Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Operated by Ventures by the Sea LLC, DBA Hormones.org
Hormones.org values your privacy. We are a marketplace platform that helps connect people to hormone health providers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following information:
- Personal Info: Name, email, IP address, location (if enabled), and other identifiers.
- Health-Related Info: Only if you voluntarily provide it (e.g., symptoms, lab uploads).
- Device Info: Browser type, cookies, site usage data, referral source.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Match you with relevant clinics and providers.
- Improve our services and customize your experience.
- Send emails you opt in for (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Analyze website performance and audience behavior (using tools like Google Analytics).
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.
We do not provide medical services. We do not sell your personal information.
3. Sharing of Your Information
We may share information:
- With providers you explicitly contact or request a match with.
- With trusted vendors (e.g., cloud storage, analytics) under confidentiality agreements.
- If legally required.
We do not share or sell your personal or health information for advertising purposes.
4. Your Rights
You can:
- Request to access, correct, or delete your information.
- Request that we stop using your data for marketing.
- Opt out of cookies via browser settings or consent tools.
5. Security
We take security seriously and follow industry best practices, including:
- Encryption for sensitive files like uploaded lab work.
- Regular review of data access controls.
While we are not HIPAA-covered, we strive to follow HIPAA-aligned best practices in our handling of health-related data.
6. Children
Hormones.org is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
7. Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Continued use of the site means you agree to the new terms.
Contact Us:
Questions or requests? Email hello@hormones.org