Privacy Policy

Sleep Care Directory ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website www.ussleepclinics.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit a sleep clinic for inclusion in our directory
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact us through our website
• Leave a review or comment

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and general location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Referring website or search terms
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our sleep clinic directory
• Process clinic submissions and directory updates
• Send newsletters and updates you have opted into
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. These include:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., navigation, access to secure areas).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and functionality.
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for a better browsing experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery) and are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Protection of rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Sleep Care Directory, our users, or the public.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice provided to affected users.

5. Health Information Disclaimer

Sleep Care Directory is an informational directory service. We do not collect, store, or process protected health information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA. Our Site provides general information about sleep disorders and treatments for educational purposes only. We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any interaction between you and a sleep clinic listed in our directory is subject to that clinic's own privacy policies and practices.

6. Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), secure server infrastructure, and restricted access controls. However, no method of electronic storage or transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including sleep clinic websites, medical organizations, and educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link provided in each email.
• Do Not Track: We honor Do Not Track signals sent by your browser.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: