Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 21, 2026
Care and Benefits Guide ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website located at careandbenefitsguide.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or submit information through our forms. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our website.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you complete our eligibility check form or contact form, we collect the information you voluntarily submit, which may include your name, email address, phone number, state of residence, age range, household size, Medicaid enrollment status, and the types of programs you are interested in.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is collected through standard web server logs and, if applicable, cookies or similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To connect you with participating providers or program specialists who may be able to assist you with state-funded benefit programs in your area.
- To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form.
- To improve the functionality, content, and user experience of our website.
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
- To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- To protect the security and integrity of our website.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
6. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Opt-Out of Communications
If you no longer wish to be contacted by a participating provider, you may opt out by contacting us directly. Please note that it may take up to 10 business days to process your request.
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
8. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through our Contact page.