1. Introduction
CareCircle ("CareCircle," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our services (the "Service").
By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Important Disclaimers
Not Healthcare or Medical Advice
CareCircle is not a healthcare provider and does not provide medical, legal, or professional advice.
Not HIPAA Compliant
The Service is not subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
You should not use CareCircle to store or transmit highly sensitive medical information.
Use at Your Own Risk
You use the Service and share information at your own risk.
You are solely responsible for:
- what information you choose to share
- who you share it with
- how you rely on information within the Service
3. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Name, email address, and account details
- Profile information
- Content you create, including messages, updates, and shared information
- Information about care recipients or others you invite
Sensitive Information
You may choose to share sensitive information, including health-related or personal details.
You acknowledge that:
- You voluntarily provide this information
- We do not control how other users access or use it
- You assume the risks associated with sharing it
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information
- Log data (IP address, browser type, usage activity)
- Analytics and performance data
4. How We Use Information
We use information to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the Service
- Facilitate communication between users
- Maintain security and prevent misuse
- Analyze usage and improve functionality
We do not sell your personal information.
6. Data Retention
We retain information as long as necessary to:
- provide the Service
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
We may delete or anonymize data at our discretion.
7. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information.
However:
- No system is completely secure
- We cannot guarantee absolute security
- You use the Service at your own risk
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- access your information
- request correction or deletion
- limit certain processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at support.carecircle.co.
9. International Users
The Service is operated from the United States.
By using the Service, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States.
10. Children's Privacy
The Service is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Third-Party Services
The Service may contain links or integrations with third-party services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Continued use of the Service after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Limitation of Responsibility
To the maximum extent permitted by law, CareCircle is not responsible for:
- how users share or use information
- decisions made based on information within the Service
- loss, misuse, or unauthorized access beyond our reasonable control
14. University Disclaimer
CareCircle may have originated in connection with the University of Michigan; however:
- CareCircle is not an official product or service of the University of Michigan
- The University does not operate, control, or endorse the Service
The University bears no responsibility or liability related to data practices or the Service.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: support.carecircle.co