The Short Version
- We don't collect personal information unless you contact us.
- We don't sell your data to anyone.
- We don't share your information with nursing home operators, referral agencies, or advertising networks.
- We use basic analytics — page views and general traffic patterns — to understand how the site is used.
What We Collect
When You Visit the Site
Our server logs basic visit information automatically: your IP address, browser type, pages viewed, and how you found the site. This is used only to keep the site running and understand general usage patterns. We don't use it to identify individual visitors.
When You Use Search
If you use the search box, your search terms are processed by WordPress to return results. We may look at aggregate search terms — not connected to individual users — to improve the site.
When You Email Us
If you email us at info@ or media@nursinghomesnearme.org, we receive and store your email address and message. We use this only to respond to you. We don't add you to mailing lists without your permission.
Analytics
We use basic web analytics to understand how many people visit, which pages are useful, and where visitors come from in general terms. This data is aggregated — it doesn't identify individual people.
Cookies
This site uses minimal cookies. WordPress may set a session cookie for logged-in staff. We don't use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party marketing cookies.
Third Parties
We don't share personal information with third parties except as required by law. This site contains links to external sites like Medicare.gov and NursingHomeObserver.com. We're not responsible for their privacy practices.
Facility Data
All facility data on this site is public information from the federal Medicare database. We don't process or store private health records or personally identifiable information about nursing home residents.
Your Rights
If you've contacted us and want your information deleted, just ask: info@nursinghomesnearme.org.
Changes to This Policy
We'll update this page if our practices change. The date at the top shows when it was last revised.