Contents
Overview
Carelinkn ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our healthcare staffing platform.
By using Carelinkn's services, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please discontinue use of our services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name, email address, phone number
- Professional credentials and certifications
- Employment history and qualifications
- Government-issued ID and Social Security Number (for verification)
- Background check information
- Payment and banking information
Health Information (HIPAA Protected)
- Patient information (for care coordination only)
- Visit notes and documentation
- Treatment plans and care schedules
Automatically Collected Information
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and location data
- Usage patterns and analytics
- Cookies and tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Facilitate nurse-patient matching and care coordination
- Verify credentials and conduct background checks
- Process payments and manage earnings
- Communicate important updates and notifications
- Improve our platform and services
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
- Provide customer support
HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare platform, Carelinkn complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We maintain:
- Administrative safeguards for workforce training and policies
- Physical safeguards for facility and device security
- Technical safeguards including encryption and access controls
- Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with all partners
Protected Health Information (PHI) is only accessed by authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis for care coordination purposes.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
Encryption
256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
Access Control
Role-based access and multi-factor authentication
Monitoring
24/7 security monitoring and threat detection
Auditing
Regular security audits and compliance reviews
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (with certain exceptions)
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
- Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@carelinkn.com
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights:
Privacy Officer
Email: privacy@carelinkn.com
Phone: (412) 609-8007
Address: 100 Innovation Drive, Suite 500, Pittsburgh, PA 15213