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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

Our Privacy Commitment

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.

Information We Collect

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
How We Use Your Information

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

Data Security

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.

Information Sharing

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

Your Privacy Rights

You have control over your personal information. Here are your rights:

Access

Request a copy of your data

Correction

Update inaccurate information

Deletion

Request account and data removal

Portability

Export your data in common format

Opt-out

Control marketing communications

Object

Contest certain data processing

Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Essential

Required for site functionality

Analytics

Help us improve the platform

Preferences

Remember your settings

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Privacy questions or data requests?

Contact our privacy team