Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: June 30, 2026

Health Gauge ("Health Gauge," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, Health Gauge Member Portal, mobile communications, and preventive health screening services.

 

Information We Collect

Depending on the services you use, we may collect:

Personal Information

  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Mailing address
  • Email address
  • Mobile and telephone numbers
  • Emergency contact information
  • Employer or union affiliation
  • Health & Welfare Fund eligibility information

 

Health Information

When participating in a Health Gauge screening program, we may collect health-related information including:

  • Biometric measurements
  • Laboratory testing results
  • Ultrasound and vascular screening results
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG) results
  • Medical questionnaires
  • Health history information
  • Physician interpretations and recommendations

Protected Health Information (PHI) is handled in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), when applicable.

 

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on our website
  • Cookies and similar technologies
  • How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Schedule health screening appointments
  • Verify eligibility for screening programs
  • Deliver preventive health screening services
  • Provide access to the Health Gauge Member Portal
  • Notify you when results are available
  • Coordinate follow-up consultations
  • Respond to customer service requests
  • Improve our services and website
  • Meet legal and regulatory requirements
  • Prevent fraud and maintain system security

We do not sell your personal information.

 

Text Message Communications

If you choose to receive SMS communications, Health Gauge may send text messages regarding:

  • Registration invitations
  • Appointment confirmations and reminders
  • Health screening event updates
  • Notifications when screening results are available
  • Follow-up consultation scheduling
  • Customer support
  • Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact Health Gauge Customer Support.

Your consent to receive text messages is voluntary and is not required to participate in Health Gauge services.

 

Email Communications

We may send emails regarding:

  • Appointment confirmations
  • Portal registration
  • Screening reminders
  • Result notifications
  • Educational information related to your preventive health screening
  • Customer support communications

You may unsubscribe from non-essential marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those communications.

 

Sharing of Information

We may share information only as necessary with:

  • Your participating employer, union, or Health & Welfare Fund (aggregate reporting only unless otherwise authorized)
  • Healthcare providers involved in your care
  • Independent physicians providing interpretation services
  • Clinical laboratories
  • Service providers who assist in operating our business
  • Government agencies when required by law

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information or mobile phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

 

HIPAA

Where applicable, Health Gauge complies with HIPAA requirements regarding the use and disclosure of Protected Health Information.

Access to PHI is limited to authorized personnel who require the information to perform their job responsibilities.

Data Security

We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

These safeguards include secure systems, encryption where appropriate, access controls, user authentication, and ongoing monitoring of our information systems.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

 

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Remember user preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance user experience

Most web browsers allow you to disable cookies through browser settings.

 

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of information where permitted by law
  • Withdraw consent for certain communications
  • Request information regarding how your data is used
  • Certain health records may be subject to legal retention requirements.

 

Third-Party Services

Our website and Member Portal may contain links to third-party websites or services. Health Gauge is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

 

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or legal guardian authorization where required.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

 

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Health Gauge
2407 SW 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315

Phone: (515) 244-3080