FoodAllergy.world | AlertAllergy.com
Privacy Policy
Who we are
FoodAllergy.world (also operating as AlertAllergy.com) is a non-profit informational resource dedicated to making life safer for the allergy community through curated guides and AI-assisted insights.
We are not healthcare professionals. This site is operated by volunteers and is not affiliated with any medical institution, pharmaceutical company, or government agency.
What information we collect
Information you provide directly
- Name and email address if you contact us
- Any message content you submit via contact forms
Information collected automatically
- Basic website analytics (pages visited, time on site, browser type, general location)
- Cookies necessary for site functionality
What we do not collect
- Medical records or health history
- Payment or financial information
- Sensitive personal health data
AI tools & third-party processing
This site uses AI tools including Gemini (Google) and ChatGPT (OpenAI) to assist in generating informational content. If you interact with any AI-assisted features on this site, your inputs may be processed by those third-party services under their respective privacy policies:
We strongly advise you never to enter personal health information, your name, or identifying details into any AI-assisted tool on this site.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect solely to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Improve site content and usability
- Monitor site performance via analytics
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
HIPAA notice
FoodAllergy.world is not a HIPAA-covered entity. Communications through this site — including contact form submissions and emails — are not protected as medical records under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Please do not submit sensitive personal health information through this site.
Cookies
This site uses cookies to support basic functionality and analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function correctly as a result. We do not use cookies to track you across third-party websites.
Third-party links
This site contains links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Children’s privacy
This site 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 information to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
Data retention
We retain contact form submissions only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry. Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and is not linked to individual identities.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of analytics tracking
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
Governing law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of [Your State], without regard to conflict of law principles.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of this site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.