Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 17, 2025

Needle-Guides.com (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and health-related information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and secure information when you use our website https://www.needle-guides.com (“the Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

Personal and Contact Data: such as name, email address, and contact details provided via forms or account creation.
Health-Related Information (if applicable): any voluntary information you share through forms, guides, or questions regarding your health or procedures. We do not request or store medical records or Protected Health Information (PHI).
Messages and Feedback: comments, support inquiries, or other communication.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

Usage and Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URLs.
Cookies and Analytics: technologies that help improve user experience and website performance.

2. Our Position on Medical Data and HIPAA

Needle-Guides.com provides educational content and is not a healthcare provider, insurer, or “covered entity” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). While not directly regulated by HIPAA, we follow privacy principles inspired by it — including encryption, pseudonymization, and minimal retention of any health-related data you share voluntarily.

We do not collect or store identifiable medical records, share health-related data with advertisers, or provide diagnostic services.

3. How We Use Your Information

To provide, maintain, and improve our Site and educational content.
To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
To communicate with you regarding updates, new content, or promotions (with your consent).
To comply with legal obligations and manage security.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Users)

Consent — when you provide information voluntarily.
Legitimate interest — for site security, analytics, and functionality.
Legal obligation — when data is needed for compliance with law.

5. Information Sharing

Service Providers: trusted web hosts, analytics, and email service providers under strict data protection terms.
Authorities: only when required by law.

We do not sell or rent your personal or health-related information.

6. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide services, meet legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Information no longer needed is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Privacy Rights

For U.S. Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

Request access or deletion of your personal data.
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Request disclosure of categories of personal data collected.

Contact: [email protected]

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

Access, rectify, or erase your data.
Withdraw consent or object to processing.
Request data portability.

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard measures — including SSL encryption, limited access controls, and regular audits — to protect your data. While we strive to secure all information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. In the event of a breach, affected users will be notified promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

We may transfer data outside your country of residence. Where data transfers occur between the EEA and the U.S., we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and equivalent safeguards to ensure compliance with GDPR standards.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 16 years old. We do not knowingly collect or maintain personal data from minors.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date. Substantial changes may also be communicated via email or notification banners.

12. Contact Information

Needle-Guides.com
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.needle-guides.com

Compliance Summary:
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR, EU 2016/679)
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)
- U.S. Federal and State privacy standards
- HIPAA-aligned best practices (though not under HIPAA jurisdiction)