Privacy Policy – ApneaRisk.com

Last Updated: April 25, 2025

ApneaRisk.com is committed to protecting your privacy. We understand how important your personal health information is and want you to feel confident using our platform. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you interact with our website and services.

Information We Collect

We collect information to improve your experience, screen for sleep apnea risk, and ensure system functionality. Information collected includes:

• Usage Data: General analytics such as pages visited, time spent, and interactions.
• Device Info: Browser type, screen size, IP address (anonymized).
• Voluntary Inputs: Health-related responses entered during the risk test (non-identifiable). We encourage users to not provide identifiable information whenever possible.

How We Use Your Data

We use your information to:

• Provide sleep apnea risk assessment results
• Improve the accuracy and usability of our screening tool
• Ensure site performance, security, and accessibility
• Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests

Informed Consent

By using ApneaRisk.com, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, anonymization, and processing of non-identifiable health inputs for the purpose of generating a sleep apnea risk assessment. You understand that the results are educational in nature and do not constitute a medical diagnosis or treatment plan.

Your use of the screening tool signifies your agreement to participate voluntarily and that you may exit or discontinue use of the tool at any time. If you do not agree with the terms outlined in this policy, we advise you not to use the platform.

HIPAA & PIPEDA Compliance

While ApneaRisk.com does not collect personal health identifiers (PHI), we follow strict privacy and data protocols aligned with both HIPAA (for U.S. users) and PIPEDA (for Canadian users). All health-related responses are anonymized and used only for educational and screening purposes.

GDPR Statement

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we uphold the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). While ApneaRisk.com does not collect personal identifiers, we respect your right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To make such requests, please contact us at [email protected].

Children’s Privacy

ApneaRisk.com is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect or process data from children. If you believe a child has submitted data through our platform, please contact us immediately for removal.

Data Retention

We retain de-identified, aggregate usage data for analytical purposes. We do not retain identifiable health information and purge any session-based data routinely in accordance with best practices.

Use of AI Technology

Our platform is powered by ClaraWell™—a medically aligned AI system designed for personalized insights. ApneaRisk.com does not use your identifiable data for AI training. De-identified or aggregate data may be used to improve the performance and accuracy of our platform, always in line with privacy standards.

Learn more about our Ethical AI Framework.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools (e.g., analytics or form integrations) that collect limited, anonymized data to help us understand usage trends. These services are vetted and do not collect or store personal health information.

Embedded Content & Outbound Links

Pages on ApneaRisk.com may contain links to external sources or embedded resources. These third-party sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.

Your Privacy Choices

You may:

• Adjust your browser settings to disable cookies (may affect functionality)
• Request removal of any de-identified data linked to your session ID
• Opt out of basic tracking by using browser privacy settings or extensions

Accessibility Statement

We are committed to making ApneaRisk.com accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you encounter accessibility barriers, please reach out to us and we will work promptly to resolve them.

Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the site implies agreement with any modifications.

For a full explanation of your responsibilities and our service limitations, please review our Terms of Service.