Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 30, 2026

At Independent Georgia Medicaid Provider Group (hereafter referred to as “the Group,” “we,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal and professional data of Georgia’s Medicaid provider community. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, join our community, or engage with our resources.

1. Information We Collect

We collect a variety of information to provide a secure, functional, and customized experience for our members:

1.1 Personal and Professional Identifiers
When you register for a membership profile or subscribe to our alerts, we collect the following personal and professional information:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Practice name
  • Practice address
  • Professional specialty
  • Contact details (e.g., phone number)

1.2 Community Profile Data
To enhance your experience and facilitate networking, you may voluntarily provide additional details for your member profile, such as:

  • Professional interests
  • Community forum posts and comments
  • Professional background and experience

1.3 Automated Technical Data
We also collect technical data automatically to ensure the functionality of our site and to protect our community:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and actions taken on the site
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Date and time stamps

This data is collected through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies, which help us understand user behavior and improve our website’s performance.

2. Security & Bot Protection

We prioritize the security of our community to ensure that only authorized users have access to our resources.

2.1 Security Tools
To protect the community from fraudulent activity, spam, and unauthorized access, we use the following security services:

  • Cloudflare Turnstile and Google reCAPTCHA: These services help us identify and block automated bots from gaining access to our site. They collect data about your device (such as hardware and software details) to perform security checks and confirm human activity.
  • Data Encryption: All sensitive data, including personal and professional information, is transmitted through encrypted channels to prevent unauthorized interception.

By using our registration forms or interacting with the site, you consent to the data collection practices of Cloudflare and Google, which may be subject to their respective privacy policies.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and gather insights into site usage:

3.1 Types of Cookies

  • Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the site, including secure login sessions and site navigation.
  • Preference Cookies: These allow the site to remember choices you’ve made (such as language or region) to personalize your experience.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how members use our site so we can enhance site features and provide better policy updates, alerts, and content.

3.2 Managing Cookies
You have the ability to control and manage cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to fully utilize some features of our community platform.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect strictly for the following purposes:

4.1 Member Management

  • To facilitate your registration and membership within the community.
  • To personalize your member profile and tailor content to your professional needs.

4.2 Communication and Alerts

  • To send important updates related to Georgia Medicaid policy changes, community action alerts, newsletters, and other relevant information.
  • To respond to your inquiries or service requests.

4.3 Fraud Protection

  • To detect and prevent fraudulent activities, account misuse, and unauthorized access to our platform.

4.4 Professional Confidentiality

  • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or professional information to third parties, including Care Management Organizations (CMOs), marketers, or government agencies. Your data is treated with the utmost confidentiality and is used exclusively for the purpose of enhancing your membership experience within the Group.

5. Membership & Community Profiles

As part of your membership, you can create and manage your community profile. This allows you to interact with other members, engage in forums, and access resources.

5.1 Profile Visibility
You control the visibility of the information in your profile. You can adjust settings to limit what others can see and ensure that your profile aligns with your desired level of privacy.

5.2 Posting and Sharing
We encourage members to maintain discretion and professionalism when posting in community forums or sharing practice details. Any information shared publicly in the community is accessible by other members, so we recommend that you do not disclose sensitive or proprietary information without proper consideration.

6. Data Retention and Your Rights

6.1 Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as your membership is active or as needed to provide you with ongoing notifications or alerts. If you wish to delete your account, we will retain your data only as required by law or for legitimate business purposes.

6.2 Your Rights
You have the following rights with respect to your personal and professional data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can update or correct any inaccurate or incomplete information in your profile.
  • Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and associated data. Please note that some information may be retained for legal, accounting, or administrative purposes.
  • Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe from email updates or alerts at any time by following the link provided in each email.

7. Changes to This Policy

7.1 Policy Updates
As we continue to evolve and as regulations change, we may update this Privacy Policy. We will notify you of significant changes via email or by posting a notice on our website.

7.2 Reviewing the Policy
We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. By continuing to use our services after changes are made, you consent to the updated policy.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact our administrator at admin@gamedicaidprovidergroup.org.

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