901HIVTesting.com is a collaborative initiative between the Shelby County Government and the Shelby County Health Department. Your privacy is one of our top priorities. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how it is used, and how we protect your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect Automatically
If you browse our website without submitting any information, we automatically collect and store limited data about your visit, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Date and time of access
- Pages visited
- Referring page (i.e., the website you visited before ours)
- Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
This data does not personally identify you and is used strictly to analyze trends, improve the user experience, administer the website, and generate aggregate statistics.
Voluntarily Provided Information
If you voluntarily submit information (e.g., to request a free HIV self-test kit), this information will be used only for public health and governmental purposes, including:
- Responding to your request
- Following up for public health initiatives (e.g., a two-week follow-up email regarding your self-test experience)
- Tracking interest in public services
Your data may be disclosed if required under the Tennessee Open Records Act, but will never be sold or rented. We do not share your personally identifiable information with third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent.
Follow-Up Communication
By submitting your request for a test kit and agreeing to this Privacy Policy, you consent to receive a follow-up email within two weeks regarding your experience with the kit. This follow-up is part of our public health monitoring and quality improvement.
Cookies and Web Beacons
901HIVTesting.com uses cookies to enhance your user experience. Cookies may:
- Store user preferences
- Track session status
- Help personalize content
You may disable cookies via your browser settings, though this may affect functionality on some parts of the site.
Advertising and Third Parties
Although 901HIVTesting.com does not display third-party advertising, we use third-party services (e.g., analytics tools) that may collect non-personally identifiable data. These services may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to measure effectiveness and provide insights.
We have no control over cookies used by third parties, and we encourage users to review their respective privacy policies for more details.
Children’s Privacy
901HIVTesting.com does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor their children’s internet use. If you believe your child has submitted personal data, please contact us, and we will remove it promptly.
Copyright and Content Use
All content on this site, including graphics, is protected under copyright law. Reproduction or use of content requires prior written permission from the copyright holder.
Policy Changes
Shelby County Government and the Shelby County Health Department reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or need more information about this Privacy Policy, please reach out through the contact page at 901HIVTesting.com.