PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: December 2024
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This Privacy Policy ("Privacy Policy") describes the data protection practices of DAPPER Care, Inc (henceforth, “DAPPER Care”) (“DAPPER Care,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) when you interact with us, the Dapper Care application (the “App”), or https://dapper.care or https://dapperrx.com (the “Website” or “Websites”). For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “Personal Information” refers to any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable natural person.
We refer to the Website, the App and other services provided by DAPPER Care together in this Privacy Policy as the "Services." This Privacy Policy is incorporated into our Terms of Use. All capitalized terms used in this Privacy Policy but not defined herein have the meanings assigned to them in the Terms of Use.
If you are a California or Florida resident, please review the section regarding Privacy Information for California Residents herein for state-specific rights.
PLEASE READ THIS PRIVACY POLICY CAREFULLY TO UNDERSTAND HOW WE HANDLE YOUR INFORMATION. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SERVICES.
This Privacy Policy contains the following sections:
The Information We Collect and the Sources of Such Information
We obtain Personal Information about you through the means discussed below when you use the Services. Please note that we need certain types of Personal Information so that we can provide the Services to you. If you do not provide us with such information, or ask us to delete it, the Services may not function as intended.
1. Information You Provide to Us
We collect a variety of Personal Information that you provide directly to us. For example, we collect Personal Information from you through:
The specific types of Personal Information we collect will depend upon the Services you use, how you use them, and the specific pieces of Personal Information you choose to provide. The types of Personal Information we collect directly from you may include:
2. Information We Collect Through Automated Means
We collect certain information about your use of the Services and the devices you use to access the Services, as described in this Section. As discussed further below, we and our service providers (which are third party companies that work on our behalf), may use a variety of technologies, including cookies, SDKs, and similar tools, to assist in collecting this information.
Our Website and App. When you use our Website and App, we collect and analyze information such as your IP address, device types, browser types, browser language, operating system, the state or country from which you accessed the Services, software and hardware attributes (including device IDs) referring and exit pages and URLs, platform type, the number of clicks, files you download, App usage domain names, landing pages, pages viewed and the order of those pages, the amount of time spent on particular pages, the terms you use in searches on our Services, the date and time you used the Services, error logs, and other similar information.
Location Information. When you use the Services, we and our service providers may automatically collect general location information (e.g., IP address, city/state and or postal code associated with an IP address) from your computer or mobile device. This information allows us to enable access to content that varies based on a user's general location (e.g., to provide you with accurate sales tax information and to deliver content customized to your location).
We will ask your permission before collecting your precise GPS location information. In such instances, we will use your precise geo-location information to provide customized services, content, promotional offers, and other information that may be of interest to you. If you no longer wish for us and our service providers to collect and use GPS location information, you may disable the location features on your device. Please see your device manufacturer settings.
Our Use of Cookies and Similar Online Tools. To collect the information discussed in this Section, we and our service providers use web server logs, cookies, tags, SDKs, tracking pixels, and other similar tracking technologies. We use these technologies to offer you a more tailored experience.
As we adopt additional technologies, we may also gather information through other methods.
Please note that you can change your settings to notify you when a cookie is being set or updated, or to block cookies altogether. Please consult the "Help" section of your browser for more information (e.g., Internet Explorer; Google Chrome; Mozilla Firefox; or Apple Safari). Please note that by blocking, disabling, or managing any or all cookies, you may not have access to certain features or offerings of the Services.
3. Information We Collect from Social Media and Other Content Platforms
When you "like" or "follow" us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or other social media platforms, we may collect some information from you including your name, email address, and any comments or content you post relevant to us. We also collect your information if you sign up for one of our promotions or submit information to us through social media platforms.
If you access the Services through a third-party connection or log-in (e.g., through a social network or third-party authentication tool), you may allow us to have access to and store certain information from such third parties depending on your settings on such services. If you do not wish to have this information shared, do not use these connections to access the Services. For a description of how these third parties handle your information, please refer to their privacy policies and terms of use, which may permit you to modify your privacy settings.
Similarly, if you choose to connect your App to third-party platforms or tools, or with other apps on your device (e.g., health or fitness monitoring platforms or tools, or your contacts, photos, or calendar), such third parties and tools may allow us to have access to and store additional information as it relates to your use of the Services (e.g., to integrate your fitness data within the Services or access your calendar to help you schedule an appointment). If you do not wish to have this information shared, do not initiate these connections.
