Privacy Policy
At Rate My Hospitals, protecting your privacy is fundamental to our mission. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
Last updated: December 2024
We understand that nurses sharing workplace experiences need assurance that their identity is protected. Rate My Hospitals is designed with privacy-first principles, allowing you to share honest feedback without fear of retaliation.
Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- • Email address
- • Password (encrypted)
- • Professional credentials
- • Optional profile information
Content You Submit
When you contribute to our platform:
- • Hospital reviews
- • Salary information
- • Department/unit details
- • Employment dates (year only)
Automatic Information
We automatically collect technical data:
- • IP address (anonymized)
- • Browser type
- • Device information
- • Usage patterns
Platform Operation
Provide, maintain, and improve our services
Account Security
Authenticate users and prevent fraud
Communication
Send service updates and respond to inquiries
Analytics
Understand usage patterns to improve UX
Aggregated Insights
Create anonymized statistics and trends
Legal Compliance
Meet legal obligations and protect rights
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards
- • SSL/TLS encryption in transit
- • AES-256 encryption at rest
- • Regular security audits
- • Secure cloud infrastructure
Operational Practices
- • Access controls and logging
- • Employee training requirements
- • Incident response procedures
- • Regular backups
Note: While we implement robust security measures, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your account credentials.
We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share data only in these cases:
Public Content
Reviews and ratings you submit are publicly visible (but anonymous)
Service Providers
Trusted partners who help us operate (hosting, analytics) under strict agreements
Legal Requirements
When required by law, court order, or to protect safety and rights
You have control over your personal information. Here are your rights:
Request a copy of your data
Update inaccurate information
Request account and data removal
Export your data in common format
Control marketing communications
Contest certain data processing
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