Privacy Policy
FQHC Associates
Last Updated: November 2, 2026
1. Introduction
FQHC Associates ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website at www.fqhc.org, subscribe to our communications, contact us, register for educational events, or otherwise interact with our services.
It also explains the choices available to you regarding your personal information.
By providing this policy, we aim to be transparent about our information practices and how we use information to support our educational resources, communications, and services for the federally qualified health center (FQHC) community.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in two primary ways: information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically when you use our website.
Information You Provide
Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Organization name and professional title, when provided
Information submitted through contact forms
Newsletter subscription information
Information you provide when registering for events or requesting services
Other information you voluntarily share with us
You may choose not to provide certain information, although doing so may limit our ability to respond to requests or provide particular services.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through website analytics and related technologies.
This may include:
Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Pages visited and time spent on our website
Referring websites or traffic sources
Dates and times of visits
Website interactions and general usage patterns
Cookie identifiers and similar technical information
We use this information to understand website performance, improve our content, maintain website functionality, and evaluate the effectiveness of our communications.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Respond to questions, inquiries, and requests
Provide information about our services and educational resources
Deliver newsletters and other communications you have requested
Share relevant industry news, educational opportunities, webinars, and events
Provide information about sponsors, partners, and services that may interest our audience
Manage registrations and communications related to educational events
Understand website traffic and improve the visitor experience
Evaluate the effectiveness of our communications and promotional activities
Maintain website security and prevent misuse
Fulfill contractual obligations and comply with applicable laws
Support other legitimate business purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy
We use personal information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and any consent or preferences required for particular activities.
4. Newsletters and Email Communications
Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive newsletters, educational content, announcements, and other communications from FQHC Associates.
These communications may include information about FQHC-related developments, educational resources, upcoming webinars, events, and relevant offerings from our sponsors or business partners.
We may use third-party email marketing platforms to manage subscriptions and distribute communications on our behalf.
We do not provide our newsletter subscriber lists to sponsors for their independent marketing purposes. Instead, FQHC Associates may distribute sponsored communications directly to its subscribers.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in our emails or contacting us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Unsubscribing from marketing communications does not necessarily prevent us from sending essential administrative or transactional communications when appropriate.
5. Sponsored Content and Business Partners
FQHC Associates works with sponsors and business partners to provide educational content, industry information, webinars, and other resources relevant to healthcare professionals and organizations.
Some content and communications may be sponsored or promotional in nature.
We may distribute information about sponsors and their products or services through our website, newsletters, educational programs, and other communications.
We do not provide sponsors with personal contact information collected through our website forms or newsletter subscriptions for their independent marketing purposes.
If you choose to interact directly with a sponsor, such as by visiting its website, completing its contact form, or requesting information from the sponsor, the sponsor may collect information directly from you. That information is subject to the sponsor's own privacy practices.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party organizations before providing personal information directly to them.
6. Webinars and Educational Events
FQHC Associates may host, organize, or promote webinars, virtual meetings, and other educational events.
Registration for these events may take place through third-party platforms, including Zoom.
When you register through an external platform, that provider may collect and process information such as your name, email address, organization, and registration details in accordance with its privacy practices.
We may use event registration information available to us to administer events, send reminders, provide follow-up information, and communicate about related educational opportunities, subject to applicable requirements and preferences.
When an event involves a sponsor or another organization, any additional information-sharing arrangements will be governed by the applicable event disclosures and privacy requirements.
For information about Zoom's privacy practices, please visit Zoom's Privacy Statement.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve our services.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites remember information or recognize certain interactions.
We may use the following categories of cookies and related technologies:
Essential Cookies
These support basic website functionality, security, and operation. Certain essential cookies may be necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies
We use website analytics technologies, including Google Analytics 4, to understand how visitors use our website.
Analytics information helps us evaluate website traffic, identify popular content, understand general usage patterns, and improve our resources and services.
Google may process certain website usage information in accordance with its applicable terms and privacy practices.
You can learn more about Google's privacy practices at Google's Privacy & Terms.
Functional Cookies
These may help remember visitor preferences and support certain website features.
Advertising and Measurement Technologies
We may introduce advertising or measurement technologies to evaluate promotional activities and support relevant advertising.
Depending on the technologies used, these activities may involve cookies, pixels, or similar identifiers.
Before implementing additional advertising technologies, we will review applicable privacy and consent requirements and update our disclosures and visitor choices as necessary.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our website provides cookie controls that allow visitors to accept, decline, or manage non-essential cookies.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that restricting certain cookies may affect some website features or functionality.
8. Third-Party Service Providers
We use third-party services to help operate our website, manage communications, analyze website performance, and provide educational programs.
These may include:
Website hosting and management providers, including Squarespace
Website analytics providers, including Google Analytics
Email marketing and communication platforms
Webinar and virtual meeting platforms, including Zoom
Other service providers supporting our business operations
These providers may process personal information as necessary to perform services on our behalf, subject to their applicable agreements, privacy practices, and legal obligations.
We may also disclose information when necessary to comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or support legitimate business transactions.
We do not sell our newsletter subscriber lists or website contact lists to third parties.
Certain disclosures involving advertising technologies may be considered a "sale," "sharing," or targeted advertising under applicable privacy laws, even when no contact list is sold. If we implement such activities, we will provide any required disclosures and privacy choices.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing requested services, maintaining communications, meeting legal obligations, resolving disputes, and maintaining appropriate business records.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, its purpose, and applicable legal requirements.
When information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information electronically is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
We encourage visitors to exercise appropriate caution when sharing personal information online.
11. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.
You may also have rights to opt out of particular uses or disclosures of personal information.
You can exercise available choices by:
Unsubscribing from marketing emails using the links provided in our communications
Adjusting your cookie preferences through our website's cookie controls
Managing cookies through your browser settings
Contacting us with questions or requests regarding your personal information
We will review and respond to privacy requests in accordance with applicable law.
Certain information may need to be retained when required by law or for other legally permitted purposes.
12. Links to Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including those operated by sponsors, business partners, educational organizations, and other resources.
These websites operate independently and may have their own privacy policies and information practices.
FQHC Associates is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites that we do not control.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
13. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended primarily for healthcare professionals, organizations, and other adult audiences.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information as required by applicable law.
Parents or guardians who believe a child has provided personal information to us may contact us using the information below.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services, technologies, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this policy.
If required by applicable law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing material changes affecting the use of personal information.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to submit a request regarding your personal information, please contact:
FQHC Associates
5745 SW 75th Street, Suite 356
Gainesville, FL 32608
Email: jweinman@fqhc.org
Website: www.fqhc.org
