Privacy Policy for Resources, Toolkits, and Email Subscriptions – Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates – OwnYourHealthcare.com – Last Updated: August 5, 2025

Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you access our resources or toolkits (collectively, “Resources”), such as the Kidney Protection Toolkit, or subscribe to our email communications through our website, ownyourhealthcare.com. By providing your personal information to access Resources or subscribe to our email list, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy This Privacy Policy applies to: – All Resources and toolkits provided by Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates, including but not limited to the Kidney Protection Toolkit, available through ownyourhealthcare.com. – All email subscriptions, including general opt-ins for newsletters, promotional emails, or other marketing communications. – Interactions with our website, ownyourhealthcare.com, related to accessing Resources or subscribing to emails.

2. Information We Collect We collect the following types of personal information when you access our Resources or subscribe to our email communications: –

  • Contact Information: Your name, email address, and any other contact details you voluntarily provide when signing up for Resources or email subscriptions.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website and email communications, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, pages visited, links clicked, or email open/click rates.
  • Marketing Preferences: Information about your preferences for receiving email communications, including opt-in or opt-out choices.
  • No Collection of Health-Related Information: We do not collect, store, or process any health-related information (e.g., details about medical conditions, medications, or health concerns) through our Resources, sign-up forms, or email communications. Our Resources, such as the Kidney Protection Toolkit, are designed for you to record health-related information privately on printed forms for discussion with your healthcare provider, and we do not receive or retain any such information.

3. How We Collect Information We collect personal information in the following ways:

  • Directly from You: When you complete a form to access a Resource (e.g., the Kidney Protection Toolkit) or subscribe to our email list, we collect only your contact information and marketing preferences.
  • Automatically: Through cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies when you visit our website or interact with our emails (e.g., opening an email or clicking a link). For more details, see Section 8 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies).
  • Third-Party Services: If you sign up through a third-party platform or service (e.g., an email marketing platform), we may receive contact information from those services in accordance with their privacy policies.

4. How We Use Your Information We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Resources: To deliver Resources, such as toolkits or guides, to you via email, download, or other means and to facilitate your use of these Resources as described in the applicable Terms and Conditions.
  • Email Communications: To send you newsletters, promotional emails, updates, or other marketing communications related to health, wellness, or services offered by Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates. These communications may include educational content, tips, or offers related to our services.
  • Personalization: To tailor our Resources and email communications based on your preferences or interactions with our website or emails.
  • Analytics and Improvement: To analyze how you interact with our Resources, website, and emails to improve our content, services, and user experience.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations, such as responding to lawful requests or maintaining records for email marketing compliance.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance) If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or other regions subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal basis for processing your personal information includes:

  • Consent: We rely on your explicit consent to collect and use your email address and other contact information for email marketing or to provide Resources. You provide this consent when you sign up for a Resource or opt in to our email list.
  • Legitimate Interests: We may process your information for our legitimate interests, such as improving our Resources, analyzing website or email usage, or ensuring the security of our systems, provided these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
  • Legal Obligations: We may process your information to comply with legal obligations, such as maintaining records under anti-spam laws.

6. How We Share Your Information We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, web hosting services, or analytics providers) who assist us in delivering Resources, managing email communications, or operating our website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, such as in response to a court order, subpoena, or other legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change in ownership or control of your personal information.

7. Your Choices and Rights You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Opt-Out of Email Communications: You may unsubscribe from our email communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send or by contacting us at SheldonRN@ownyourhealthcare.com. Please note that unsubscribing may not prevent non-marketing communications, such as those related to Resource access.
  • Access and Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
  • Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain certain data (e.g., for compliance with anti-spam laws).
  • GDPR-Specific Rights: If you are in the EEA, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to data portability, the right to restrict or object to processing, and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at SheldonRN@ownyourhealthcare.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies Our website and email communications may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect usage data, track email opens/clicks, and improve your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information, please review our website’s Cookie Policy (if applicable, or insert link if one exists).

9. Data Security We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. **Caution Against Digital Input of Health Information**: As noted in the Terms and Conditions for our Resources, we strongly advise against inputting personal health information (e.g., details about medical conditions, medications, or health concerns) into digital versions of our Resources or related forms due to potential security and privacy risks. Since we do not collect health-related information, any such information you choose to record or transmit digitally (e.g., via email, online forms, or other electronic means) is at your own risk, and we are not liable for any resulting privacy or security breaches. We recommend using printed versions of our Resources for recording sensitive health information and following the best practices outlined in the applicable Terms and Conditions.

10. Data Retention We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including delivering Resources and managing email communications. If you unsubscribe from our email list, we will promptly remove your email address from our marketing database, unless we are required to retain it for legal or compliance purposes (e.g., to maintain records under the CAN-SPAM Act).

11. International Data Transfers If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and third-party service providers are located. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for EEA residents (e.g., through standard contractual clauses or your consent).

12. Compliance with Anti-Spam Laws We comply with applicable anti-spam laws, such as the CAN-SPAM Act in the United States. Our email communications will include a clear “unsubscribe” option and our physical address. We will honor opt-out requests promptly and will not send marketing emails to individuals who have unsubscribed.

13. Third-Party Links Our emails, Resources, or website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

14. Children’s Privacy Our Resources and email communications are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on ownyourhealthcare.com, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised. Your continued use of our Resources or email communications after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Information If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at: Sheldon Freeman Health Advocates Email: SheldonRN@ownyourhealthcare.com Website: ownyourhealthcare.com For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer (if applicable) at the above email address