Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 1, 2026

Health Policy Commons (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates healthpolicycommons.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

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Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us through our contact form
• Email address and state newsletter preferences when you register for an account
• Payment and billing information if you make a purchase (processed through our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers)
• Any information you submit in messages, forms, or account profile fields

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)
• Usage data such as time on site, referring pages, and click activity

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Create and manage your account
• Send the state and federal policy newsletters you sign up for
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• Process purchases and manage subscriptions
• Improve site content, functionality, and user experience
• Monitor site security and prevent abuse
• Comply with legal obligations

Email Communications

When you register for an account, you choose which state newsletters (Washington, California, Oregon, Idaho) and federal updates you want to receive. You can update these preferences at any time through your account, or unsubscribe using the link included in every email we send.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use our content. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality, such as staying signed in.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate the Site (email delivery, hosting, payment processing, analytics)
• Legal authorities, if required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the public
• A successor entity in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Object to certain uses of your information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at djw@wilsonfamily.info.

California Residents: If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, request deletion, and opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:

djw@wilsonfamily.info