Last Updated: February 19, 2026
1. Introduction
At SHG Healthcare, your privacy is our priority. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, apply for positions, or use our staffing services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide better services to our candidates and healthcare facility partners. This includes:
- Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, and physical address.
- Professional Information: Resumes, licenses, certifications, work history, and clinical specialties.
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage data via cookies to improve your website experience.
- Sensitive Information: In the event of onboarding, we may collect background check information or health screenings as required by law or facility policy.
3.How We Use Your Information
We use the data collected for the following purposes:
- Staffing & Recruitment: Matching clinicians with appropriate job opportunities.
- Marketing: Sending updates about new job openings or company news (you may opt-out at any time).
- Compliance: Verifying credentials and ensuring all placements meet state and federal healthcare regulations.
- Improvement: Analyzing website traffic to optimize our user interface and marketing materials.
4. HIPAA & Protected Health Information (PHI)
As a healthcare-aligned organization, we are committed to the standards set by HIPAA.
- We do not collect patient medical records through our public website forms.
- Any sensitive health-related data collected during the credentialing process is stored in secure, encrypted systems with restricted access.
- We only disclose the "minimum necessary" information to facilities to facilitate your placement.
5. Your Rights & Choices (CCPA/GDPR Compliance)
Under current 2026 privacy regulations, you have the following rights:
- Right to Know: You can request a list of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your data for cross-contextual behavioral advertising.
- Global Privacy Control (GPC): Our website recognizes and honors GPC signals from your browser.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard physical, technical, and administrative safeguards, including:
- Encryption: All data transmitted through our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols.
- Access Control: Access to candidate data is limited to authorized employees who need it to perform their jobs.
- No People in Marketing: Per our internal policy, we prioritize privacy by using landscape and architectural imagery in our promotional materials to ensure no individuals' likenesses are used without explicit, separate consent.
7. Third-Party Disclosures
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers (e.g., Mailchimp for email campaigns, background check vendors) who are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact our Privacy Officer:
SHG Healthcare (Stratford Health Group) Email: contact@shghealth.com
Website: www.shghealth.com
