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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use CareDoctor, and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You. By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • "Company" (referred to as either "the Company", "We", "Us" or "Our") refers to Decido LLC, publisher of CareDoctor.
  • "Website" or "Service" refers to CareDoctor, accessible at www.caredoctor.com.
  • "Country" refers to: California, United States.
  • "You" means the individual accessing or using the Service. Under the GDPR, You may be referred to as the Data Subject or User.
  • "Personal Data" is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
  • "Usage Data" refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself (for example, the duration of a page visit).
  • "Cookies" are small files placed on Your device by a website, containing details of Your browsing activity among their many uses.
  • "Service Provider" means any natural or legal person who processes data on behalf of the Company, such as analytics or email delivery providers.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Information We Collect

CareDoctor is a reference website. We do not require You to create an account to read Our Content, and We do not knowingly collect more information than We need. We may collect:

  • Usage Data, collected automatically - such as Your device's IP address, browser type and version, the pages You visit, the time and date of Your visit, time spent on pages, and diagnostic data.
  • Email address, only if You voluntarily provide it - for example, by subscribing to a newsletter or contacting Us.
  • Cookie and similar tracking data, as described below.

We do not ask for and do not want health information about You. Please do not send Us details of your medical conditions; reading the Service does not require it.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar technologies (such as beacons, tags, and scripts) to operate and analyze the Service. You can instruct Your browser to refuse Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent; however, some parts of the Service may not function properly without them. We use:

  • Necessary / Essential Cookies (Session): required to provide core Website functionality and security.
  • Notice Acceptance Cookies (Persistent): to record whether users have accepted the use of Cookies.
  • Functionality Cookies (Persistent): to remember choices You make, such as language or display preferences.
  • Analytics / Performance Cookies (Persistent): to understand how the Service is used so We can improve it.

Use of Your Data

The Company may use the information We collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service and monitor its usage.
  • Send You a newsletter or respond to Your enquiries, where You have asked Us to.
  • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or misuse.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce Our Terms.

How We Share Information

  • With Service Providers such as analytics and email delivery providers, only as needed to operate the Service and under obligations of confidentiality.
  • For Business transfers, in connection with any merger, financing, or acquisition of all or part of Our business; We will provide notice before Your data becomes subject to a different policy.
  • For Legal reasons, where required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, Our users, or the public.

We do not sell Your Personal Data.

Analytics

We may use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to understand aggregate usage of the Service. These providers use Cookies to collect information such as pages visited and time on site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. Because CareDoctor sells nothing and promotes no brands, We do not run behavioral advertising campaigns that profile You across the web.

Retention of Your Data

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, to comply with Our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce Our agreements. Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period, except where used to improve security or functionality or where We are legally obligated to retain it longer.

Transfer of Your Data

Your information may be processed at the Company's operating offices and in other places where the parties involved in the processing are located, which may be outside Your jurisdiction. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure Your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Security of Your Data

The security of Your data is important to Us, but no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect Your data, We cannot guarantee its absolute security.

GDPR Privacy

If You are within the EU/EEA, You have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict, or object to the processing of Your Personal Data, to data portability, and to withdraw consent. You may exercise these rights by contacting Us. You also have the right to complain to Your local Data Protection Authority. We process Personal Data on the legal bases of consent, legitimate interests, legal obligation, or performance of a contract, as applicable.

CCPA / California Privacy

If You are a California resident, You have the right to notice of the categories of Personal Data We collect and the purposes for which they are used; the right to request access to and deletion of Your Personal Data; the right to opt out of any "sale" of Personal Data; and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights.

We do not sell personal information. However, some Service Providers (for example, analytics vendors) may use technology that could be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under California law. You can limit this by adjusting Your Cookie preferences and browser settings. You may exercise Your CCPA rights by contacting Us, and We will respond within the timeframes required by law.

"Do Not Track"

Our Service does not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. You can set tracking preferences in Your browser's settings.

Children's Privacy

Our Service is intended for a general adult audience and does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from anyone under 13. If You are a parent or guardian and believe Your child has provided Us with Personal Data, please contact Us and We will take steps to remove that information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service contains links to other websites, including the government sources We cite. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites. We advise You to review the privacy policy of every site You visit.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify You of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact

If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us:

Decido LLC
Re: CareDoctor
1925 Palomar Oaks Way
Carlsbad, California 92008
Phone: (760) 575-4617