4. Information We Receive from Other Sources
We work closely with third parties (including, for example, third party intermediaries, such as physicians, medical professionals, and pharmacies to provide you with the Services, as well as with advertising networks, analytics providers, marketing partners, and search information providers). Such third parties will sometimes provide us with additional Personal Information about you.
How We Use Your Personal Information
In connection with providing, you with the Services, we may use your Personal Information in order to:
Combined Information. For the purposes discussed in this Privacy Policy, we may combine the Personal Information that we collect through the Services with information that we receive from other sources, both online and offline, and use and share such combined information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
Aggregate/De-Identified Data. We may aggregate and/or de-identify any information collected through the Services so that such information can no longer reasonably be linked to you or your device and is no longer considered Personal Information ("Aggregate/De-Identified Information"). We may use Aggregate/De-Identified Information for any purpose, including for research and marketing purposes, and may also share such data with any third parties, including advertisers, promotional partners, and sponsors.
Online Analytics and Advertising
1. Online Analytics
We may use third-party web analytics services (such as those of Google Analytics (including Google Signals, Google User-ID, and other Google Analytics features) and Mix Panel) on our Services.. If you have a Google account with personalized advertising enabled, through Google Signals, Google will also be able to gather for us analytics and engagement information from across the various devices you use to access the Services. To prevent Google from using your information for analytics (including cross-device tracking for personalization purposes), you may install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on by clicking here. And to opt out of Google Signals, please open your "Settings" app, locate, and tap "Google," select "Ads," and turn ON "Opt-out of Ads Personalization." To learn more about Google’s privacy practices, visit https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/. You may also be able to disable cross-device tracking through your Android or Apple device-based settings.
If you receive email from us, we may use certain analytics tools, such as clear GIFs to capture data such as when you open our message or click on any links or banners our email contains. This data allows us to gauge the effectiveness of our communications and marketing campaigns.
2. Online Advertising
The Services may integrate third-party advertising technologies (e.g., ad networks and ad servers such as Facebook, Google Ad Words, TikTok, Criteo and others) that use cookies, pixels, and other technologies to deliver relevant content and advertising for our products on the Services, as well as on other websites you visit and other applications you use. The ads may be based on various factors such as the content of the page you are visiting, information you enter such as your searches, demographic data, and other information we collect from you. These ads may be based on your current activity or your activity over time and across other websites and online services.
We sometimes provide our customer information (such as email addresses) to service providers, who may "match" this information in de-identified form to cookies (or mobile ad identifiers) and other proprietary IDs, to provide you with more relevant ads when you visit other websites and mobile applications. We may also share customer information such as your email address with third-party advertising networks that use such information to better target advertising to you regarding our products and services, as well as other products and services, as you browse the internet.
We neither have access to, nor does this Privacy Policy govern, the use of cookies or other tracking technologies that may be placed on your device you use to access the Services by non-affiliated third-party advertising network services. We are not responsible for any choices you make related to third-party links available through the Services.
3. Mobile Advertising
When using mobile applications from us or others, you may also receive tailored in-application advertisements. We may use third-party service providers to deliver advertisements on mobile applications or for mobile application analytics. Each operating system, iOS for Apple phones, Android for Android devices, and Windows for Microsoft devices provides its own instructions on how to prevent the delivery of tailored in-application advertisements. We do not control how the applicable platform operator allows you to control receiving personalized in-application advertisements; thus, you should contact the platform provider for further details on opting out of tailored in-application advertisements. You may review the support materials and/or the device settings for the respective operating systems to opt-out of tailored in-app advertisements.
4. Notice Concerning Do Not Track
Do Not Track ("DNT") is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. We are committed to providing you with meaningful choices about the information collected on our websites for third party purposes, and that is why we provide the variety of opt-out mechanisms listed above. However, we do not currently recognize or respond to browser initiated DNT signals. To learn more about Do Not Track, you can do so here. Nevertheless, we strive to recognize universal opt-out signals where legally required.
5. Information We Receive from Other Sources
We work closely with third parties (including, for example, third party intermediaries, such as physicians, medical professionals, and pharmacies to provide you with the Services, as well as with advertising networks, analytics providers, marketing partners, and search information providers). Such third parties will sometimes provide us with additional information about you.
6. Use of Artificial Intelligence Technologies
We may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance and improve our Services and users’ experiences. While AI assists in many processes, critical decisions regarding your health care always involve human oversight from qualified healthcare professionals.
