Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 5, 2025 | Last Updated: November 5, 2025
Introduction
CodePause Inc. ("CodePause," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website codepause.com (the "Site") or use our OutsideINsights platform and related services (collectively, the "Services").
This policy applies to information we collect through our Site and Services, as well as through email, text, and other electronic communications. By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy.
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Information We Collect
1. Information You Provide to Us
- Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, professional credentials, and organization details when you register for an account or request a demo.
- Payment Information: Billing address and payment details processed through our secure third-party payment processors.
- Communications: Information you provide when contacting us, including support requests, feedback, and inquiries.
- Clinical Data: For healthcare providers using OutsideINsights, we collect patient health information only as authorized and necessary to provide our Services, in compliance with HIPAA.
2. Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our Services, including device information, IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
- Analytics: We use analytics tools to understand user behavior and improve our Services.
3. Information from Third Parties
- Third-Party Observers: Reports submitted by authorized family members, caregivers, or other designated observers through our platform.
- Business Partners: Information from healthcare organizations, clearinghouses, and other partners who integrate with our Services.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
- Process transactions and send related information, including confirmations and invoices
- Send administrative information, updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Respond to your inquiries, comments, and requests
- Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with our Services
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security vulnerabilities
- Comply with legal obligations, including HIPAA, FERPA, and other applicable regulations
- Facilitate billing and reimbursement processes with insurance payers
- Conduct research and development to improve mental health outcomes
HIPAA Compliance
For healthcare providers and covered entities using our Services, CodePause acts as a Business Associate under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We:
- Execute Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) with covered entities
- Implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Use and disclose PHI only as permitted by HIPAA and our BAAs
- Maintain comprehensive audit logs of all PHI access and disclosures
- Report any security incidents or breaches as required by law
- Ensure all subcontractors who handle PHI also comply with HIPAA requirements
FERPA Protections
For schools and educational institutions, CodePause complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). We:
- Treat student records as "education records" protected under FERPA
- Use student information only for legitimate educational purposes
- Obtain appropriate parental consent before disclosing personally identifiable information
- Maintain access controls to ensure only authorized personnel can view student records
- Provide schools with the ability to review and correct student information
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. We may share information in the following circumstances:
With Your Consent
We share information when you explicitly authorize us to do so, such as when healthcare providers share information with authorized third-party observers.
Service Providers
We share information with trusted third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:
- Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
- Payment processors and billing clearinghouses
- Analytics and monitoring services
- Customer support platforms
All service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect the rights, property, or safety of CodePause, our users, or the public
- Respond to emergencies or imminent threats to health or safety
- Enforce our Terms of Service or other agreements
Business Transfers
If CodePause is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:
- Encryption: All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2+) and at rest (AES-256)
- Access Controls: Role-based access controls and multi-factor authentication
- Monitoring: Continuous security monitoring and intrusion detection
- Auditing: Comprehensive audit logging of all data access and modifications
- Infrastructure: HIPAA-compliant enterprise hosting with redundant backups
- Training: Regular security training for all personnel
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but will notify you promptly of any security incidents as required by law.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Retention periods vary based on:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter
- Clinical Data: Retained in accordance with HIPAA requirements (typically 6 years from creation or last use)
- Billing Records: Retained for 7 years to comply with IRS and healthcare billing regulations
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for research purposes
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable laws, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
- Portability: Request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@codepause.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. For school-based services, we comply with FERPA and Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requirements. If you believe we have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.
International Users
CodePause is based in the United States, and our Services are hosted in the United States. If you access our Services from outside the United States, your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer and processing. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will provide additional notice (such as email notification or a prominent notice on our Site). Your continued use of our Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
CodePause Inc.
Email: privacy@codepause.com
Phone: 1-202-459-9156
General Inquiries: info@codepause.com