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Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 17, 2026
The Clearing respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains, in plain language, what information we may collect through this website, how we may use it, and the choices you have when you contact us, join our email list, submit a form, or use related services such as GRACE.
Information we may collect
We may collect information you choose to provide directly, such as:
- your name
- email address
- form responses
- messages or inquiries you send us
- information you voluntarily share in connection with GRACE or related forms
We may also collect limited technical or usage information automatically, such as:
- browser type
- device type
- pages visited
- approximate location derived from IP address
- referring website
- site performance and analytics data
How we may use information
We may use information we collect to:
- respond to inquiries
- send updates you asked to receive
- improve our website, content, and user experience
- understand which topics, resources, and guides are most useful
- operate, secure, and maintain the site
- support the delivery of GRACE and related educational services
We do not sell personal information.
Email and communications
If you join our list or submit a form, we may contact you with:
- updates you asked for
- new guide releases
- site announcements
- educational information related to The Clearing or GRACE
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve performance and usability.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the site may function differently if cookies are disabled.
How information may be shared
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate the site, such as providers for:
- website hosting
- email delivery
- analytics
- forms and automation
- security and technical operations
We may also disclose information:
- if required by law
- to protect our rights, security, or users
- in connection with a business transfer, reorganization, or asset sale
Sensitive information
Please do not submit highly sensitive medical, financial, legal, tax, insurance account, or government-identification information through standard website forms unless we specifically ask for it through an appropriate process.
If you choose to share health-related, financial, or personal context with us, you do so voluntarily. We encourage you to share only what is reasonably necessary.
Data retention
We may keep information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- respond to inquiries
- provide requested services
- improve the site
- comply with legal obligations
- resolve disputes
- enforce our policies
Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to help protect information we collect. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
FTC guidance emphasizes that businesses should limit what they collect, securely store what they retain, and align their actual practices with their public privacy statements.
Children's privacy
This website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Third-party links
This site may include links to third-party websites, including official Medicare or government resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
Your choices
You may contact us to:
- ask questions about this policy
- unsubscribe from communications
- request updates to information you previously provided, where practical
Depending on where you live, you may have additional privacy rights under applicable law.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date above.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact:
The Clearing Email: hello@joinclear.ing Website: joinclear.ing