Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 1, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Chronic Allies manages information when you use our website, which is hosted on Google Sites and primarily features embedded content.

Information We Do Not Collect Directly

We are a health advocacy resource. We do not use cookies, sign-up forms, user accounts, or tracking services (like Google Analytics) to directly collect or store personal identifying information (PII) from our visitors, such as names, IP addresses, or location data.

Information Collected by Third Parties (Platform and Embedded Content)

By using this website, you acknowledge that certain information may be collected by third-party platforms that we utilize:

• Google Sites: As our host, Google collects some data automatically (e.g., browser type, usage data) to ensure site functionality and security. This collection is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.

• GoDaddy: The domain name for this website is registered through GoDaddy. While they are not the host, their policies govern the domain registration and technical infrastructure aspects of the site.

• Embedded Content (YouTube & Google Docs): When you view embedded YouTube videos or view Google Docs documents on our site, these third parties may track your interaction with their content. This tracking is governed by the respective privacy policies of those platforms.

• External Links: Our site contains links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

Information You Voluntarily Provide (Personal Stories & Tips)

The only information we may receive directly from you is through unsolicited email correspondence, particularly when you share personal stories or symptom management tips:

• Voluntary Submission: If you choose to email us your personal story or symptom management tips, your name, email address, and the contents of your message will be treated as information you have voluntarily consented to share with us.

• Use of Content: If we choose to feature your story or tip on our website, in a document, or in a video, we will contact you directly via email to obtain explicit, written consent regarding which details (if any) may be used publicly and how you wish to be credited (e.g., "Jane D.," "Anonymous," or "Name Withheld").

• Data Security: We commit to keeping any personal identifying information (like your email address) secure and will not share it publicly unless you provide specific, written consent.

Policy Changes

We reserve the right to change this policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at chronicalliescanada@gmail.com.