This Privacy Policy describes how VermontDiscoveryCo LLC ("we," "us," or "our"), operating the website Hydrogels.ai, collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you visit or use our website. By using Hydrogels.ai, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Who We Are
This website is owned and operated by:
VermontDiscoveryCo LLC
1375 Maple Tree Place #1086
Williston, VT 05495
United States
Email: [email protected]
Business License: 489381
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We do not currently require account creation or collect personal information through forms. If you contact us by email, we will receive your email address and any information you choose to include in your message.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Hydrogels.ai, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including: your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, time and date of your visit, and general geographic location (country or region). This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
2.3 Analytics Data
We use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and anonymized and does not identify individual users. Analytics data helps us improve the content and structure of the site.
2.4 Wound Type Query Data
When you use the Wound Guide tool, we may record which wound type category you selected. This data is collected in aggregate and anonymized form only — we do not link wound type selections to individual identities, IP addresses, or any other personally identifiable information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- ✓Operate, maintain, and improve the Hydrogels.ai website and its content.
- ✓Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve the user experience.
- ✓Respond to inquiries sent to us by email.
- ✓Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends in aggregate.
- ✓Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or abuse.
- ✓Comply with applicable legal obligations.
4. Affiliate Links & Advertising Disclosure
FTC Disclosure: Hydrogels.ai is a participant in affiliate advertising programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and other affiliate networks. We may earn a commission when you click on product links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
When you click an affiliate link on Hydrogels.ai and visit a third-party retailer (such as Amazon or Walmart), that retailer may set cookies on your device to track your purchase. We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Our product recommendations are based on clinical evidence, product quality, and educational value. Affiliate commission rates do not influence which products we recommend or how we rank them.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, some portions of our website may not function properly.
We use the following types of cookies: Essential cookies (necessary for the website to function), Analytics cookies (to understand how visitors use the site), and Third-party cookies (set by affiliate partners and analytics providers when you interact with external links).
6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- ✓With service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services), subject to confidentiality obligations.
- ✓With affiliate networks and advertising partners in the form of click-through tracking data, which does not include personally identifiable information.
- ✓If required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request.
- ✓To protect the rights, property, or safety of VermontDiscoveryCo LLC, our users, or the public.
- ✓In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, in which case users will be notified via a prominent notice on our website.
7. Medical Disclaimer
The content on Hydrogels.ai is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, and does not constitute, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician, wound care specialist, or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or wound. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you have read on this website. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information about you from loss, theft, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
9. Children's Privacy
Hydrogels.ai is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Your Rights (Vermont & U.S. Residents)
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. Vermont residents may have additional rights under Vermont privacy law.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including product retailers and clinical reference sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit through links on Hydrogels.ai.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when posted on this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
VermontDiscoveryCo LLC
1375 Maple Tree Place #1086
Williston, VT 05495
United States
Email: [email protected]
Business License: 489381