Privacy Policy

Last updated: [December 2025]

NeedUrgentCare.com (“NeedUrgentCare,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates an online directory that helps users find urgent care clinics. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website. By using NeedUrgentCare.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Directory only – no medical advice or care

NeedUrgentCare.com is an informational directory and search tool only.
We do not provide medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or any form of healthcare service.
Content on this site, including clinic listings and general information, is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice.
If you think you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or your local emergency number immediately, or go to the nearest emergency room.

2. Information we collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use NeedUrgentCare.com:

Basic usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral URLs.
Location information: If you allow location access in your browser or device, we may use approximate location to show nearby clinics.
Contact information: If you choose to contact us (for example, via a contact form or email), we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you provide in your message.
Clinic listing data: Business names, addresses, phone numbers, and other public business information about urgent care clinics and related providers.

We do not intentionally collect protected health information (PHI) or detailed medical information about you. Do not submit personal medical details or sensitive health information through our forms.

3. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the NeedUrgentCare.com website and directory.
Display relevant clinic listings based on your search or location.
Respond to questions, feedback, or support requests you send us.
Monitor site performance, prevent abuse, and enhance security.
Analyze aggregated, non‑identifiable usage trends to better understand how our site is used.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Third‑party services and links

NeedUrgentCare.com may use third‑party services (such as analytics tools or map providers) that collect certain technical information about your use of the site. These third parties have their own privacy policies and practices.
Our site also links to third‑party clinic websites and other resources. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or policies of any third‑party sites. You should review the privacy policies of those sites before providing any information to them.

5. Cookies and similar technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember basic preferences (such as location or search filters).
Measure traffic and usage patterns on the site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

6. Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to help protect information collected through NeedUrgentCare.com from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children’s privacy

NeedUrgentCare.com is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

8. Advertising and cookies

NeedUrgentCare.com displays advertising provided by Google AdSense and other third‑party ad networks. These partners may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to show ads, measure performance, and help prevent fraud.

These third parties may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, general location, and pages visited on this site in order to show ads that are relevant to your interests. NeedUrgentCare.com does not control how these third parties use data, and their practices are governed by their own privacy policies. You can learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services in Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting https://adssettings.google.com, and you may use industry tools such as https://www.aboutads.info/choices/ (US) or https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (EU) to control interest‑based ads from participating companies. In some regions, you may also see a consent banner on this site that allows you to choose whether cookies and personalized ads are used. If you disable or opt out of personalized advertising, you may still see ads, but they are more likely to be generic and not based on your interests

9. Your choices

You may:

Choose not to share location information through your browser or device settings.
Choose not to contact us or provide any optional contact information.
Request that we delete personal contact information you have previously provided to us, subject to any legal obligations we may have.

To make a request, contact us at the email address below.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Your continued use of NeedUrgentCare.com after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.

11. Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us at:

[NeedUrgentCare.com]
[engage @ needurgentcare . com]
[Los Angeles]