Hypospadias.help respects your privacy. This policy explains what we typically collect on a static educational website, how analytics may be used, and the limits of our control over third-party tools. This is a plain-language policy for a health-information site—not a lawyer-certified document. If you need legal advice, consult an attorney.
Short Version
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible. We use Google Analytics (measurement ID G-9QN41790C3) to understand aggregate traffic. Do not send sensitive medical details through unsecured channels.
Information We May Collect
Depending on how you use the site and which tools are enabled, we may process:
- Usage data — pages viewed, approximate location derived from IP, device/browser type, referral URLs, and similar analytics events via Google Analytics.
- Technical logs — standard web server logs maintained by our hosting provider (which may include IP addresses and timestamps).
- Communications you send — if you email us or use a future contact form, the content and address you provide.
We do not require an account to read articles. We do not knowingly sell your personal information.
Analytics & Cookies
We use Google Analytics 4 with measurement ID G-9QN41790C3 to learn which pages are helpful and how visitors find the site. Google may set cookies or use similar technologies subject to Google's policies and your browser settings.
You can often limit analytics via browser controls, privacy extensions, or opt-out mechanisms Google provides. Blocking analytics will not stop you from reading educational content.
How We Use Information
- To operate and improve the website
- To understand aggregate content needs (for example, which topics are most read)
- To respond if you contact us
- To maintain security and prevent abuse
We do not use your data to target pharmaceutical ads on this site, and this Wave of pages includes no affiliate links.
Sharing
We may share information with service providers who help host the site or provide analytics, under their respective terms. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect safety and rights.
We do not sell mailing lists of readers.
Health Information Caution
Please do not email detailed medical records, photos of genitals, or another person's private health information unless a secure clinical channel specifically requests them—and even then, prefer proper medical portals. This website is educational, not a covered clinic portal.
Children
Content is written primarily for adults (men with hypospadias, partners, and parents/caregivers). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for marketing. Parents should supervise minors' internet use.
Retention & Security
Analytics and logs are retained according to tool and host defaults unless we configure shorter windows. No method of transmission over the internet is perfectly secure; we take reasonable administrative steps appropriate to a static site.
Your Choices & Contact
You may clear cookies, use private browsing, or block scripts. For privacy questions about this site, see the Contact page. Formal contact channels are still being finalized; until then, use the Contact page instructions.
We may update this policy as the site evolves. The date at the top of the article header reflects the current version timing.
International Visitors
We may have readers worldwide. Analytics providers and hosts may process data in other countries subject to their safeguards. Local privacy rights (access, deletion, etc.) vary by jurisdiction; contact us via the Contact page if you have a rights request related to communications you sent us, understanding that a static educational site may hold limited personal data.