Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Infectious Disease Consultants of South Jersey is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you use our website. By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: This includes your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us through contact forms or other means.
  • Health Information: As a medical practice, we may collect health information that you provide to us, such as medical history, symptoms, and treatment information. This information is protected under applicable privacy laws, including HIPAA.
  • Log Data: Our servers automatically record information created by your use of our website. This may include your IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, and the dates and times of your visits.
  • Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience and analyze website traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: To provide you with medical services, including diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases.
  • To Communicate with You: To respond to your inquiries, schedule appointments, and provide you with important information about our services.
  • To Improve Our Website: To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve the functionality and content of our website.
  • To Send Marketing Communications: With your consent, we may send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials about our services. You may opt-out of receiving these communications at any time.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following parties:

  • Healthcare Professionals: We may share your health information with other healthcare professionals involved in your care, as necessary for your treatment.
  • Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process, or if we believe it is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

  • Encryption: We use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online.
  • Secure Storage: We store your information on secure servers and in secure physical locations.
  • Access Controls: We restrict access to your personal information to authorized personnel only.
  • Regular Audits: We conduct regular security audits to ensure the ongoing protection of your information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.
  • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions under applicable law.
  • Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes, such as marketing.
  • Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit it to another controller.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

6. HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, we are committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA protects the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). We have implemented policies and procedures to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your PHI.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website and update the effective date above. Your continued use of our website after the effective date constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

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

Infectious Disease Consultants of South Jersey

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Thank you for trusting Infectious Disease Consultants of South Jersey with your personal information.