Welcome to GI Associates, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us through our website located at www.giassoc.org ("Website"). By accessing and using our Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Terms & Conditions
Your use of the Website is also governed by our Terms & Conditions, which is incorporated by reference into these policies. You can review our terms and conditions here.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of information when you interact with our Website:
- Personal Information: This may include your name, contact information, date of birth, and other identifiers you provide when contacting us or submitting forms through the Website.
- Medical Information: If you choose to share medical information with us, such as symptoms or medical history, we will treat this information with the utmost confidentiality and use it solely for the purpose of providing medical services or information.
- Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with the Website, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, and referring/exit pages.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities on our Website. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may impact your experience on the Website.
Use of Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Providing Medical Services: If you provide us with medical information, we will use it to provide medical advice, appointments, or other related services.
- Communication: We may use your contact information to respond to your inquiries, send appointment reminders, and provide important updates.
- Website Improvement: We use usage data and analytics to improve the functionality, content, and user experience of our Website.
- Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to requests from authorities, and enforce our rights and agreements.
Disclosure of Information
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in providing medical services, managing our Website, or performing other business functions.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
Your Choices
You have the right to access, update, and correct your personal information. You may also withdraw your consent to the processing of your information, subject to legal and contractual restrictions.
Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be effective upon posting on the Website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these privacy policies, please contact us.
By using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to this Privacy Policy.
Updated: August 2023
