Effective Date: April 1, 2025
Hearing Advantage (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy when you visit our website, hearingadvantage.net (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we may collect, how we use that information, and your choices regarding your data. By using our Site, you accept the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
1. General Usage Data:
We log “hits” for each page viewed on our Site. This data helps us understand the popularity of our content. Importantly, this is aggregated data, and we do not collect personal information about individual users or their IP addresses.
2. Contact Information:
If you reach out to us via our “Contact Us” form, you may provide personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number. This information may be stored in our email or phone records solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry. We do not share this information with third parties, nor do we use it for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
Our Site may use non-malicious cookies to enhance user experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your computer that help us remember your preferences and improve loading times. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Tools:
We may utilize third-party tools and plugins, including Google Analytics, to collect general audience data (e.g., traffic patterns, user engagement, etc.). While this information helps us enhance the functionality of our Site, it does not include personal data and will not be used for unsolicited marketing purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To respond to your inquiries made through the “Contact Us” form.
- To analyze site usage and improve the overall user experience.
- To ensure security and prevent fraudulent activities.
- To comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
Data Retention
We retain personal information collected through our “Contact Us” form only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. After that period, we will delete or anonymize your information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Data Security
We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. Nevertheless, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
While we do not actively collect personal data from users, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you or ask for its rectification.
- Withdraw your consent for us to use your personal data (if applicable).
- File a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our Site, with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our practices regarding your personal information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices regarding your personal information, please contact us at:
Hearing Advantage
Dr. Betty McNamara
Davis, California
[email protected]
By using the Hearing Advantage website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for visiting our Site.