Effective Date: 1/01/2024

Physicians Hearing Network (“PHN” or “We”) values the privacy of our users and is committed to protecting it. This privacy statement applies to our website and all its affiliates.

Collection of Information: We collect personally identifiable information from our users when they voluntarily provide it to us through various means such as contest registrations, subscriptions, and content submissions. This information may be used to enhance user experience and provide targeted services.

Use of Analytics and Tracking Tools: PHN utilizes Google Analytics, Zoho PageSense, Zoho SalesIQ, and CallRail to analyze website traffic and improve user interactions. These tools collect information about your visit to our site, including pages viewed and the actions taken. For those wishing to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can visit Google Analytics’ opt-out page.

Children’s Privacy: While we do not target children, we take their privacy seriously and comply with the U.S. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

Disclosure of Information: PHN does not sell or share your personally identifiable information with unaffiliated third parties without your consent, except in cases required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public.

State-Specific Privacy Rights: As we operate in all 50 states, we adhere to each state’s privacy laws. This includes laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), among others. Consumers may have rights to access, delete, or control the use of their personal data depending on their state of residence. Specific details and mechanisms for exercising these rights can be found on our website.

Cookies and Non-Personal Information: Our website uses “cookies” to enhance user experience. Cookies facilitate ongoing access to and use of our site, allowing us to track usage behavior and compile aggregate data for content improvements and targeted advertising. Users can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.

User Rights and Choices: Users can opt out of promotional contacts by PHN at any time. Upon request, we will also provide users with access to update or correct personal information previously submitted. We make reasonable efforts to delete personal information upon a user’s request, although residual information may remain due to backups and records of deletions.

Data Breach Notification: In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected individuals in accordance with applicable state laws. This notification will detail the nature of the breach, the type of information compromised, and measures taken to secure data moving forward.

Changes to This Policy: PHN reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new policy on our site. Your continued use of our site after any change in this privacy policy will constitute your acceptance of such change.

Contact Us: For questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please contact us.

GDPR Compliance: We adhere to the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles. Non-US users concerned about personal information handling can contact us via the provided link.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our site.