1. Introduction

StoicGuard ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy. This policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our website and services (the "Services"), including compliance scans and Elite protection.

We are not a covered entity under HIPAA, but our Services are designed to help dental practices with compliance intelligence.

2. Information We Collect

We collect:

Information you provide: Practice name, state, specialty, NPI (optional), operational details, and uploaded PDFs (processed temporarily for text extraction).
Automatically collected: IP address, browser type, usage data via cookies/analytics.
Live data: Public federal registries (NPI, FDA) — no personal patient data stored.

We do not collect or store protected health information (PHI). Uploaded documents are processed in memory and deleted immediately after scan completion.

3. How We Use Information

To provide and improve Services (generate reports, Shield Score™), communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell your data.

4. Data Sharing

We share only with service providers (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality. We may disclose if required by law.

5. Security

We use industry-standard measures (encryption, secure servers) to protect data. No system is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You may access, correct, or delete your data by contacting us. CCPA/GDPR rights apply where relevant.

7. Changes

We may update this policy — continued use constitutes acceptance.

8. Contact

Email: stoicguard.leads@gmail.com