Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Overview
PracticePath ("we," "us," or "our") is an open-source, community-driven platform that helps healthcare practitioners open their own practice. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website at practicepath.org.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Account information: When you sign in with Google, we receive your name, email address, and profile picture from your Google account.
- Profile information: If you choose to complete your profile, we collect your NPI number and screen name.
- Content contributions: Any edits, comments, or other content you submit to the platform.
- Admin applications: If you apply to be a site admin, we collect the name, email, and message you provide.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data including pages visited, time on site, browser type, and referring pages. This helps us understand how the site is used and improve it.
- Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication (session management) and analytics cookies (Google Analytics). See the Cookies section below for details.
- Local storage: We store your task progress, banner dismissal preferences, and cookie consent choice in your browser's local storage. This data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain the PracticePath platform
- To authenticate your identity and manage your account
- To display your contributions with your chosen screen name
- To improve the site based on aggregated usage patterns
- To communicate with you about admin applications or site-related matters
Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Keeps you signed in across page visits | Session / 30 days |
| Analytics (Google Analytics) | Helps us understand site usage and improve the experience | Up to 2 years |
| Consent | Remembers your cookie preference | 1 year |
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Declining non-essential cookies will disable Google Analytics tracking while keeping the site fully functional.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Google: For authentication (OAuth) and analytics (Google Analytics).
- Cloudflare: Our hosting provider, which processes requests to serve the site. Cloudflare may collect limited technical data as part of its service.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure authentication via Google OAuth 2.0, and Cloudflare's edge network protections. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You may:
- Access and review any personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt out of analytics tracking by declining cookies or using browser settings
- Clear local storage through your browser at any time
Open Source
PracticePath is open-source software. You can review our codebase to see exactly how data is collected and processed. Transparency is a core value of this project.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please open an issue on our GitHub repository or reach out through the site.