The Personal Information we process through our use of AI systems is subject to the same data protection and security measures discussed in this Privacy Policy, including applicable data rights.
How We Disclose Your Information
1. We may share your information for our business purposes in the following ways:
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on the state in which you live, you may have legal rights with respect to your information. The types of requests you may be able to make are as follows:
You may make a request by sending us an email at the email address below.
Before we disclose, correct or delete information in response to any of these requests, we will need to verify your identity. Depending on the nature of your request, we may contact you for further information if appropriate to verify your identity. Note, however, that we will never ask you for sensitive personal or financial information when verifying your identity, and no employee will ask you to tell them your password. If you are an authorized agent submitting a request on their behalf, we may require proof of the written authorization you have received before processing the request.
Certain information may be exempt from such requests under applicable law. For example, if the request prevents us from completing a transaction you initiated, interferes with our legal obligations, affects legal matters including a customer user’s rights to data contained in their account, we cannot verify your identity, or compliance with your request is not legally required and would involve disproportionate cost or effort. But in any event, we will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and provide you with an explanation. If we deny your request in whole or in part, the laws in your jurisdiction may provide you with rights to appeal our response. If applicable, we will provide you with information about your appeal options in our response to you.
We will not discriminate against anyone that makes a rights request, but in some cases, we will not be able to provide our Services to you without that information.
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to appeal our decision to deny your request, if applicable. We will provide information about how to exercise that right in our response denying the request. You also may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Opt-out of sale of and disclosure of information for online targeted advertising.
As explained in the Online Analytics and Advertising section above, and subject to applicable laws as discussed further below, we allow third parties to receive certain information such as cookies, IP address, device identifiers, hashed contact information, browsing behavior, and/or other activity to enable the delivery of targeted advertising to you. These activities may qualify as the “sale” of personal information or "sharing" or processing of personal information for targeted advertising, as defined in applicable law.
Residents of certain states may opt out of the sale of personal information or sharing or processing of their personal information through cookies, pixels, and similar online tools for targeted advertising. If you have a legally recognized browser-based opt out preference signal turned on via your device browser (such as Global Privacy Control), we recognize such preference in accordance and to the extent required by applicable law. Note, if you use a cookie blocker such as Ghostery, it may block visibility of this tool.
You can also use an authorized agent to submit a request to opt-out on your behalf if you provide the agent written permission to do so. We may require the agent to submit proof that you have authorized them to submit an opt-out request.
In addition to advertising activities using cookies and pixels, we may also share user email addresses with advertising partners to provide you with more relevant advertising. To opt out of this activity, send us an email at the email address below
Your Data Rights
You have rights to your data. You have the right to be informed as to how we use your data and the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing. You have the right to data portability and the right to object to data transfer or usage. To exercise your data rights, or for questions about usage of your data, please contact us at the contact information below.
Your Marketing Choices
You may instruct us not to use your contact information to contact you by email, postal mail, or phone regarding products, services, promotions, and special events that might appeal to your interests by contacting us using the information below. In commercial email messages, you can also opt out by following the instructions located at the bottom of such emails. Please note that, regardless of your request, we may still use and share certain information as permitted by this Privacy Policy or as required by applicable law. For example, you may not opt out of certain operational emails, such as those reflecting our relationship or transactions with you.
Sensitive Data Opt-Out/Opt-In Right.
To provide you with more relevant online advertising regarding our products and services, as described immediately above, we may use information about the treatments you have requested or received and similar information.
Collection of Children’s Data
Our Services are not directed to or intended for use by anyone under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from anyone under the age of 16.
If we become aware that a child under the age of 16 has provided us with Personal Information, we will take steps to delete that information. If you become aware that a child under the age of 16 has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us as described below.
Retention of Your Information
We keep your information for no longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. The length of time for which we retain information depends on the purposes for which we collected and use it and/or as required to comply with applicable laws.
Revisions to Our Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in the law, our data collection and use practices, the features of our Services, or advances in technology. We will make the revised Privacy Policy accessible through the Services, so you should review it periodically. The date this Privacy Policy was last revised is identified at the top of the document. You are responsible for periodically monitoring and reviewing any updates to the Privacy Policy. If we make a material change to the Privacy Policy, we will provide you with appropriate notice in accordance with legal requirements. Your continued use of our websites after such amendments (and notice, where applicable) will be deemed your acknowledgment of these changes to this Privacy Policy.
