Privacy Policy
What We Collect
Information you provide:
- Email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
- Name, company, and contact details (when submitting a listing or contact form)
Information collected automatically:
- Basic usage data: pages visited, time on site, referral source
- Device information: browser type, operating system
- We use Vercel Analytics, which does not track individual users or use cookies
How We Use Your Information
- To send the Charlotte Health Tech Briefing newsletter
- To process listing submissions and contact requests
- To improve the site based on aggregate usage patterns
- To respond to your inquiries
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Directory Listings
Company and organization profiles in our directory are compiled from publicly available sources including press releases, SEC filings, grant announcements, and official websites.
If you represent a listed organization and wish to claim, update, or remove your listing, contact us at igor@advisory5.com.
Third-Party Services
We use the following services to operate the site:
| Service | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Vercel | Hosting and analytics |
| Supabase | Database and authentication |
These services have their own privacy policies governing their handling of data.
Data Retention
- Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe
- Contact form submissions: retained for up to 2 years
- Analytics data: aggregated, no personal identifiers retained
Your Rights
You may:
- Unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time (link in every email)
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
To exercise these rights, email igor@advisory5.com.
Cookies
We do not use cookies for tracking or advertising. Vercel Analytics is cookie-free. Essential cookies may be used for site functionality (e.g., form submissions).
Children's Privacy
Advisory5 is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Last updated: February 2026
Questions? Contact igor@advisory5.com