Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

PriceGuru ("we," "us," or "our") operates the priceguru.club website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our service.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Waitlist signup: Email address, company name, and role/title when you join our waitlist.
• Account information: Business email, name, and company when you create an account.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, features used, search queries within the platform.
• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution.
• Log data: IP address, access times, referring URLs.

3. How We Use Information

• Provide and improve our services
• Communicate about product updates, features, and support
• Process waitlist signups and onboarding
• Analyze usage patterns to improve the platform
• Detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access

4. Data Sources

PriceGuru aggregates publicly available data including:

• Hospital pricing files published under the Transparency in Coverage Rule
• CMS cost reports (HCRIS)
• DOL Form 5500 filings (EFAST2)
• CMS quality programs (HRRP, VBP, mortality data)
• NPPES NPI Registry

All source data is publicly mandated and freely available. We do not collect or process protected health information (PHI).

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations or valid legal process
• To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• With service providers who assist in operating our platform (subject to confidentiality agreements)

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Waitlist data is retained until you request removal or your account is created. You may request deletion at any time.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit (TLS 1.3), access controls, and regular security assessments. No system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

9. Cookies

We use essential cookies required for the platform to function. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Analytics, if any, are privacy-respecting and do not track individuals across sites.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For privacy inquiries or data requests:

Email: support@careshieldus.com