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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Your Privacy Matters

CareMap, Inc. ("CareMap," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website, mobile applications, and related services (collectively, the "Service"). By using our Service, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last updated: 12/28/2024

We Don't Sell Data

Your personal information is never sold to third parties

You Have Control

Access, correct, or delete your data anytime

Bank-Level Security

End-to-end encryption and industry-standard protection

1. Information Overview

We believe in transparency about the data we collect and how we use it. This Privacy Policy covers:

• What personal information we collect and why

• How we use and protect your information

• When and with whom we share your information

• Your rights and choices regarding your information

• How to contact us with privacy questions or concerns

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

When you use our Service, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, password

• Profile Information: Location, care preferences, family member details

• Communication Data: Messages, inquiries, and correspondence with advisors

• Payment Information: Billing address and payment method details (processed securely by third-party providers)

• Identity Verification: Government-issued ID for advisor verification (advisors only)

Information Collected Automatically

We automatically collect certain information when you use our Service:

• Usage Data: Pages viewed, features used, time spent on platform

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers

• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address

• Cookies and Tracking: Information stored by cookies and similar technologies

• Log Information: Server logs, error reports, and performance data

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Social media platforms when you connect your accounts

• Professional licensing databases for advisor verification

• Background check providers for advisor screening

• Analytics providers and marketing partners

• Public records and databases for facility information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, operate, and maintain our platform

• Account Management: To create and manage your account and preferences

• Matching Services: To connect families with appropriate advisors and facilities

• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries

• Payment Processing: To process transactions and manage billing

• Safety and Security: To verify identities, prevent fraud, and ensure platform safety

• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services

• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Marketing: To send you promotional content (with your consent where required)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, we process your personal information based on:

• Contract Performance: To provide our services and fulfill our obligations

• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, and conduct business operations

• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

• Consent: For marketing communications and certain optional features

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.

5. How We Share Your Information

With Placement Advisors

When you request to be connected with an advisor, we share relevant information including:

• Your contact information and care requirements

• Location and timing preferences

• Any specific needs or preferences you've indicated

Advisors are contractually required to maintain confidentiality and use your information only for providing placement services.

With Senior Living Facilities

When you express interest in a facility, we may share:

• Basic contact information

• General care requirements and preferences

• Tour requests and scheduling information

Facilities are bound by confidentiality agreements and their own privacy policies.

With Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

• Cloud hosting and data storage (AWS, Google Cloud)

• Payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)

• Email and communication services (SendGrid, Twilio)

• Analytics and performance monitoring

• Background check and verification services

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide to us.

Legal and Safety Disclosures

We may disclose your information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process, court orders, or government requests

• Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements

• Protect the rights, property, or safety of CareMap, our users, or others

• Investigate potential violations of our policies

• Respond to claims of fraudulent or illegal activity

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements

• Maintain business records for legitimate business purposes

Specific retention periods:

• Account information: Retained while your account is active, plus 7 years after account closure

• Communication records: Retained for 3 years for quality and training purposes

• Payment information: Retained as required for tax and accounting purposes

• Marketing data: Deleted within 30 days of unsubscribing

You can request deletion of your information subject to our legal and business obligations.

7. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data is encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols

• Access Controls: Strict access controls and authentication requirements for our systems

• Network Security: Firewalls, intrusion detection, and secure network architecture

• Employee Training: Regular security training for all employees with access to personal data

• Third-Party Security: Vendor security assessments and contractual security requirements

• Incident Response: Established procedures for detecting, responding to, and reporting security incidents

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

8. Your Privacy Rights

General Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)

• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

• Right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used

• Right to delete personal information we have collected

• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information

• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

• Right to correct inaccurate personal information

• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.

European Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, you have additional rights:

• Right to withdraw consent at any time

• Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

• Right to data portability in machine-readable format

• Right to object to automated decision-making and profiling

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in this policy.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security

• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our platform

• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

We also use:

• Web beacons and pixel tags for email tracking

• Local storage for improved performance

• Session replay tools for user experience optimization (with anonymization)

10. International Data Transfers

CareMap is based in the United States, and your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. and other countries.

For users outside the United States:

• We implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers

• We use Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission

• We ensure adequate protection for your personal information

• We comply with applicable cross-border data transfer requirements

By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries outside your residence.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18 years of age.

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18

• If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly

• Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided information should contact us immediately

• We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

If you are under 18, please do not use our Service or provide any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law.

• We will notify you of material changes by email or through our platform

• Changes will be effective 30 days after notification for existing users

• Continued use of our Service after changes constitutes acceptance

• Previous versions of this policy are available upon request

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Privacy Team: [email protected]

Mailing Address: CareMap, Inc., [Company Address]

Phone: [Privacy Hotline Number]

Online Form: Available at caremap.pro/privacy-contact

We will respond to your privacy inquiries within 30 days (or sooner as required by applicable law).

For European residents, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at [email protected].

Questions About Your Privacy?

Our privacy team is here to help. Whether you want to exercise your rights, understand our practices, or have concerns, we're committed to transparency.

We respond to privacy requests within 30 days or sooner as required by law