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Privacy Policy
What information this site collects, how it is used, who it is shared with, and what choices you have.
The Short Version
medebaid.com does not sell personal data. It does not build advertising profiles directly. It does not require registration or account creation to read any content on the site.
Two categories of data collection occur on this site: information you provide voluntarily by sending an email, and information collected automatically through third-party services, primarily Google, when you visit. The sections below explain each in detail.
This site covers sensitive topics related to medical debt and financial hardship. Information you share by email is treated with discretion and is never used for marketing, sold to third parties, or shared with any company.
Information Collected and Why
Information you provide
The only direct way to submit information to this site is by sending an email to [email protected]. When you do, your email address and the content of your message are received and read. This information is used only to respond to your inquiry. It is not added to any mailing list, not shared with third parties, and not used for any marketing purpose.
This site does not operate a newsletter, a comment system, or a user account system. No registration is required to access any content.
Information collected automatically
When you visit medebaid.com, certain information is collected automatically through third-party services running on the site. This includes:
- Usage data via Google Analytics. Pages visited, time spent on the site, general geographic region, device type, and referral source. This data is aggregated and used to understand which content is useful. It is processed by Google under their privacy policy.
- Advertising data via Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and browsing history to serve relevant ads. This data is collected and processed by Google, not by this site. medebaid.com does not have access to the underlying data Google uses for ad targeting.
- Server logs. Standard web server logs may record IP addresses, browser type, and page requests. These logs are used for security and operational purposes and are not cross-referenced with personal identity information.
Cookies and Tracking
This site uses cookies set by WordPress for basic functionality, and cookies set by Google for advertising and analytics purposes. medebaid.com does not set its own tracking or targeting cookies.
Full details on what cookies are used, what they do, and how to control or opt out of them are available on the Cookie Policy page.
Who Has Access to Your Information
medebaid.com does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Information you submit by email is not shared with any third party except in the following limited circumstances:
- If required by law, court order, or valid legal process.
- If necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of this site or others.
Data collected automatically by Google through AdSense and Analytics is subject to Google’s own data handling practices. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
Links to Third-Party Sites
Articles on this site link to third-party websites including debt relief companies, government agencies, and legal aid organizations. This privacy policy applies only to medebaid.com. It does not apply to any site you navigate to from here.
Third-party sites have their own privacy policies. Review those policies before submitting any personal or financial information to any external service. medebaid.com is not responsible for the privacy practices of any site it links to.
Access, Deletion, and Opt-Out
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights regarding personal information held about you. Because this site collects very limited personal data directly, most requests can be handled straightforwardly.
- Email correspondence. If you have sent an email to this site and would like the content of that correspondence deleted, contact [email protected] with your request. It will be addressed promptly.
- Google Analytics. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
- Google advertising. You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising from Google at google.com/settings/ads or through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
- California residents. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have specific rights regarding personal information. Because this site does not sell personal data and collects only minimal information directly, most CCPA provisions apply in a limited way. To exercise any rights or submit a request, contact [email protected].
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under the age of 13 and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, contact [email protected] and the information will be deleted.
Updates to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in how the site operates or in applicable law. The date at the bottom of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Questions about this policy can be directed to [email protected].