Introduction
At SoCal MD + Aesthetics, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal and medical information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard your information, including compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information
- Contact Information: Name, address, phone number, and email address.
- Demographic Information: Age, gender, and other demographic details.
- Medical Information: Health history, treatment records, and other medical details relevant to the services we provide.
- Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and other payment-related information.
Non-Personal Information
- Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and other usage metrics.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing Services: To deliver the medical and aesthetic services you request.
- Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Payment Processing: To process payments for the services you receive.
- Marketing: To send you information about our services, promotions, and special offers, with your consent.
- Improving Our Services: To analyze usage data and improve our website and services.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, including HIPAA regulations, and protect our rights.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in providing services, such as payment processors and IT support.
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, or to protect our rights and safety.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business.
HIPAA Compliance
We are committed to protecting your health information in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Under HIPAA, we are required to:
- Maintain the Privacy of Your Health Information: We ensure that your health information is kept confidential and only used or disclosed as permitted by law.
- Provide a Notice of Privacy Practices: This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
- Implement Safeguards: We have put in place administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect the privacy and security of your health information.
Your Choices and Rights
You have the following choices and rights regarding your information:
- Access and Correction: You can request access to your personal and health information and ask us to correct any inaccuracies.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time.
- Data Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal restrictions.
- Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- HIPAA Rights: You have specific rights under HIPAA, including the right to access and amend your health records, request an accounting of disclosures, and receive a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, and disclosure. However, no internet-based service can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will notify you of significant changes through our website or other communication channels.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at (714) 770-0098.
By using our services and our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.