Privacy and Cookie Policy for Advantage Healthcare of Spartanburg
Privacy Policy for Advantage Healthcare of Spartanburg
Last Updated:Last Updated: February 5, 2025
Effective Date: Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Advantage Healthcare of Spartanburg ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and health-related information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data on our website: https://www.advantagehealthcaresc.com. By using this site, you agree to the terms below.
For questions, contact: https://www.advantagehealthcaresc.com/p/contact.html
2. Information We Collect
-Personal Data (provided voluntarily):
- Name, email, phone number (e.g., via contact forms or appointment requests).
- Health information (e.g., symptoms, medical history) submitted for consultations.
-Automated Data:
- IP address, device type, browser details (collected via cookies and Google Analytics).
- Pages visited, session duration, and referral sources (for analytics).
3. How We Use Your Information
- To schedule appointments, respond to inquiries, and provide chiropractic services.
- To send educational content or clinic updates (only with your consent).
- To improve website performance and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., maintaining medical records as required by law).
4. Third-Party Services
-Google Analytics: Tracks anonymous usage data (e.g., traffic sources).
-Google Hosting: Data stored on Google’s servers Google’s Privacy Policy https://policies.google.com/privacy
-Email Marketing Tools (if used): Services like Mailchimp for newsletters (we require opt-in consent).
5. Health Data Compliance
-HIPAA Notice: While this website is informational, any protected health information (PHI) shared via secure forms will be handled in compliance with HIPAA.
-Security: SSL encryption, password-protected systems, and staff training to protect sensitive data.
6. Data Sharing & Protection
-No Sale of Data: We do not sell or rent your personal/health information.
-Limited Sharing: Data may be shared only with trusted third parties (e.g., IT providers) under confidentiality agreements.
-Retention: Health records are retained as required by law; non-medical data is deleted upon request.
7. Your Rights
-Access/Correction: Request a copy of your data or update inaccuracies.
-Deletion: Ask us to delete non-essential data (excludes medical records required by law).
-Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails using the link in newsletters or contact us directly.
8. Policy Updates
Changes will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date.
Cookie Policy for Advantage Healthcare of Spartanburg
1. Types of Cookies Used
-Essential Cookies: Enable core functions (e.g., contact forms, login sessions).
-Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracks site traffic (anonymous data).
-Preference Cookies: Remember language or location settings.
2. Consent & Control
-Cookie Banner: You may see a pop-up on your first visit requesting consent for non-essential cookies.
-Manage Preferences: Adjust settings via your browser.
-Blocking Cookies: Disabling cookies may limit features like forms or dynamic content.
3. Third-Party Cookies
-Google Services: Analytics/AdSense (if used) may place cookies https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
-Social Media: Embedded widgets (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) may track interactions.
4. Retention Periods
- Session cookies expire when you close the browser.
- Persistent cookies (e.g., analytics) expire after 2 years.