Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to NursingResource ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our practices with regard to your personal information, please contact us.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account
• Complete your profile
• Use our services
• Contact us for support

This information may include:

• Name (first and last)
• Email address
• Phone number
• City and country of residence
• Professional information (years of experience, specialty, PRC license status)
• Career goals (target country, timeline)

2.2 Authentication Data

When you sign in using Google OAuth, we receive:

• Your Google account email address
• Your Google profile name
• Your Google profile picture (if available)

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our platform, including:

• Log and usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited)
• Device information (device type, operating system)
• Session information (login times, duration)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our service
• To create and manage your account
• To personalize your experience and pathway recommendations
• To track your progress through nursing pathways
• To send you updates, notifications, and important information
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To improve our platform and develop new features
• To protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
• To comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
• Business Transfers: We may share or transfer your information in connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business
• With Your Consent: We may share your information with your explicit consent for any other purpose

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and monitoring

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to processing where we rely on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our platform and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our platform.

9. Third-Party Services

Our platform may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your country where data protection laws may differ. We take appropriate measures to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12. 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 "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: