Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 14, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how lungcancerpatientguide.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit lungcancerpatientguide.com (the “Site”) or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect:

  • Contact information – such as your name and email address when you join our mailing list, contact us, or submit a form.

  • Cancer-related and other personal information – if you choose to share your diagnosis, cancer type, treatment experiences, or advice through our forms or messages.

  • Technical information – such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected via cookies or similar technologies to help us understand how the Site is used.

You are not required to share any health information. If you do, you understand that this Site is not a healthcare provider and is not a HIPAA-covered entity.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Provide and improve the Site and our content.

  • Communicate with you, including sending updates, newsletters, or information you request.

  • Review and curate patient-sourced stories, advice, or quotes for inclusion on the Site, in the book, or related projects, in line with the consent you provide.

  • Maintain the security and performance of the Site.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., website hosting, email services, form and survey tools, analytics), under agreements that require them to protect your information.

  • When required by law, regulation, or legal process.

  • In aggregated or de-identified form that does not reasonably identify you.

4. Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences.

  • Understand how visitors use the Site.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the Site may not function properly.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in our messages.

  • Contact us at hello@lungcancerpatientguide to request updates or corrections to your information.

If you submit advice or stories, please avoid including names or identifying details of other people without their permission.

7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at: hello@lungcancerpatientguide.com