Privacy Policy

RespiteCare.ai is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We do not collect personal information. RespiteCare.ai does not require registration, does not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any other personally identifiable information from visitors.

Usage Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website or search engine
• General geographic location (city/region level only)
• Browser type and device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
• Date and time of visit

Important: Vercel Analytics does not use cookies and does not track users across websites. All data is anonymized and aggregated. We cannot identify individual visitors from this data.

Technical Information

Like most websites, our servers automatically collect technical information when you visit, including:

• IP address (automatically anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device screen size
• Page load performance metrics

This technical information is used only to maintain site performance, identify technical issues, and ensure compatibility across devices.

How We Use Information

The anonymized usage data we collect is used to:

• Understand which content is most helpful to caregivers
• Identify pages that need improvement or updates
• Optimize site performance and loading speed
• Ensure the site works properly across different browsers and devices
• Understand how visitors find our content (search engines, referral sites)

We do not:

• Sell or share any data with third parties
• Use data for advertising or marketing purposes
• Track individual users across the web
• Create user profiles
• Collect sensitive health information

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies We Use

RespiteCare.ai uses minimal cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (theme preferences, etc.)
• Analytics cookies: Vercel Analytics uses privacy-focused, cookieless analytics

No Third-Party Advertising

We do not use advertising networks or third-party tracking pixels. We do not participate in behavioral advertising or retargeting programs.

External Links

RespiteCare.ai contains links to external websites including:

• Government agencies (Medicare, Medicaid, state agencies)
• Nonprofit caregiver organizations
• National respite care networks
• Local professional in-home care provider pages

When you click these links, you leave our site and are subject to the privacy policies of those external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Data Security

While we collect minimal data, we take security seriously:

• All pages are served over HTTPS (encrypted connections)
• Our hosting provider (Vercel) maintains industry-standard security practices
• We do not store personal information, so there is no personal data at risk
• Analytics data is stored securely by Vercel and accessed only by authorized administrators

Children's Privacy

RespiteCare.ai is an educational resource about caregiving and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. The site is designed for adult family caregivers seeking respite care information.

Your Rights and Choices

Accessing Our Site

You can use RespiteCare.ai without providing any personal information. All educational content is freely accessible.

Blocking Analytics

If you prefer not to be included in anonymized analytics:

• Use browser privacy settings or "Do Not Track" features
• Use privacy-focused browsers or extensions
• Enable cookie blocking in your browser

Blocking analytics will not affect your ability to access or use the site.

Educational Use Disclaimer

RespiteCare.ai provides educational information only. We do not offer respite care services, make referrals, or collect health information. If you contact external organizations through links on our site, their separate privacy policies apply to any information you provide to them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made. Continued use of the site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

RespiteCare.ai is an educational resource site. We do not provide direct contact for privacy inquiries as we do not collect personal information. For questions about content, please refer to the organizations and resources listed in our Caregiver Resources page.

Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements
• U.S. federal privacy laws

Because we do not collect personal information, most data protection regulations do not apply to our minimal data collection practices.

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