1. Introduction
HealthBridge ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy of your medical information.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our
medical record sharing platform.
We adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all applicable
healthcare privacy laws and regulations.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, date of birth
- Medical Information: Medical records, diagnoses, treatment plans, medication history
- Healthcare Provider Information: Professional credentials, specialty, organization
- Usage Data: Information about how you use our platform, access logs, device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our service
- To process and facilitate the sharing of medical records between healthcare providers and patients
- To improve our platform based on your feedback and usage patterns
- To authenticate users and prevent fraud
- To comply with legal obligations, including HIPAA requirements
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Your Consent: We will share your medical records with healthcare providers you explicitly authorize
- Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies to facilitate our service, who have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to maintain confidentiality
- Compliance with Laws: We may disclose your information where required by law, governmental request, or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- All data is encrypted both in transit and at rest
- Access to PHI is strictly controlled and audited
- Regular security assessments and compliance reviews
- Two-factor authentication for account access
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes
outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with our legal obligations, including HIPAA requirements.
7. Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your information:
- The right to access your personal and medical information
- The right to request correction of inaccurate information
- The right to control who has access to your medical records
- The right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your PHI
- The right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for use by children under the age of 18 without parental consent.
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 18.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting
the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "effective date" at the top of this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
privacy@healthbridge.example.com