Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
The Practice ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you provide directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any health or appointment information you share when contacting us or booking a consultation. We may also automatically collect certain technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited, through cookies and similar technologies.
3. Protected Health Information (PHI)
As a healthcare provider, we handle Protected Health Information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable state laws. Our use and disclosure of PHI is described in our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to patients and available upon request.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to provide and coordinate medical care, schedule and confirm appointments, respond to your inquiries, process payments, comply with legal obligations, and improve our services and website. We do not sell your personal information.
5. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with healthcare providers involved in your care, business associates who perform services on our behalf under appropriate confidentiality agreements, and as required or permitted by law. Any sharing of PHI is conducted in accordance with HIPAA.
6. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use our site and to improve your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may affect site functionality.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
You may have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information, and to receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting to this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at info@thepractice.co or call (904) 877-1100.