This Privacy Policy governs the website and online services owned and operated by BioHealth Dermatology ("BioHealth Dermatology") at https://www.biohealthdermatology.com/ (the "Site"), including interactive features, widgets, plug-ins, and other online services available through the Site. This policy describes BioHealth Dermatology's collection, use, and disclosure of information obtained through the Site.
BioHealth Dermatology is a HIPAA-covered entity. This Privacy Policy does not govern BioHealth Dermatology's handling of patient protected health information (PHI), which is subject to HIPAA, the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), and BioHealth Dermatology's separately maintained Notice of Privacy Practices. For information about your rights regarding your medical information, refer to BioHealth Dermatology's Notice of Privacy Practices, available upon request.
By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. BioHealth Dermatology reserves the right to modify this policy at any time by posting an updated version on the Site with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site after any modification constitutes acceptance. If you do not agree to this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.
When you visit the Site, BioHealth Dermatology automatically collects certain technical information, including your domain name, IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time on Site. This information is used in aggregate form to improve the Site.
If you voluntarily submit personally identifiable information — through an appointment request, newsletter sign-up, or other intake form — BioHealth Dermatology will collect and use that information as described in this policy. Information collected through the Site is not intended to become part of a designated record set as defined under HIPAA.
BioHealth Dermatology does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. See Section 8 for details.
BioHealth Dermatology uses personally identifiable information collected through the Site only as permitted by applicable law, including to:
BioHealth Dermatology will not sell, rent, or license your personally identifiable information to third parties. BioHealth Dermatology may share information with service providers and business partners involved in its operations, such as appointment scheduling and reminder services, subject to appropriate contractual protections. Vendors with access to PHI are subject to HIPAA Business Associate Agreements.
BioHealth Dermatology may disclose information when required by law, court order, or regulatory requirement, or when it reasonably believes disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of BioHealth Dermatology or others.
BioHealth Dermatology may engage third-party vendors for services including site hosting, analytics, and social media features. These vendors may collect information about your use of the Site through cookies and similar technologies. BioHealth Dermatology does not control third-party tracking practices and is not responsible for them.
BioHealth Dermatology may use third-party advertising services that collect information to deliver interest-based advertising. To opt out of interest-based advertising, visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices or http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp.
California residents have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information. To exercise this right, contact BioHealth Dermatology's Privacy Officer as described in Section 10.
The Site uses cookies to enhance your experience, monitor activity, and support functionality. BioHealth Dermatology uses both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until deleted). BioHealth Dermatology uses first-party cookies set directly by the practice and third-party cookies set by service providers, which may track your activity across other sites.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may limit access to certain Site features. For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Pixel tags: BioHealth Dermatology may use pixel tags to track user actions on the Site and monitor whether emails have been opened, to improve communications and Site functionality.
Do Not Track: This Site does not alter its data collection or use practices in response to browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If practices change, this policy will be updated. To learn more about DNT, visit http://www.allaboutdnt.com.
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants California residents specific rights regarding personal information that is not otherwise governed by HIPAA or CMIA:
To exercise these rights, submit a verifiable consumer request to BioHealth Dermatology's Privacy Officer (Section 10). Requests may be made on your own behalf, on behalf of your minor child, or through an authorized representative registered with the California Secretary of State.
BioHealth Dermatology will respond within 45 days, or up to 90 days if additional time is required with written explanation. BioHealth Dermatology does not charge a fee to process requests unless they are excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded.
As a California physician practice, BioHealth Dermatology is subject to CMIA (Civil Code § 56 et seq.), which provides California patients with additional rights regarding their medical information. BioHealth Dermatology will apply the more protective of federal or California standards in all cases. Patient rights under CMIA, including rights of access, amendment, and the protection of sensitive services information, are described in BioHealth Dermatology's Notice of Privacy Practices.
BioHealth Dermatology does not knowingly collect personal information through the Site from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Children under 13 are not permitted to use the interactive features of the Site.
If BioHealth Dermatology becomes aware that it has inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, it will delete that information promptly. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child under 13 has submitted information through the Site without your consent, contact BioHealth Dermatology's Privacy Officer at the information in Section 10. BioHealth Dermatology will respond within a reasonable time.
BioHealth Dermatology maintains administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect personal information and PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. In the event of a security breach, BioHealth Dermatology will notify affected individuals as required by the HIPAA Breach Notification Rule and California Civil Code § 1798.82. Notification will be provided without unreasonable delay and will describe the nature of the breach, the information involved, and steps individuals may take to protect themselves.
For questions about this Privacy Policy, to exercise your privacy rights, or to report a concern:
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. BioHealth Dermatology is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourages users to review each site's privacy policy before submitting personal information.
BioHealth Dermatology may from time to time offer promotions through the Site. By participating, you agree to the applicable official rules. Personal information collected in connection with a promotion may be disclosed to third parties as required to administer the promotion, consistent with applicable law.
BioHealth Dermatology may update this Privacy Policy at any time. All changes will be posted on the Site with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Site following posting constitutes acceptance. For questions, contact BioHealth Dermatology's Privacy Officer as described in Section 10.
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