Privacy Policy
Effective and last updated: July 17, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Vascular Access Academy, operated by Fuchs Holdings LLC (“VAA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, stores, and shares information through vascularaccessacademy.org.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following information:
- Email address: when you request the free PICC Quick Reference Guide.
- Communication preference: whether you optionally select to receive educational updates.
- Messages you send: information you provide when contacting us by email.
- Technical and security data: our hosting provider may process information such as IP address, browser or device information, timestamps, request logs, and spam-prevention data to operate and secure the website.
Do not submit patient identifiers, medical records, protected health information, payment-card information, passwords, or other sensitive information through the Free Guide form or ordinary email.
2. How we use information
We use information to:
- provide access to the requested guide and administer the request;
- send occasional educational updates only when you select the optional update preference;
- respond to questions or requests;
- operate, protect, troubleshoot, and improve the website;
- prevent spam, fraud, misuse, and security incidents; and
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
3. Educational emails and your choices
Educational updates are optional. You may unsubscribe using the link provided in an email or request removal by emailing info@vascularaccessacademy.org. Unsubscribing from updates does not affect a prior guide download.
4. How information is shared
We do not sell or rent personal information. We may disclose information only:
- to service providers that help host, secure, or operate the website and process form submissions;
- when required by law, legal process, or a valid governmental request;
- to protect the rights, safety, and security of VAA, users, or others; or
- in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, financing, or transfer of business assets, subject to applicable law.
5. Netlify Forms and hosting
This website is hosted through Netlify, and the Free Guide form uses Netlify Forms. Netlify may process and store the submitted email address, the optional update preference, and associated technical or anti-spam information on our behalf. Form notifications may also be delivered to our business email account.
6. Cookies and analytics
VAA does not currently use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party behavioral analytics on this website. The hosting platform may use essential technical mechanisms and request logs required for site delivery, fraud prevention, and security.
7. External websites and purchases
The website links to third-party services, including Amazon, Gumroad, and Etsy. Purchases and account activity on those platforms are governed by their own privacy policies and terms. VAA does not directly collect payment-card information through this website.
8. Data retention
We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including administration, communications, security, recordkeeping, and legal compliance. Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable requirements.
9. Access, correction, and deletion requests
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information associated with your email address. You may also withdraw your optional educational-update preference. Send requests to info@vascularaccessacademy.org. We may need to verify the request and may retain limited information when required or permitted by law.
10. Children’s privacy
This website is intended for nurses, clinicians, healthcare organizations, and adult learners. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted information may contact us to request deletion.
11. Data security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the limited information collected. No internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
12. United States processing
VAA operates in the United States. Information may be processed and stored in the United States or other locations used by our service providers, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
13. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, vendors, or legal obligations change. The effective date at the top of this page identifies the current version.
14. Contact
Vascular Access Academy
Operated by Fuchs Holdings LLC
Email: info@vascularaccessacademy.org