Privacy Policy for thinknurse.com Effective Date: July 24, 2025 1. Introduction Welcome to thinknurse.com (the "Website"), a service owned and operated by Publishing Concepts Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of the nursing professionals we contact. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Website or when we contact you via email. This policy applies to information we collect from public records, specifically lists provided by each State's Board of Nursing, and information you may provide to us directly. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Our Contact Information: Publishing Concepts Inc. 14109 Taylor Loop Road Little Rock, AR 72223 USA 2. Information We Collect We collect information about licensed nursing professionals to provide relevant career and educational opportunities. The information we collect falls into two categories: A. Information from Public Sources: The primary source of personal data we process is the publicly available licensee information provided by various State Boards of Nursing in the United States. This information may include: Full Name: Your first and last name. Professional Credentials: Your nursing license type (e.g., RN, LPN, NP), license number, and license status. Contact Information: Mailing address and, when provided by the State Board, your email address. B. Information You Provide to Us: We may also collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you: Contact us through our Website's contact form. Respond to our emails. Subscribe to a newsletter or other mailing list. Interact with our Website in any other way. This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details you choose to provide. 3. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect for the following purposes: To Contact You with Professional Opportunities: Our primary use of your information is to send you emails regarding continuing education (CE) opportunities, career advancement, job openings, and other services and products relevant to your nursing profession. To Operate and Maintain Our Website: To ensure our Website functions correctly and to personalize your user experience. To Respond to Inquiries: To answer your questions and provide support. For Legal and Compliance Purposes: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, such as responding to subpoenas or government requests. 4. How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties in the following circumstances: Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party vendors and service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as email delivery services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed. Educational Institutions and Employers: We may share your information with accredited educational institutions, healthcare systems, and potential employers who offer programs or positions that may be of interest to you. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or other corporate restructuring, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Website of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information. Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect and defend our rights or property, prevent fraud, or protect the personal safety of users or the public. 5. Your Choices and Rights We respect your right to control your personal information. Opt-Out of Communications: You may opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link located at the bottom of each email. Please note that even if you opt-out, we may need to contact you for non-promotional purposes related to your inquiries. Accessing and Correcting Your Information: The information we hold is based on public records from State Boards of Nursing. If you believe any of your information is incorrect, we strongly recommend you contact your respective State Board of Nursing directly to have it corrected at the source. You may also contact us to request that we update the information in our systems. Requesting Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information from our active marketing databases. To do so, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10. We will make reasonable efforts to comply with your request, subject to any legal or contractual retention requirements. 6. Data Security We have implemented reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. 7. Data Retention We will retain your personal information for as long as it is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, or as long as your license remains active and is listed on the public records of a State Board of Nursing. We will also retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. 8. Children's Privacy Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 18, we will take steps to delete such information from our files as soon as possible. 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. 10. Contact Us If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: Publishing Concepts Inc. 14109 Taylor Loop Road Little Rock, AR 72223 USA You may also reach us through the contact form available on www.thinknurse.com.