Effective Date: January 2026
At HIVTestingNearMe.com, we know that privacy and trust are essential — especially when it comes to health-related information. Although this Website provides general educational and informational resources about HIV testing, care, and support services, we take privacy seriously and want you to understand how information is handled here.
This page explains how health information privacy relates to our Website, including what we collect, what we do not collect, and how your personal data is protected.
1. About HIPAA and Health Information Privacy
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a U.S. federal law designed to protect the privacy of individuals’ protected health information (PHI). PHI includes any individually identifiable health information, such as medical conditions, HIV status, testing results, dates of treatment, or any data that could identify you as a person in a health context.
Our Website does not operate as a healthcare provider or covered entity under HIPAA. Unless otherwise stated, we do not collect or store your medical records, diagnoses, lab results, or other clinical data through this Website.
2. What Personal Information We May Collect
When you visit HIVTestingNearMe.com, we only collect personal information if you voluntarily submit it — for example, through a contact form, email subscription, or feedback submission. This may include:
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Your name
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Email address
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Any message or inquiry you send
We do not store or process any protected health information (like HIV test results or medical diagnoses) unless you specifically provide it in a message or form, and even then, it is treated respectfully and only used to respond to your request.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use submitted personal information only to:
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Respond to your questions or requests
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Provide relevant information about HIV testing, prevention, and resources
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Improve the functionality and content of the Website
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses common tracking tools (like cookies) to improve user experience and to analyze general usage trends. These tools do not track or collect protected health information. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
5. Third-Party Content and Links
HIVTestingNearMe.com may include links to external sites (for testing locations, partner resources, or additional health information). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of these third-party sites. Visiting external links does not transfer your personal data through our systems.
6. Security and Control of Your Information
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect the personal information you submit through our contact forms or email. However, no website can guarantee absolute security.
If you ever want your submitted data removed from our systems, you can request its deletion — simply contact us (details below).
7. Special Notes About Health Data
Because HIVTestingNearMe.com is an information and referral site and not a healthcare provider or clinical system:
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We do not host your medical records
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We do not collect your HIV testing results
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We do not transmit your health data for treatment or billing purposes
If you are referred to a clinical partner or a testing location through our links, please review their own privacy and HIPAA policies before providing any health-related information.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
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Know what personal data you’ve provided us
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Request correction or deletion of your information
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Withdraw consent for communications
To exercise these rights or to ask questions, contact us directly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this page, your data, or how we operate:
Website: https://hivtestingnearme.com
Contact Page: https://hivtestingnearme.com/contact-us/
