Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Welcome to The Vigilant Advocate. By accessing our website or participating in our caregiver experience survey, you agree to the terms outlined below.

Purpose of This Site

The Vigilant Advocate is being formed to better understand caregiver experiences and help improve how people navigate care. Information shared through our site may be used for research, insight development, and service improvement.

This website does not provide medical or legal advice.

Information We Collect

Survey Information (Optional)

If you choose to participate in our caregiver survey, you may provide:

• Information about your caregiving experience

• Demographic details (such as age or location)

• Contact information (only if you choose)

Participation is voluntary, and you control what you share.

Website Information

When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Pages visited and time spent on our site

• Referring websites

How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Understand caregiver experiences

• Improve our website and surveys

• Conduct research and create aggregated insights

• Contact you for follow-up only if you provide consent

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share anonymized, aggregated data for research or reporting purposes. This data does not identify individual participants.

Your Survey Responses

• Participation is voluntary

• Responses are stored securely

• Access is limited to authorized personnel

• Surveys are anonymous unless you choose to provide identifying information

HIPAA Disclaimer

The Vigilant Advocate is not a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and information submitted through this website or survey is not considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA regulations.

Please do not submit highly sensitive medical records.

While we take privacy seriously and apply reasonable safeguards, this platform should not be used for emergency, diagnostic, or treatment-related communications. The Vigilant Advocate does not provide any medical or legal services.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. No system can guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your data responsibly.

Your Rights

You may:

• Request access to information you’ve provided

• Ask for corrections or deletion

• Withdraw consent for communications

• Stop participating at any time

Cookies

We may use cookies to improve site functionality and user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are intended for adults age 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms and this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact

If you have questions about these Terms or our privacy practices, please contact us at: support@thevigilantadvocate.com.

By using this website or participating in our survey, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and Privacy Policy.