Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Overview
RehabCost ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and tools at rehabcost.org.
Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you use our cost calculator or insurance checker, we collect the information you enter, including substance type, treatment preferences, location, and insurance details.
Automatically collected information: We collect standard web analytics data including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. We do not use this data to identify individual users.
How We Use Your Information
- To provide cost estimates and treatment recommendations
- To match you with treatment centers (only if you request this)
- To improve our tools and website
- To send requested communications (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Treatment centers — Only if you explicitly request to be connected with a facility
- Service providers — Companies that help us operate our website (hosting, analytics)
- Legal requirements — If required by law or to protect safety
HIPAA Compliance
While RehabCost is not a healthcare provider and is not directly subject to HIPAA, we take the protection of health-related information seriously. We use encryption, secure hosting, and limit access to sensitive data. We never share identifiable health information without your explicit consent.
Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures including SSL encryption, secure hosting, and access controls. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt out of communications at any time
Cookies
We use essential cookies to make our website work and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@rehabcost.org.