Privacy Policy
MacKay Spine and Brain’s Healthcare’s Internet Privacy Policy
At MacKay Spine and Brain, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the users of our Internet site. We understand that one’s health is often a very personal, private subject, and, accordingly, we are committed to protecting the identities of visitors to our site. This Privacy Policy will tell you what information we collect, how it is used, and what your choices are. Please read this policy carefully.
1. What personal information does MacKay Spine and Brain collect via its Internet site?
You may use most of the MacKay Spine and Brain’s Internet site without providing any personal information.
You may be asked to provide personal information if you choose to complete any of the on-line forms used for volunteering, special events, promotions, appointment requests, or to provide feedback. The information required to complete such forms, however, is noted on the form itself. Additional questions may be included to help us improve the services we offer. If you prefer not to enter your personal information on the site, you have the option of contacting us by telephone.
2. In what ways is the collected information used?
MacKay Spine and Brain currently discloses personal information you provide on and through our Internet site only to process credit card information or as required by law, and has no current plans to make other disclosures of such information.
Requested information on voluntary forms is used to provide the services that you request, such as the mailing of publications; however, MacKay Spine and Brain may occasionally provide statistics to third parties related to the number of visitors who use the site. These statistics do not provide personally identifiable information.
3. Does MacKay Spine and Brain use "Cookies" to collect user information?
MacKay Spine and Brain does use Cookies and other similar technologies. Examples of information we collect include how often someone visits our site, their activities while on our site, or what online advertisement they clicked to arrive at our site. We use this information taken together to understand how our visitors as a group find and use our different resources. We may also use these tools to personalize your experience on our site. These reports do not contain any personally identifiable information
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can set your browser to refuse them or to alert you when they are being used.
You can access all of the information on MacKay Spine and Brain Group’s Internet site without having cookies enabled in your browser.
4. Are there advertisements on MacKay Spine and Brain’s web site?
No.
5. How does MackKay Spine and Brain handle privacy internally?
MacKay Spine and Brain wants your personal information to remain as secure as possible. Accordingly, we prevent unauthorized access by a secure firewall and through our use of a security infrastructure to protect the integrity and privacy of the personal information you provide to us.
6. MacKay Spine and Brain and HIPAA.
MacKay Spine and Brain has developed a set of polices and procedures so as to comply with the requirements established under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). MacKay Spine and Brain has developed a Notice of Privacy Practices, applicable to all of its entities, which describes how those entities may use individually identifiable health information pertaining to the patients they serve. A copy of the notice may be retrieved from MacKay Spine and Brain’s Privacy Office at info@mackayspineandbrain.com or online at HIPAA NOTICE OF PRIVACY PRACTICES
7. To which Internet sites does this policy apply?
This Privacy Policy applies only to the MacKay Spine and Brain Internet site. The MacKay Spine and Brain Internet site does contain links to other sites, so please be aware that this policy does not apply to these linked Internet sites. You should always read the Privacy Policy for these other sites before providing them with any personal or other information.
8. Your Consent.
By using MacKay Spine and Brain’s Web Internet site, you agree to accept the terms of this Privacy Policy, and our use of the information described above. We may occasionally need to make changes to our Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our Internet site and to address new issues. Changes will be posted here, so please refer to this policy regularly.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@mackayspineandbrain.com