Effective Date: 20 June 2025
Health Professional Student Association (“HPSA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in California. We are committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining transparency about how we collect and use data. This Privacy Policy describes our data practices related to the use of our websites and associated services.
1. Who We Are
Health Professional Student Association
16835 Algonquin St #106
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
United States
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you choose to provide directly, such as when you:
- Register for an account
- Post in forums or comments
- Subscribe to emails
- Contact us via email or forms
We may also collect certain information automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited
- Time and date of access
We may use IP addresses or similar identifiers to distinguish or monitor individual users (for example, to prevent abuse or enforce rules), but we do not associate IP addresses with individual identities unless required by law or necessary for system security.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve our services
- Moderate content and prevent misuse
- Respond to inquiries
- Understand usage patterns and trends
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for functional and analytical purposes. These tools help us understand traffic patterns and enhance user experience. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools (such as analytics providers or email services) to support site functionality. These tools may process limited user data under their own privacy policies.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as needed for our operations, legal obligations, or user support functions. Forum content or posts you make may be retained indefinitely unless removed by you or in accordance with our terms of service.
7. Your Rights
We respect user privacy and will consider reasonable privacy related requests.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no system can guarantee absolute security.
10. Your California Privacy Rights
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information.
We do not sell or share your personal information in exchange for money or direct value. However, we allow third-party advertising partners—such as Google and similar services—to collect data from our users via cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to serve personalized ads. This activity may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under California law.
If you are a California resident and wish to opt out of this type of data collection, you can:
- Adjust your cookie preferences using our [Cookie Settings Tool] (link to your cookie management or privacy settings page).
- Use the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser, which we recognize.
- Learn more about how third parties collect and use information by visiting our [Privacy Policy] (link to your main privacy policy).
We only disclose information in response to legal requirements, such as subpoenas or law enforcement requests, as required by law.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects the latest revision. Continued use of our website after changes are posted indicates your acceptance.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us via our Contact Us page or:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address:
Health Professional Student Association
16835 Algonquin St #106
Huntington Beach, CA 92649 USA