Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how your website collects, uses, and discloses personal information from users in New York, USA. It also outlines your obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

1. Information We Collect

• Website Information: We may collect non-identifiable information from your browser, such as IP address, browser type, and referring website.
• Contact Information: If you contact us through a form or email, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
• No Protected Health Information (PHI): Your website should NOT collect any Protected Health Information (PHI) from users. This includes information like names, dates of birth, diagnoses, treatment details, or Social Security numbers.

2. Use of Information

• Website Functionality: We may use website information to improve website functionality and user experience.
• Contacting You: We may use contact information to respond to inquiries or provide information about our services.
• We will NOT: Sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. HIPAA Compliance

Since your website deals with medical billing, it’s crucial to comply with HIPAA. Here’s how:

• Disclaimers: Clearly state on your website that you DO NOT collect PHI.
• Business Associate Agreements: If you share any de-identified data with third-party vendors, ensure they have signed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) to protect patient privacy.
• Security Measures: Implement reasonable security measures to protect any collected information, like secure logins, encryption, and access controls.

4. User Choices

Users can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from you. You should provide a clear way for them to do so, such as an unsubscribe link in emails.

5. Children’s Privacy

If your website allows interaction from children, comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). This may involve obtaining parental consent before collecting any information from children.

6. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. We will post any changes on the website.