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Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using wichealth.org, you agree to the terms described below.
You may give us personal information when you create an account, update your profile, or contact us. This can include your:
If you add your email or phone number, we may use it for account-related communications such as password recovery or follow-up communication related to your lessons.
WIC staff may invite you to create a wichealth.org account or send you educational resources. When they do this with your permission, they may provide:
This creates an invitation record in our system. If you complete registration, the information becomes part of your account. If you do not complete registration, the record remains in a pending state until you register or request deletion.
When you visit wichealth.org, our systems automatically collect:
This information helps us operate, secure, and improve the site.
We also use Google Analytics to understand how the site is used. We do not use Google’s advertising features or cross-site tracking.
We use a limited number of cookies to keep the site working:
These cookies do not store personal profile information.
Depending on how you use the site, we may collect the following categories of personal information:
We do not use this information to create behavioral profiles or make automated decisions. Content may be displayed based on your WIC agency or state participation to ensure program accuracy.
Within and across lessons, content may be adjusted based on responses you provide to support the educational experience. We do not use this information to create behavioral profiles, predict outcomes, or make automated decisions that affect your benefits or services.
We use your information to:
Some information used on wichealth.org relates to health-adjacent or sensitive contexts, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting status, or participation in the WIC program. We use this information only to deliver education, support program operations, and meet reporting requirements. We do not use this information for advertising or commercial marketing purposes.
We do not sell your personal information and do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the site, such as:
These providers may only use the information to perform services on our behalf. We may also share information if required by law or to protect the security of our systems.
We provide aggregated, de-identified reports to WIC agencies to support program administration.
In addition, WIC state agencies and tribal organizations that participate in wichealth may securely access lesson-completion information associated with their own participants, including lesson-level data linked to identifiable users. This access supports program administration, compliance, and reporting requirements.
Partners may only view information for users associated with their state, agency, or clinic and may not use this information for marketing, advertising, or commercial purposes.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect. Although no system can be guaranteed completely secure, we work to maintain the privacy and security of your data.
You may:
To make a request, email help@wichealth.org
Residents of certain U.S. states, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, and others, may have additional privacy rights under applicable state laws. These rights may include the right to:
wichealth does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Requests may be submitted to help@wichealth.org. We may verify your identity before responding.
You may control cookies through your browser settings. Google also provides tools to opt out of Google Analytics.
We do not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals sent by your browser. Where required by law, we treat Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as an opt-out of applicable data sharing.
wichealth.org is designed for use by WIC participants and caregivers and is not directed to children under 13.
WIC eligibility may include pregnant or parenting minors. In these cases, information may be associated with a participant’s account as part of WIC program participation. wichealth does not knowingly solicit or encourage independent use of the site by children under 13.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 outside the context of WIC participation or without appropriate involvement from a parent, guardian, or WIC agency, we will take steps to delete that information.
wichealth offers optional SMS-based features such as password resets, educational resource messages sent by your WIC clinic, and account invitation messages. These SMS services are covered by a separate SMS Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which explains how phone numbers are used and how you may opt out of SMS messages.
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict-of-law principles.
If we update this Privacy Policy, we will post the revised version here. Changes will not affect how we handle previously collected personal information without your consent.
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at help@wichealth.org.
The information on wichealth.org is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a doctor or other health professional.
Using this website does not create a doctor–patient relationship.
If you have questions or concerns about your health, talk with a qualified health professional. Do not delay seeking medical advice because of something you read on wichealth.org or on a linked website. Following tips or recommendations on this site does not guarantee any specific health outcome.
wichealth.org may include links to third-party websites. We cannot control, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of information on those sites. Their content may change without notice. We are not responsible for information, opinions, or advice found on third-party sites.
By using wichealth.org, you agree to this Health Disclaimer and our Privacy Policy. We may update these terms at any time. If you have questions about this disclaimer, contact help@wichealth.org.