> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://noleahealth.gitbook.io/knowledgebase/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://noleahealth.gitbook.io/knowledgebase/nolea-data-privacy-centre/2-data-privacy/how-our-data-is-collected.md). # How our data is collected ### Our Data Sources Every time you perform a search in Nolea, the contact and company data that you receive is updated. Nolea's proprietary algorithm cross-checks data from multiple sources and combines numerous data-points, to create one business contact or company profile. **We use the following information sources:** ### 1) Third Parties We license information from business partners who own established and trustworthy directories. Our partners utilise the most cutting-edge AI and machine learning technology to collect data from public records, publicly available information, and business directories. We verify each vendor’s data to ensure its accuracy, before and during the engagement. * We review each vendor’s security, as well as the security of the data transfer. * We sign legal documentation with each vendor to ensure that data provided to us is legal, and compliant with all data privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA. * We are always working to ensure our data is compliant, and update all contracts on an as-needed basis, to stay aligned with any applicable laws and regulations. ### 2) Publicly Available Information Our proprietary algorithm scans publicly available sources and retrieves public information with advanced tools. ### 3) Nolea's Insight and Analysis System Nolea's advanced algorithms and proprietary machine-learning models auto-complete healthcare contact information based on the data in Nolea's database, and other information found in public sources. For example, Nolea completes email addresses based on standard corporate email patterns. Nolea's big data technology identifies the most up-to-date information for each Business Card and simultaneously removes any outdated information from the system. Nolea ensures that all data collection and processing is conducted in accordance with all applicable privacy laws, by providing individuals with greater control over their data and notice if required by any applicable law. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://noleahealth.gitbook.io/knowledgebase/nolea-data-privacy-centre/2-data-privacy/how-our-data-is-collected.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.