Who We Are
Our website is https://thecnaguide.com/. The CNA Guide is an educational resource for Certified Nursing Assistants. For questions, contact us at hello@thecnaguide.com.
Information We Collect
Forms You Submit
When you submit any form on our site, we collect the personal information you provide, which may include your name, email address, and details about your CNA career or license transfer.
Campus Explorer
Our site includes a widget powered by Campus Explorer. If you submit information through this widget, that information is processed according to Campus Explorer’s own privacy policy. We may receive compensation for referrals.
Analytics and Tracking
We use third-party analytics and session recording tools to understand how visitors use our site. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time on site, clicks, approximate geographic location, and device or browser information. This information is used primarily in aggregate to understand how visitors use the site.
Advertising
We display ads on our site through third-party advertising networks. These networks may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to show you ads based on your browsing behavior and interests (known as interest-based or behavioral advertising).
Third-party ad servers or advertising networks use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in their advertisements and links that appear on this website. These technologies are used to measure the effectiveness of their advertising campaigns and to personalize advertising content you see. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. These technologies are used by third-party advertisers on this website. We have no control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.
Some links on this site may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you choose to purchase through them.
Cookies
Our analytics and advertising partners place cookies in your browser. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our site. Advertising cookies are used to serve relevant ads.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though doing so may affect some site functionality.
Our website does not respond to Do Not Track browser signals.
By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide personalized CNA reciprocity results based on your selected states
- Send you emails about CNA licensing, state reciprocity requirements, and career resources
- Send our newsletter with CNA-related updates and information
- Improve our website and tools using analytics data
- Maintain the security and integrity of our website
Email Communications
If you submit your email address through the reciprocity tool or any other form on our site, you may receive:
- A follow-up email with information relevant to your CNA license transfer
- Our newsletter with CNA career and licensing updates
To unsubscribe: Every marketing email we send includes an unsubscribe link. You can also contact us at hello@thecnaguide.com to be removed from our list. We will honor all unsubscribe requests promptly.
Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with:
- Analytics and session recording providers: usage data used to understand and improve the website
- Email service providers: to deliver emails on our behalf
- Advertising networks: data associated with cookies or similar identifiers used for advertising and measurement
- Campus Explorer: only if you submit the Campus Explorer widget directly; their privacy policy governs that data
We may also share information with service providers that help operate our website, such as hosting providers, analytics platforms, email service providers, and security services. These providers process information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
Information may be processed on servers located in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
How Long We Retain Your Data
We retain form submissions for as long as reasonably necessary to communicate with you and provide our services. You may request deletion of your data at any time. Analytics data is retained according to the default retention settings of the respective platforms.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request deletion of your personal data at any time
- Opt out of email communications via the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@thecnaguide.com.
California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to request access to or deletion of your data:
The CNA Guide
hello@thecnaguide.com