Overview: HospitalWebsites.com Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://hospitalwebsites.com. HospitalWebsites.com is a platform for showcasing health system and hospital websites, sharing industry news, blog articles, and community-generated content to support digital marketers in healthcare.
Website Submissions
When users submit content through our Website Submission form, we collect the provided information, which may include text, images, links, staff, and agency names. This information is used solely for reposting on HospitalWebsites.com and is moderated by our team before being displayed.
Comments
If you choose to leave comments, we collect the data entered in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent to aid in spam detection. All comments undergo moderation to maintain a respectful, inclusive environment. Comments that include profanity, hateful language, or derogatory remarks will be removed. Approved comments may include the user’s profile picture as visible to the public.
Data Collection for Likes and Engagement
HospitalWebsites.com uses WP ULike for engagement features, allowing visitors to interact with and “like” displayed websites. This interaction data helps us improve content and is recorded without personally identifying individual users.
Cookies
To enhance user experience, cookies may be stored:
- If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last one year.
- Google Analytics cookies are used for tracking website traffic and user behavior to improve site experience. For more on Google’s data usage, view their privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content such as videos and images. This embedded content functions as if the visitor has accessed the external website, which may collect data, use cookies, and track interactions. HospitalWebsites.com does not control the data collection of external sites.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not share your data with third parties. Information from submissions is used exclusively for content generation on HospitalWebsites.com. Emails collected for newsletters are stored securely and used for updates and announcements, retained indefinitely until users choose to unsubscribe.
How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments.
- Information collected via Website Submissions is retained as long as it remains relevant to the site content.
- Newsletter email addresses are stored until the user unsubscribes.
Your Data Rights
If you’ve submitted information or left comments, you can request an export of any personal data we hold about you. You may also request deletion of this data, though this excludes data retained for legal or security purposes.
Data Protection
HospitalWebsites.com employs Akismet Anti-spam to protect against spam. We follow standard security practices to safeguard your data, including encryption and secure servers.
Children’s Privacy
HospitalWebsites.com is intended for use by healthcare marketers and professionals and is not directed toward children. Although we may feature pediatric hospital websites, the platform itself is not intended for individuals under 18.
Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or to request access or deletion of your data, please contact us using the webform on shawngross.com.