United Gastroenterology Associates

Introduction

Welcome to United Gastroenterology Associates (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, and insurance information.
2. Health Information: Medical history, treatment records, test results, and other health-related information.
3. Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and other financial information.
4. Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

1. Providing Medical Services: To deliver medical care, treatment, and services.
2. Billing and Payments: To process payments and manage billing information.
3. Communication: To contact you regarding appointments, treatment plans, and other relevant information.
4. Improving Services: To enhance our services, website functionality, and user experience.
5. Legal Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties under the following circumstances:

1. With Your Consent: When you have given us explicit permission to share your information.
2. Service Providers: With third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as billing and IT support.
3. Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to legal processes, such as subpoenas or court orders.
4. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no security system is completely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

1. Access: You can request access to your personal information that we hold.
2. Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
3. Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal and medical obligations.
4. Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information under certain circumstances.
5. Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

United Gastroenterology Associates
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