Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This privacy policy (“policy”) will help you understand how Food Allergy Institute™ (“us”, “we”, “our”) uses and protects the data you provide to us when you visit and use foodallergyinstitute.com (“website”, “service”).

We reserve the right to change this policy at any given time, of which you will be promptly updated. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page.

However, this policy does not describe how we collect or use your Protected Health Information (as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), which is covered by our Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices (” HIPAA Notice”). For clarity, the HIPAA Notice, not this Privacy Policy, explains our privacy practices with respect to your Protected Health Information.

What User Data We Collect

When you visit the website, we may collect the following data:

  • Your IP address
  • Your contact information, including your email address and phone number
  • Other information such as interests and preferences
  • Data profile regarding your online behavior on our website

Why We Collect Your Data

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

  • To better understand your needs
  • To improve our services and products
  • To send you promotional emails containing information we think you will find interesting
  • To contact you via email, phone, or text to fill out surveys and participate in other types of market research
  • To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences

Opt-In for Text Messaging

By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Food Allergy Institute™ regarding your account, appointments, and promotional content. Text messaging rates may apply based on your carrier’s plan. You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by following the instructions provided in the text message or by contacting us directly.

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

If you wish to be removed from receiving future communications, you can opt out by texting STOP or UNSUBSCRIBE.

Compliance with Texting Regulations

We are committed to ensuring that our text messaging practices comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the CAN-SPAM Act. We will not send you text messages without your explicit consent, and you can withdraw this consent at any time.

Safeguarding and Securing the Data

Food Allergy Institute™ is committed to securing your data and keeping it confidential. We have implemented the latest technologies and software to prevent data theft, unauthorized access, and disclosure, safeguarding all the information we collect online.

Once you agree to allow our website to use cookies, you also agree to our use of the data it collects regarding your online behavior (e.g., analyzing web traffic, the web pages you spend the most time on, and the websites you visit).

The data we collect by using cookies is used to customize our website to your needs. After we use the data for statistical analysis, the data is completely removed from our systems.

Please note that cookies don’t allow us to gain control of your computer in any way. They are strictly used to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not so that we can provide a better experience for you.

If you want to disable cookies, you can do it by accessing the settings of your internet browser:

  • Chrome
  • Safari
  • Firefox

Our website contains links that lead to other websites. If you click on these links, Food Allergy Institute™ is not responsible for your data and privacy protection. Visiting those websites is not governed by this privacy policy agreement. Make sure to read the privacy policy documentation of the website you go to from our website.

Restricting the Collection of your Personal Data

At some point, you might wish to restrict the use and collection of your personal data. You can achieve this by doing the following:

  • When filling out forms on the website, make sure to check if there is a box that you can leave unchecked if you don’t want to disclose your personal information.
  • If you have already agreed to share your information with us, feel free to contact us via email, and we will be more than happy to change this for you.

Food Allergy Institute™ will not lease, sell, or distribute your personal information to any third parties, unless we have your permission or are required to do so by law. Your personal information will be used to send you promotional materials if you agree to this privacy policy.