Effective Date: September 2024

Shar the Nurse Registered Nursing Corporation ("Shar the Nurse," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, engage our services, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information with care and intention, limited to what is necessary to serve you responsibly.

Personal Information

Name, email address, phone number, mailing address

Professional or licensing information (if applicable)

Health-related information only when required for lawful healthcare services and with appropriate authorization

Automatically Collected Information

IP address, browser type, device information

Pages visited, time and date of access, referring URLs

Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to serve, protect, and improve the care and services we provide.

To deliver nursing and healthcare-related services

To communicate with you regarding appointments, services, or inquiries

To improve our website, services, and user experience

To comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or misuse

3. Health Information & HIPAA Compliance

As a registered nursing corporation, Shar the Nurse complies with all applicable healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Protected Health Information (PHI) is collected, used, and disclosed only as permitted or required by law

PHI is safeguarded using administrative, technical, and physical security measures

Access to PHI is limited to authorized personnel only

4. Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. Information may be shared only under the following circumstances:

With service providers and partners who assist in operations, bound by confidentiality obligations

When required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental authority

To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of our patients, clients, and organization

5. Data Security

We honor trust with action. Reasonable and appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect your information from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While no system is entirely immune from risk, we continuously refine our practices to meet evolving standards of security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information

Receive a copy of your information

Withdraw consent where consent is the basis of processing

File a complaint regarding privacy practices

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance website functionality and understand usage patterns. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features may be limited as a result.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as laws, technologies, and services evolve. Updates will be reflected with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.