Privacy Notice - HCP Network

The Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Personal Information you provide: such as your name, email address, organization name, and other details you choose to submit (e.g., when creating an account, subscribing, or contacting us).
• Automatically collected information: such as your IP address, device information, browser type, and page visits.
• Cookies and similar technologies: including cookies, pixels, or beacons to track user interactions, improve your experience, and deliver relevant content.

We do not collect or process sensitive personal health data or consumer health data.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected in the following ways:

• To verify your professional medical status using publicly available databases (such as NPPES NPI Registry or state licensing boards).
• To personalize and enhance your experience on our website.
• To deliver medically relevant content and services, including educational resources, articles, and professional updates.
• To establish and manage your online account.
• To share engagement data with sponsors of programs you interact with (aggregated and anonymized whenever possible).
• To determine your geographical location in order to comply with applicable participation rules (e.g., U.S.-only access where required).
• For analytics, reporting, and interest-based (targeted) advertising.

We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect the information we collect. These include encryption in transit (SSL/TLS), secure hosting within the United States, and role-based access controls. We also do not retain personal data longer than necessary for its intended purpose. However, no method of data transmission or storage is 100% secure. Any information you share with us is provided at your own risk.

How We Disclose Your Information

We may share the information we collect with:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand website usage.
• Advertising networks to deliver interest-based advertising (opt-out options are available via industry tools like the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance).
• Service providers that support our operations (e.g., hosting, analytics, or communication services).
• Subsidiaries or affiliates of HCPconnect (if any).
• Legal and security purposes, such as when required by law, or to protect our rights and users.
• In the event of a reorganization or sale, user data may be transferred as part of business assets.

We do not sell your sensitive personal data.

Managing Your Information

You may exercise the following options:

• Opt out of receiving our emails by using the unsubscribe link provided.
• Disable cookies in your browser to prevent certain tracking.
• Contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.

Your Data Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights such as:

• Accessing the personal information we hold about you.
• Requesting correction or deletion.
• Withdrawing consent (where applicable).

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@hcpconnect.health. We may request additional information to verify your identity before processing requests.

International Users

Our website and services are primarily intended for U.S. healthcare professionals. If you access our site from outside the U.S., you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Changes to this Privacy Notice

We may update this Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.