Jurisdiction-Specific Privacy Information
1. Privacy Information for California Residents
If you are a California resident, California law requires us to provide you with some additional information regarding how we collect, use, and disclose your "Personal Information" (as defined in the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act and accompanying regulations (collectively, the “CCPA”)). This section of the Privacy Policy describes the Personal Information we collect or processes about California residents in connection with the Services, how DAPPER Care uses, discloses, and protects that Personal Information, and what your rights are concerning your Personal Information that we collect or process.
Please note that some of the information we collect through the Services (e.g., PHI), is subject to various health data privacy laws, and is therefore not subject to the CCPA.
a. Categories of Personal Information Collected and Disclosed
In the past 12 months, we have collected the Personal Information discussed above in the section titled “The Information We Collect and the Sources of Such Information.” Additionally, in the past 12 months, we have disclosed the above information with the following categories of third parties for a business purpose:
Category of Personal Information | Categories of Third Parties to whom the information is disclosed for Operational Business Purposes | Business Purpose for Disclosure |
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Personal Identifiers: Information such as your name; username; email address; telephone number; physical address; IP-address and date of birth; account information; and biographical information. |
Affiliates; service providers/vendors; health care providers. | To provide the Services. |
Internet or other network activity information: Information regarding your interaction with the Services such as analytics information; log data; cookies; precise geolocation information; links you use or web pages you visit; other applications; browser type; internet service provider (ISP); cookies; and mobile device information including device identifier or other information. |
Affiliates; vendors; professional advisors; legal authorities, government agencies, and regulators. | To provide and improve the Services; to ensure compliance with company policies; to create and maintain cybersecurity controls; to ensure compliance with legal obligations. |
Commercial and transactional information |
Affiliates; service providers/vendors; health care providers. | To provide the Services; to ensure compliance with company policies; to create and maintain cybersecurity controls; to ensure compliance with legal obligations. |
Demographic and statistical data |
Affiliates; service providers/vendors; health care providers. | To provide the Services; to ensure compliance with company policies; to create and maintain cybersecurity controls; to ensure compliance with legal obligations. |
User-Generated Content |
Affiliates; service providers/vendors; health care providers. | To provide the Services; to ensure compliance with company policies; to create and maintain cybersecurity controls; to ensure compliance with legal obligations. |
Customer Service Data |
Affiliates; service providers/vendors; health care providers. | To provide the Services; to ensure compliance with company policies; to create and maintain cybersecurity controls; to ensure compliance with legal obligations. |
Sensitive Personal Information We Collect and Disclose, and For What Purposes
Please note that precise geolocation information and certain information collected related to your health qualifies as sensitive Personal Information under the CCPA. We may use this sensitive Personal Information for purposes of performing services for our business, providing the Services, and ensuring the security and integrity of our business, infrastructure, and the individuals we interact with.
However, we do not use or disclose Sensitive Personal Information for purposes other than those that are necessary and proportionate to accomplish the objectives set forth in Cal. Code Regs. tit §7027(m).
b. Sale and Sharing of Personal Information
The CCPA requires companies that ""sell" or “share” (as defined in the CCPA) your personal information to provide you with notice and an opportunity to opt out. Like many companies with an internet presence, we do work with third parties that provide marketing and advertising services to us, including interest-based advertising services, and these third parties may place tags, pixels, cookies, beacons, and other similar tracking mechanisms on our Services and collect your online identifiers. Because of the CCPA's broad definitions of "sale" and "personal information," making certain online identifiers available to these companies so that they can provide marketing and advertising services to DAPPER Care, Inc may be considered a "sale" or “sharing” under the CCPA. We have made such disclosures in the past 12 months. To opt out of sharing your information with participating third parties for interest-based advertising, please click on the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link at the bottom of the Website. Please note that these opt-outs are device and browser based, so you will need to opt out on each of your devices and browsers.
c. Your California Privacy Rights
Under California law, individuals who are California residents have specific rights regarding their Personal Information. These rights are subject to certain exceptions. When required, we will respond to most requests within 45 days unless it is reasonably necessary to extend the response time.
Right to Disclosure of Information
You have the right to request that we disclose certain information regarding our practices with respect to Personal Information. If you submit a valid and verifiable request and we confirm your identity and/or authority to make the request, we will disclose to you any of the following at your direction:
Requests to Delete
You have the right to request that businesses delete any Personal Information collected about you. Upon receiving a verified request to delete your Personal Information, we will do so unless otherwise authorized by law.
