Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy

This Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy supplements our general Privacy Policy and applies specifically to "consumer health data" as defined by the Washington My Health My Data Act and similar state laws. Screened is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health-related information.

Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to "consumer health data," which includes personal information that is linked or reasonably linkable to a consumer and that identifies the consumer's past, present, or future physical or mental health status. This may include:

• Information about health conditions, diseases, or diagnoses
• Social, psychological, behavioral, and medical interventions
• Health-related surgeries or procedures
• Use or purchase of prescribed medication
• Bodily functions, vital signs, or symptoms
• Reproductive or sexual health information
• Gender-affirming care information
• Biometric data
• Genetic data
• Precise location data that could reasonably indicate an attempt to acquire or receive health services or supplies
• Data that identifies a consumer seeking health care services

Consumer Health Data We Collect

Screened is primarily a financial information website focused on credit cards, insurance, and personal finance. We generally do not intentionally collect consumer health data. However, in limited circumstances, we may collect the following types of consumer health data:

Insurance-Related Information

When you use our insurance comparison tools or request quotes for health-related insurance products (such as life insurance), we may collect limited health-related information you voluntarily provide to help match you with appropriate insurance options.

Voluntary Disclosures

If you contact us with questions or comments, you may voluntarily disclose health-related information. We will only use such information to respond to your inquiry.

How We Use Consumer Health Data

We use consumer health data only for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To connect you with insurance providers or financial services you request
• Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide assistance
• Service Improvement: To improve our services and user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

We do not sell consumer health data. We will never sell, lease, or trade your consumer health data to third parties.

Sharing of Consumer Health Data

We may share consumer health data only in the following limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information with a specific third party, such as an insurance provider
• Service Providers: With vendors who assist us in providing services, subject to contractual restrictions on use and disclosure
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of others

Your Rights Regarding Consumer Health Data

You have the following rights with respect to your consumer health data:

Right to Know

You have the right to know whether we are collecting, sharing, or selling consumer health data concerning you. You may request confirmation and details about the categories and specific pieces of consumer health data we have collected.

Right to Access

You have the right to access a copy of your consumer health data in a portable format.

Right to Delete

You have the right to request deletion of your consumer health data. Upon receiving a verified request, we will delete your consumer health data and direct any service providers or contractors who have received your data to delete it as well.

Right to Withdraw Consent

You have the right to withdraw consent for the collection and sharing of your consumer health data at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing that occurred before you withdrew consent.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of your rights regarding consumer health data, you may:

• Email us at privacy@screened.com with the subject line "Consumer Health Data Request"
• Submit a request through our Contact Us page
• Call us at [Phone Number]

Verification Process

To protect your privacy and security, we will verify your identity before processing any request regarding your consumer health data. Verification may include confirming information you have previously provided to us or other reasonable verification methods.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect consumer health data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Access controls limiting who can access consumer health data
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Employee training on privacy and security practices

Data Retention

We retain consumer health data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, provide our services, or comply with legal obligations. When consumer health data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect consumer health data from individuals under the age of 13, or from individuals under 16 without parental consent. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy or our health data practices, please contact us: