Privacy and Security Policy

This Privacy and Security Policy tells you:

• What information we collect
• How we use that information
• How we protect your information
• How long we retain your information

Information We Collect

Providers Choice collects information from our website when needed to meet USDA Food Program requirements and to fulfill requests for forms, services or information. For example, the information we collect from our participating clients when registering for a continuing education training includes things like:

• Registrant's name
• Registrant's email address
• Registrant's phone number
• Registrant's address

Automatic Information Collection

To help us understand and enhance our interactions with visitors to our websites, we may utilize a web analytics provider to collect demographic information using automated tools like cookies or web beacons. Demographic information collected includes:

• Type of electonic device used to reach our website (ex computer, tablet, phone)
• If computer is used, type of computer used to reach our website (ex PC, MAC)
• Browser used to reach our website (ex Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari)

How We Use the Information We Collect

We use the information we collect for things like:

• Fulfilling requests for forms, services or information
• Operating, evaluating and improving our business

How We Protect the Information We Collect

Providers Choice uses uses Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology to protect your personal information during data transport. SSL protects information you submit via our website.

Data Retention

Providers Choice is required by USDA Food Program regulations to retain any claiming records while you are participating on the Food Program with our agency, and for three years after you are no longer participating on the Food Program with our agency.

Information Sharing

Providers Choice does not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties. However, Providers Choice will cooperate fully with any investigation being conducted by officials responsible for the enforcement of Minnesota's child abuse and neglect statutes.

Have Questions?

If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy, contact us or call at 1-800-356-5983.