The Right to Opt-out of the Sale or Sharing of your Personal Information
You have a right to opt-out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information as such terms are defined by the CCPA. You may opt out of the sale or sharing of your Personal Information by visiting to the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link at the bottom of our Website.
The Right to Non-Discrimination
You have a right not to receive discriminatory treatment for the exercise of your California privacy rights.
Right to Correct Inaccurate Information
You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate personal information about you, considering the nature of the personal information and the purposes of the processing of the personal information. Upon a receiving such a request, we will use commercially reasonable efforts to correct the inaccurate Personal Information.
Verifiable Requests
We will acknowledge the receipt of requests to know or requests to delete your information free of charge, within 10 business days. You may submit requests via the mechanisms given below.
In order to protect your privacy and the security of your information, we may verify your request by asking you to provide additional (non-sensitive) information about yourself for us to match against our records. Where legally permitted, we may request additional information to verify your request.
We will respond to your request within 45 calendar days of receipt, after we have successfully verified your identity.
You may submit a request via privacy@getdapper.co, use our webform, or by mail to:
DAPPER Care, Inc (“DAPPER Care”)
Privacy Officer: Glenn Loomis, MD
ADDRESS: 3790 El Camino Real, suite 117, Palo Alto, California 94306, US
Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. You must provide an authorized agent written permission to submit a request on your behalf, and we may require that you verify your identity directly with us. Alternatively, an authorized agent that has been provided power of attorney pursuant to Probate Code sections 4000-4465 may submit a request on your behalf.
c. Your California Privacy Rights
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
DAPPER Care, Inc (“DAPPER Care”)
Privacy Officer: Glenn Loomis, MD
EMAIL: privacy@getdapper.co
PHONE: 650.747.CARE (2273)
ADDRESS: 3790 El Camino Real, suite 117, Palo Alto, California 94306, US
8. Privacy information for Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia Residents
This section describes the Personal Information (including “Personal Data” as defined by applicable statute) we collect or process about residents of the above mentioned states and your rights pursuant to the Colorado Privacy Act, Connecticut Data Privacy Act, Delaware Personal Data Privacy Act, Florida Digital Bill of Rights, Iowa Consumer Data Protection Act, Maryland Online Data Privacy Act, Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act, Montana Consumer Data Privacy Act, Nebraska Data Privacy Act, New Hampshire law with respect to the expectation of privacy, New Jersey concerning online services, consumers, and personal data, Oregon Bill Relating to Protections for the Personal Data of Consumers, Tennessee Information Protection Act, Texas Data Privacy and Security Act, Utah Consumer Privacy Act, and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act.
e. Your Rights
Under the laws of the states listed below, consumers who are residents of these state may have specific rights regarding their Personal Information. When required and permitted, we will respond to most requests within 45 days unless it is reasonably necessary to extend the response time. Subject to certain limitations, you may have the following rights depending on your state of residence. Please note that these rights to not extend to an individual acting in an employment context.
e. Exercising Your Rights
You may submit a request via privacy@getdapper.co, use our webform, call us at [insert toll-free number] or by mail to:
DAPPER Care, Inc (“DAPPER Care”)
Privacy Officer: Glenn Loomis, MD
ADDRESS: 3790 El Camino Real, suite 117, Palo Alto, California 94306, US
If you email or call, please include your name, address, and phone number or email in all communications and state clearly the nature of your request.
With respect to your rights to opt-out of targeted advertising, you can exercise your right by visiting the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link at the bottom of the Website. If you access from other browsers or devices, you will also need to make the opt-out selection on each browser and device for each specific browser.
We will respond to verifiable requests free of charge. If you are unhappy with the outcome of your request to exercise one of your rights, you may appeal our decision by emailing us at privacy@getdapper.co. We may request you provide additional information if needed for your appeal.
Health Information and Third-Party Services
In addition to Personal Information, this Notice of Privacy Practices ("Notice") also describes how we may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI)(as defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) to carry out treatment, payment, or healthcare operations and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. PHI is separate from Personal Information discussed above and are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI, provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to abide by the terms of this Notice.
