Privacy Policy for Guide to POTS
Effective Date: 11/4/2024
At Guide to POTS, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, which is dedicated to providing information about Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). We do not offer paid services through this site or collect payment information.
1. Information We Collect
While visiting Guide to POTS, we may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name and email address if you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or otherwise interact with us.
- Automatically Collected Information: We collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, and information about how you use our website. This may be done through cookies or similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send periodic emails if you have subscribed to our newsletter.
- To respond to inquiries or questions you submit through contact forms.
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns in order to improve our website content and user experience.
3. Affiliate Links
Some of the links on our website may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. We are committed to only recommending products or services that we believe in and that we think may be of value to our audience. Affiliate links help support the maintenance of this website and the free content we provide.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information in limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who help us operate our website (e.g., website hosting or email newsletter platforms), provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or governmental request.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the personal information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and how you interact with our content. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect your ability to use some features of the website.
7. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received information from a child under 13, we will delete it from our records.
9. Your Choices and Rights
If you have subscribed to our newsletter, you can unsubscribe at any time by following the instructions in the emails you receive. If you have questions about the personal information we hold about you, or if you want to request that we delete or correct your data, please contact us at [Your Contact Email].
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Guide to POTS
guidetopots@gmail.com