply with your request in these circumstances.
We may need to request specific information from you to help us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your Personal Information or access someone else’s personal information on their behalf (or to exercise any of the other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that Personal Information is not disclosed to anyone who does not have the right to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information about your request to speed up our response.
We aim to respond to requests within 30 days. If your request is complex or you’ve made several, it may take us longer to complete. We’ll notify you if that happens and keep you updated. If we can’t comply with your request, we’ll explain why.
Data Protection Officer Contact Information. You may contact our Data Protection Officer by contacting us at privacy@health-union.com with any issues or questions about our processing of personal information.
You have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues (Tel: 0303 123 1113 or at www.ico.org.uk). Alternatively, you can also complain to the supervisory authority in the Member State of the EU or EEA where you reside. We would appreciate the chance to deal with your concerns before you approach the ICO or supervisory authority, so please contact us.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Health Union may make changes to this Privacy Policy from time to time, and such changes are effective immediately. We recommend you visit this page and the Terms of Use on a regular basis to make sure you’ve read the most recent version. If you do not accept the terms of this Privacy Policy, do not use our Services. Your continued use of our Services following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be considered your consent to those changes.
If you have any questions or concerns about your privacy or our Privacy Policy, please contact us at privacy@health-union.com.
Health Union, LLC
Attn: Legal – Data Privacy
1218 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Privacy Law Appendix
This appendix seeks to provide additional information and supplements the information provided in the Privacy Policy above. As explained in our Privacy Policy, we sell and share Personal Information as such terms are defined under California law. The business or commercial purposes of selling and sharing Personal Information is for third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, such as marketing, advertising, and audience measurement. We do not sell or share Personal Information of known minors under 18 years of age.
Please see the chart below to learn more about the categories of Personal Information we collect, how we collect it, why we collect it, with whom we share it, and how long we retain it. Please see the instructions provided above in the Your Privacy Rights section to submit a privacy right request.
Category
What we collect
How we collect it
Why we collect it
With whom we share it
How long we retain it
Categories of third parties to whom we sell and share
Identifiers
Name, mailing address, email address, phone number, payment information, and similar identifying information.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online or offline when you directly provide it to us, through your use of our Services, or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Advertising networks and data analytics providers.
Protected classification characteristics under California or federal law
Age, sex, race/ethnicity, and sexual orientation.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online or offline when you directly provide it to us, through your use of our Services, or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
None
Commercial information
Transactional information such as the products and services purchased, obtained, or considered.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online or offline when you directly provide it to us, through your use of our Services, or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Advertising networks and data analytics providers.
Biometric information
Not collected.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Internet or other similar network activity
IP address, browser type and version, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform, device type and device identifiers.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online when you directly provide it to us, through your use of our Services, or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Advertising networks and data analytics providers.
Geolocation data
Imprecise location information collected via IP address.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online when you directly provide it to us, through your use of our Services, or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Advertising networks and data analytics providers.
Sensory data
Images, videos, and recordings.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online or offline when you directly provide it to us, through your use of our Services, or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
None
Professional or employment-related information
If applying for a position, we collect employment status and history, and other employment-related information that would appear in a typical resume.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online or offline when you directly provide it to us or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
None
Non-public education information
If applying for a position, we may collect education history and certifications.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online or offline when you directly provide it to us or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
None
Inferences drawn from other personal information
Information generated from your use of our Services reflecting your preferences, including inferences drawn or created based on any of the information identified in this chart.
Collected online or offline when you directly provide it to us, through your use of our Services, or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Advertising networks and data analytics providers.
Sensitive personal information
We collect information on your race/ethnicity, health, and sexual orientation when you voluntarily provide it to us by creating a user profile or posting on our community forum.
If applying for a position, we may collect race/ethnicity and union membership information.
For more information, please see the How We Collect Information section above.
Collected online or offline when you directly provide it to us, through your use of our Services, or from third parties.
We collect this information for the business and commercial purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
Shared with our affiliates, partners, vendors, and service providers for the business or commercial purposes described in the How We Share Personal Information section above.
We retain information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was initially collected, including the purposes described in the How We Use Personal Information section above.
None
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Health Union may change this Privacy Policy from time to time and may make such changes, which will become effective immediately. We encourage our Users to visit this page and the Terms of Use on a regular basis to ensure that you have read the most recent version. You can determine when the Privacy Policy was last updated by referring to the “Effective Date” legend at the top of this page. If you do not accept the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Site. Your continued use of this Site following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be considered your consent to those changes. Last Revised: November 27, 2023
CCPA
As the term is defined by the CCPA, we “sold” the following categories of Personal Information in the last 12 months: identifiers/contact information, Internet or other electronic network activity information, and inferences drawn from the above. We “sold” each category to advertising networks and data analytics providers.
The business or commercial purposes of “selling” Personal Information is for third-party companies to perform services on our behalf, such as marketing, advertising, and audience measurement.
We do not “sell” Personal Information of known minors under 18 years of age.
If you have any questions, concerns, regarding your privacy or our Privacy Policy you can contact us at privacy@health-union.com.