This Privacy Policy does not address, and we are not responsible for, the privacy, information, or other practices, including data privacy and security process and standards of any third parties, including physicians and other health care providers using the Services, the manufacturer of your mobile device and other IT hardware and software, and any other third party mobile application, website, or service to which our Services may contain a link. These third parties may at times gather information from or about you. We have no control over the privacy practices of these third parties. The collection, use, and disclosure of your information will be subject to the privacy policies of the third-party websites or services, and not this Privacy Policy. We urge you to read the privacy and security policies of these third parties.
Uses and Disclosures of PHI
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Your Rights Regarding PHI
Right to Inspect and Copy: You have the right to inspect and copy your PHI that we maintain, with certain exceptions. To request access, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer. We may charge a reasonable fee for the costs of copying, mailing, or other supplies associated with your request.
Right to Amend: You have the right to request an amendment to your PHI if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete. To request an amendment, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer, specifying the information you believe is incorrect and why. We may deny your request if we believe the information is accurate and complete, or if we did not create the information.
Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request an accounting of disclosures of your PHI made by us in the past six years, except for disclosures made for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, and certain other disclosures. To request an accounting, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer.
Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request a restriction on our use or disclosure of your PHI for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. We are not required to agree to your request but will consider it. To request a restriction, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer, specifying the restriction you are requesting and to whom it applies.
Right to Request Confidential Communications: You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your PHI in a certain way or at a certain location. To request confidential communications, submit a written request to our Privacy Officer, specifying how or where you wish to be contacted.
Right to a Paper Copy of This Notice: You have the right to receive a paper copy of this Notice, even if you have agreed to receive it electronically. To obtain a paper copy of this Notice, contact our Privacy Officer.
Right to be Notified of a Breach: You have the right to be notified in the event that we discover a breach of your PHI.
Transmission of PHI
We are committed to protecting the privacy of your PHI and will ensure that any electronic transmission of PHI subject to HIPAA complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule (45 CFR 164). This includes the use of Secure-Socket Layer (SSL) or equivalent technology for the transmission of PHI, as well as adherence to all applicable security standards for online transmissions of PHI.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice, and the revised Notice will be effective for PHI we already have about you, as well as any information we receive in the future. We will post a copy of the current Notice in our office and on our website. The Notice will contain the effective date on the first page.
Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Contact Information
To exercise any of your rights, or if you have any questions about this Notice or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer. This Notice is provided in accordance with the Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information from the Department of Health and Human Services' Model and is applicable across all US states.
Rights of Specific Jurisdictions within the US Certain states may have additional privacy protections that apply to your PHI. The following is an example of specific rights in the state of California. If you reside in a state with additional privacy protections, you may have additional rights related to your PHI.
California Residents:
If you reside in a state other than California, please consult your state's specific privacy laws for information about any additional rights you may have regarding your PHI. You may also contact our Privacy Officer for more information about your rights under specific state laws.
State-Specific Provisions
In addition to the privacy practices described in our Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information, we comply with applicable state-specific privacy laws related to PHI.
The following are examples of a few states with additional privacy protections:
Florida: For residents of Florida, we comply with Florida's privacy laws, which offer additional protections for mental health records, HIV/AIDS-related information, and substance abuse treatment records. We will obtain written consent before disclosing such information, even for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations. We also implement specific security measures to protect electronic PHI, as required by Florida law.
California: For residents of California, we comply with the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), as well as California's specific privacy laws related to marketing, sale of PHI, and minors' rights. We will obtain written consent before disclosing certain information and adhere to additional privacy protections, as required by California law.
This Privacy Policy does not address, and we are not responsible for, the privacy, information, or other practices, including data privacy and security process and standards of any third parties, including physicians and other health care providers using the Services, the manufacturer of your mobile device and other IT hardware and software, and any other third-party mobile application, website, or service to which our Services may contain a link. These third parties may at times gather information from or about you. We have no control over the privacy practices of these third parties. The collection, use, and disclosure of your information will be subject to the privacy policies of the third-party websites or services, and not this Privacy Policy. We urge you to read the privacy and security policies of these third parties.
How We Protect Your Information
We take a variety of technical and organizational security measures designed to protect both your PHI and Personal Information against accidental or unlawful destruction or accidental loss, alteration, unauthorized disclosure, or access. However, no method of transmission over the Internet, and no means of electronic or physical storage, is absolutely secure. As such, you acknowledge and accept that we cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to, through, or on our Services or via the Internet and that any such transmission is at your own risk. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password that enables you to access the Services, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential. We ask you not to share your password with anyone. The information you share in public areas may be viewed by any user of the Services.
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