Audiology Community
Forum Privacy Notice
Draft — not yet approved
This notice describes how the Audiology Community forum collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Information we collect
We collect the information you provide during registration (username, email address, optional profile details) and the content you post. We also collect standard server logs including IP addresses and browser information.
How we use your information
We use your information to operate the forum, verify your identity, send account-related notifications, and enforce community guidelines. We do not sell your personal information.
Public content
Posts and replies you make in public forum categories are visible to all visitors, including search engines, unless you post in a members-only area. Do not post sensitive personal or medical information you do not wish to be publicly visible.
Professional verification data
License numbers and jurisdiction information submitted for Verified Audiologist review are used only for identity verification and are not displayed publicly.
Data retention
Account data is retained while your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting [email protected].
Third-party services
The forum platform may use third-party services for hosting, email delivery, and spam protection. These services are bound by their own privacy policies.
Contact
Privacy questions may be directed to [email protected].