Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how "Helping Salt Prevent Goiters" ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit and use our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently as part of our mission to promote health and provide valuable information.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your interaction with our site. This information is primarily non-identifying and helps us understand how our site is used to improve user experience and the effectiveness of our content. The types of information we may collect include:
- IP Address: Your Internet Protocol address, which identifies your device on the internet.
- Browser Type: Information about the web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
- Operating System: Information about the operating system of your device (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS).
- Pages Visited: Details about the pages you view on our website, the time spent on those pages, and the sequence of pages visited.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device or computer that often include an anonymous unique identifier. They help us remember your preferences, track usage patterns, and compile aggregate data about site traffic and interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future. You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of certain features of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may engage third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our website, provide services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, website analytics), or assist us in analyzing how our website is used. These third parties may have access to your personal information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. Examples of such services include web analytics tools that help us understand website traffic and user behavior.
Advertising
Our website does not directly engage in targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior on our site. However, we may occasionally include links to partners or resources that may have their own advertising practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit through links on our site.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from children under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will let you know via a prominent notice on our website prior to the change becoming effective and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us by visiting this page on our website: Contact Us.