Effective Date:
Sep 5, 2024

At Prime Vascular Care, we respect and value your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect your information when you visit our website, contact our practice, schedule appointments, or receive healthcare services from us.

We are committed to protecting the confidentiality and security of your personal information, including Protected Health Information (PHI), in accordance with applicable privacy laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect different types of information when you interact with our website or receive services from our practice, including:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, date of birth and other identifying information you provide when contacting our practice or requesting services.
• Health Information: Medical history, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, consultations and other health-related information necessary to provide healthcare services.
• Insurance and Billing Information: Insurance details and information required for billing, claims processing and administrative purposes.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device information and website usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
• Website Usage Information: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent on the website and features used.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide, coordinate and manage healthcare services.
• To schedule appointments and communicate with you regarding your care.
• To maintain medical records and fulfill healthcare-related obligations.
• To process insurance claims and billing activities.
• To improve our website functionality, services and patient experience.
• To communicate important updates, healthcare information, or administrative notices.
• To comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

3. Use and Disclosure of Information

Prime Vascular Care may use or disclose your personal information, including Protected Health Information (PHI), as permitted or required by applicable laws.

Your information may be used or disclosed for purposes including:

• Providing treatment and coordinating healthcare services.
• Supporting healthcare operations and improving the quality of care.
• Processing insurance claims and billing activities.
• Meeting legal obligations or responding to lawful requests from courts, government authorities, or regulatory agencies.
• Other purposes permitted with your authorization when required by law.

We do not sell your personal information or Protected Health Information. We do not use or disclose patient information for marketing purposes without appropriate authorization, except as permitted by applicable laws.

4. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information and use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no electronic transmission or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted through our website.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve website performance, analyze website usage and enhance your experience. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect certain features and functionality of our website.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable laws and regulations, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information and health information, including:

• The right to access your information.
• The right to request corrections to inaccurate information.
• The right to request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information.
• The right to request information about how your health information is used or disclosed.
• The right to withdraw consent where applicable.

Additional rights may apply under HIPAA and other applicable privacy regulations.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Prime Vascular Care
Email: info@pvcdoc.com