π‘ Privacy Policy
We believe you have the right to know exactly how your information is handled. This policy explains everything in plain language, no legal jargon.
Contents
Who we are
247 Healthcare (247healthcare.blog) is a health information blog providing doctor-reviewed articles on medical conditions, treatments, nutrition, and wellness. Our editorial team works with specialist physicians at Vivekananda Hospital, a NABH-accredited 100-bed multispecialty hospital in Hyderabad, India, established in 1995.
For privacy-related questions, contact us at: info@247healthcare.blog
What information we collect
Information you provide directly
We collect information you give us when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (name and email address)
- Fill out a contact form (name, email, and message)
- Leave a comment on an article (name, email, and comment text)
Information collected automatically
When you visit 247healthcare.blog, our systems and third-party tools automatically collect:
- IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website (how you found us)
- Search terms used to reach our site
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use them to make the site work properly and to understand how people use it.
Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include session management and security cookies set by WordPress.
Analytics cookies help us understand traffic patterns and how readers navigate the site. We use Google Analytics 4. Opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Advertising cookies are set by Google AdSense to serve relevant ads and measure performance. Opt out of personalised advertising via Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.
Functionality cookies remember your preferences to improve your experience on return visits.
Managing cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Instructions: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve the content on this website
- Send the newsletter you subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- Respond to messages sent through our contact form
- Moderate and publish comments
- Analyse traffic and understand which health topics are most useful to readers
- Show advertising through Google AdSense to support free content
- Detect and prevent spam, fraud, and security threats
We do not sell your personal information to any third party.
Third-party services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data about you:
- Google Analytics 4 β website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Google AdSense β advertising. How Google uses advertising data
- Email service provider β newsletter delivery, used only for sending newsletters you opted into.
- WordPress and hosting provider β website platform and server infrastructure.
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy.
Your rights
EU & UK (GDPR / UK GDPR)
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Lodge a complaint with your DPA
California (CCPA / CPRA)
- Know what data we collect
- Request deletion of data
- Opt out of data sale (we don’t sell)
- Non-discrimination for exercising rights
To exercise any of these rights, email info@247healthcare.blog with subject line “Privacy Request.” We respond within 30 days.
Data retention
Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 12 months then deleted. Comment data is retained as long as the associated article is published. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, anonymised form per Google Analytics’ default retention settings.
Children’s privacy
247 Healthcare is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this site, contact us immediately and we will delete it.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we update the “Last updated” date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions about privacy?
Email us at info@247healthcare.blog and we’ll respond within 2 business days.