Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 21, 2026

SickleCellCheck.com ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://www.sicklecellcheck.com.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and IP address - collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookies: Small data files placed on your device by our site or third-party services (see Section 4).
• Voluntarily Submitted Information: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we collect the information you provide (name, email address, message).

We do not collect, store, or process any personal health information or medical records. This site does not provide medical testing services.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and improve the website
• To analyze traffic patterns and user behavior via analytics
• To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• To respond to inquiries submitted through contact forms
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Affiliate Links

SickleCellCheck.com participates in affiliate marketing programs including the Quest Health affiliate program (via Impact), 23andMe, Invitae, and others. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. We do not receive any personal information about you from these transactions. Affiliate relationships are fully disclosed on our site per FTC guidelines (16 CFR Part 255).

4. Cookies and Third-Party Services

This site uses the following third-party services that may set cookies or collect data:

• Google AdSense: Displays personalized advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site or other websites. You can opt out at google.com/settings/ads.
• Google Analytics: Collects anonymized usage data. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
• Affiliate Networks (Impact, FlexOffers): May set cookies to track referrals from this site.

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain site features.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share data in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics)
• When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of SickleCellCheck.com or others

6. Third-Party Websites

Our site contains links to third-party websites including questhealth.com, 23andme.com, and invitae.com. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

7. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

8. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, the right to request deletion of your personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact us at the address below.

9. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights regarding your personal data including the right to access, correct, or delete your data, and the right to object to processing. Our lawful basis for processing is legitimate interest (site analytics and improvement) and consent (advertising cookies). To exercise your rights, contact us below.

10. Data Retention

We retain server log data for up to 12 months. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months or until you request deletion.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, contact us at:

SickleCellCheck.com
Website: https://www.sicklecellcheck.com
Contact: https://www.sicklecellcheck.com/contact