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Collection of Sensitive Health and Medical Information

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What it is

The policy states that the platform collects health and medical information including symptoms, conditions, medications, allergies, and medical history submitted by users through intake forms, consultations, and other service interactions.

This analysis describes what Hims & Hers's agreement states, permits, or reserves. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Regulatory applicability and practical outcomes may vary by jurisdiction, enforcement context, and individual circumstances. Read our methodology

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Why it matters (compliance & governance perspective)

This provision establishes that sensitive health information is collected directly from users as part of the core service workflow, and the data's regulatory treatment may differ depending on whether it is processed through a HIPAA-covered clinical context or through consumer-facing intake flows outside that coverage.

Interpretive note: The document does not specify with precision which data collection flows are within HIPAA-covered entity operations versus general consumer flows, creating classification ambiguity.

Consumer impact (what this means for users)

This provision establishes that health and medical details including diagnoses, medications, and symptom history are collected and retained as part of platform use. The applicable privacy protections for this data depend on whether the information is processed within HIPAA-covered clinical operations or through general platform interactions.

What you can do

⚠️ These actions may provide transparency or partial mitigation but may not fully address the underlying issue. Effectiveness varies by jurisdiction and individual circumstances.
  • Delete Your Data
    Submit a data deletion request through the privacy rights request mechanism linked in the policy. California residents may request deletion of personal information including health data collected outside HIPAA-covered workflows.

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We collect information you provide to us directly, such as when you create an account, fill out a form, make a purchase, communicate with us, or otherwise use our Services. This includes: Health and medical information (e.g., information about your symptoms, conditions, medications, allergies, medical history, and other health-related information you provide in connection with our Services).

Excerpt from Hims & Hers's Privacy Policy

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Institutional analysis (regulatory & governance intelligence)

1) REGULATORY LANDSCAPE: Health information collected through HIPAA-covered clinical workflows is governed by HIPAA (enforced by HHS OCR).

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Applicable agencies

  • Department Of Health & Human Services, Office For Civil Rights (hhs Ocr)
    Enforces HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, which protect health information held by healthcare providers, health plans, and their business associates.
    Who can file: Anyone whose HIPAA rights may have been violated by a covered entity (healthcare provider, health plan, or healthcare clearinghouse)
    What you need: Name of the entity, description of the violation, date of the incident, and your contact information. Must file within 180 days of the violation.
    What to expect: HHS OCR investigates and may require the entity to take corrective action. Does not provide individual compensation. Serious violations can result in civil monetary penalties.
    File a complaint →
  • Federal Trade Commission (ftc)
    Oversees unfair or deceptive business practices and can investigate companies that mislead consumers about data collection, sharing, or use.
    Who can file: Anyone affected by the company's practices (US or international)
    What you need: Your account details, a timeline of relevant events, and a description of the specific issue
    What to expect: Complaints inform FTC enforcement priorities and investigations but do not result in individual resolution or compensation
    File a complaint →

Provision details

Document information
Document
Hims & Hers Privacy Policy
Entity
Hims & Hers
Document last updated
July 5, 2026
Tracking information
First tracked
July 5, 2026
Last verified
July 5, 2026
Record ID
CA-P-013273
Document ID
CA-D-00907
Evidence Provenance
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Analysis generated
July 5, 2026 02:24 UTC
Methodology
Evidence
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Citation Record
Entity: Hims & Hers
Document: Hims & Hers Privacy Policy
Record ID: CA-P-013273
Captured: 2026-07-05 02:24:07 UTC
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URL: https://conductatlas.com/platform/hims-hers/hims-hers-privacy-policy/provision/CA-P-013273/collection-of-sensitive-health-and-medical-information/
Accessed: Aug. 19, 2026
Permanent archival reference. Stable identifier suitable for legal filings, compliance documentation, and research citation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Hims & Hers's Collection of Sensitive Health and Medical Information clause do?

This provision establishes that sensitive health information is collected directly from users as part of the core service workflow, and the data's regulatory treatment may differ depending on whether it is processed through a HIPAA-covered clinical context or through consumer-facing intake flows outside that coverage.

How does this clause affect you?

This provision establishes that health and medical details including diagnoses, medications, and symptom history are collected and retained as part of platform use. The applicable privacy protections for this data depend on whether the information is processed within HIPAA-covered clinical operations or through general platform interactions.

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