Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

The Nursing Directory ("we," "us," "our") is operated at www.thenursingdirectory.com. We provide free educational resources, tools, calculators, career guides, and informational content designed to support nurses and nursing students across the United States. The Nursing Directory is not a healthcare provider, staffing agency, educational institution, financial advisor, or legal practice.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all pages, tools, calculators, quizzes, and content hosted on www.thenursingdirectory.com (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site immediately.

3. Educational Purpose & Not Medical Advice Disclaimer

THE NURSING DIRECTORY IS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.

No content on this website — including but not limited to articles, guides, calculators, quizzes, tools, data, clinical references, drug information, or any other material — should be construed as:

• Medical advice or a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, treatment, or clinical judgment
• Nursing clinical guidance — always follow your facility's policies, evidence-based practice guidelines, and the direction of your supervising healthcare providers
• Legal advice — including but not limited to scope-of-practice questions, licensing matters, malpractice concerns, or employment disputes
• Financial or tax advice — including salary negotiations, investment decisions, loan forgiveness eligibility, travel nursing tax strategies, or retirement planning
• Career counseling — our quizzes, guides, and tools are for general informational purposes and do not replace individualized professional career advising

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately.

If you are in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.

We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date, but we do not warrant the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content. Laws, regulations, pay rates, licensing requirements, and clinical guidelines change frequently. You are solely responsible for verifying any information before relying on it for professional, clinical, financial, or legal decisions.

4. Information We Collect

4a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Email address — if you voluntarily sign up for our newsletter, waitlist, or notification list
• Calculator/quiz inputs — data you enter into our interactive tools (e.g., salary figures, shift details, career preferences). This data is processed locally in your browser and is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly stated
• Contact form submissions — if you reach out to us via email or a contact form

4b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:

• Device and browser information — browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution
• Usage data — pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, click patterns
• IP address — which may be used to approximate general geographic location (city/region level)
• Google Analytics data — see Section 6 for details

4c. Information We Do NOT Collect

• Social Security numbers, nursing license numbers, or NPI numbers
• Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA
• Patient data of any kind
• Payment or credit card information (we do not sell anything)
• Login credentials (we have no user accounts)

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate and improve the Site and its educational content
• To understand how visitors use our tools and which resources are most helpful
• To send you email communications (only if you opted in), which you may unsubscribe from at any time
• To respond to your inquiries or feedback
• To detect and prevent abuse or technical issues
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We never have and never will.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The Site uses the following technologies:

• Google Analytics (GA4) — We use Google Analytics with the property ID G-NXK9G0XDDL to collect anonymized usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to identify unique visitors and track browsing sessions. Google may process this data on servers located in the United States. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Essential cookies — Small text files that help the Site function properly (e.g., remembering preferences)

We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or behavioral advertising technologies. We do not run ads.

7. Third-Party Services

Our Site may integrate or link to the following third-party services:

• Google Analytics — web analytics (see Section 6)
• Google Fonts — web font delivery, which may log your IP address per Google's privacy policy
• Supabase — for backend functionality such as newsletter signups. Supabase processes data per its own privacy policy
• External websites — we link to government agencies (e.g., NCSBN, state boards of nursing, IRS), professional organizations, educational institutions, and other third-party resources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with through our Site.

8. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third parties that help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations
• Legal requirements — if required by law, subpoena, court order, or governmental regulation
• Safety — if necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of The Nursing Directory or others
• Business transfer — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, in which case you would be notified

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy:

• Email addresses — retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Analytics data — retained per Google Analytics' default retention settings (currently 14 months)
• Calculator/quiz data — processed in your browser only; we do not retain it

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us (see Section 19).

10. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out — unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in every email
• Cookie control — manage cookies through your browser settings or the Google Analytics opt-out tool

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 19. We will respond within 30 days (or sooner if required by applicable law).

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to know — what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
• Right to delete — request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt out of sale — we do not sell personal information, so this right is already satisfied
• Right to non-discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights
• Right to correct — request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to limit use of sensitive personal information — we do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by the CPRA

To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at the email listed in Section 19.

12. International Users & GDPR

The Site is primarily intended for users in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or other jurisdiction with applicable data protection laws, you may have additional rights including:

• Right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority

Our legal basis for processing personal data is legitimate interest (operating and improving our free educational resource) and, where applicable, your consent.

13. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

14. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption across the entire Site and access controls on backend systems.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

15. External Links & Third-Party Content

The Site contains links to external websites, including but not limited to government agencies, nursing boards, educational institutions, professional organizations, and other third-party resources. These links are provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, accuracy, or availability of any external website. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

16. Affiliate & Referral Disclosures

The Site may contain affiliate links or referral links to third-party products or services. If we earn a commission from such links in the future, it will be clearly disclosed on the relevant page. Currently, The Nursing Directory operates as a free resource with no advertising revenue and no affiliate income.

Any recommendations or mentions of products, services, agencies, or programs are based on editorial judgment and are not paid placements unless explicitly disclosed.

17. Calculators, Quizzes & Interactive Tools

The Site offers various interactive tools including pay calculators, shift differential calculators, overtime calculators, stipend calculators, burnout assessments, career quizzes, and other educational tools.

Important:

• Data you enter into these tools is processed locally in your web browser using JavaScript. It is not transmitted to our servers unless explicitly stated on the tool's page.
• Results from calculators are estimates only and should not be relied upon for financial, tax, employment, or clinical decisions.
• Quiz and assessment results are for educational and self-reflection purposes only and do not constitute a professional diagnosis, evaluation, or recommendation.
• Always verify calculator results with your employer, a tax professional, a financial advisor, or other qualified professional as appropriate.

18. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

The Nursing Directory
Website: www.thenursingdirectory.com
Email: [email protected]

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes. For specific legal questions about your rights, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.