WILLIAMSBURG CHIROPRACTIC PRIVACY POLICY

This practice is required to provide our patients with notice of our privacy practices with respect to protected personal information collected from this website.

CONSENT

By using this website, you consent to understanding and accepting the terms listed in this privacy policy. We reserve the right to update, amend, or change this Privacy Policy at any time to conform to new laws and regulations or changes in business standards. This privacy policy does not extend to any third party websites that link to or from our website and we are not responsible for any of the content on those websites. Those websites have their own privacy policies and it is recommended that users read through them before providing any information to the website owner

INFORMATION SECURITY

Wherever we collect sensitive information (such as credit card data or health history), that information is encrypted and transmitted to us in a secure way, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. All forms have 256 bit encryption to securely transmit information.

We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction of data. These include internal reviews of our data collection, storage and processing practices and security measures, as well as physical security measures to guard against unauthorized access to systems where we store personal data.

Our privacy policy does not cover content that is transmitted via email to our office. Email does not have the same encryption and security protocols and should not be used to transmit sensitive information.

LOG INFORMATION

When you use our website, our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit a website. These server logs may include information such as your web request, Internet Protocol address, browser type, browser language, the date and time of your request and one or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser.

Cookies enable us to customize your browsing experience and speed up website load times. You have the ability to accept or decline cookies at any time. If you decline cookies, you do not have access to the benefits of a custom web browsing experience.

INFORMATION SHARING

Our weekly newsletter service sends monthly newsletters with relevant information to the topic of interest. Your email will not be sold, rented or leased to a third-party. You may remove your name from the newsletter list at any time by following the removal instructions at the bottom of any newsletter sent.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

We are not responsible for any information collected by social networks on which we maintain a social media presence. These include, but are not limited to, Facebook, Google, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Each social network has its own privacy policy and it should be read before creating an account on the network. We are not responsible for any marketing or retargeting performed by a social network after you have visited our pages.

IMPORTANT HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES

Williamsburg Chiropractic is committed to protecting your health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This notice applies to all records containing your Protected Health Information (PHI), whether created or retained by our clinic in person or online.

How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI:
We may use or share your PHI for:

• Treatment – sharing records with another provider involved in your care
• Payment – submitting information to your insurance for reimbursement
• Healthcare Operations – quality assessment, internal training

For any other use or disclosure not described in this notice, we will obtain your written authorization. You may revoke your authorization at any time.

Your HIPAA Rights:
As a patient, you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your medical records
• Request corrections to your records if inaccurate
• Request restrictions on how your PHI is used or shared
• Ask to communicate with us through alternative means (e.g., phone vs. email)
• Receive an accounting of certain disclosures of your PHI
• Receive a paper copy of this notice upon request
• File a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To File a Complaint or Make a Request:
Contact:
Williamsburg Chiropractic
729 Wythe Ave‍Brooklyn, NY 11249
Phone: (718) 222-9700
Or visit: https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints

We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

Please note that this Privacy Policy may change from time to time. While we expect most such changes will be minor, we will post any Policy changes on this page.