Terms and Conditions
Health in Focus Medical Associates values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information submitted through our website and related services.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Phone number
Email address
Appointment requests
Contact form submissions
Insurance-related information
General health inquiries submitted through forms
We may also collect non-personal website usage data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and website activity to improve site performance and user experience.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries
Schedule appointments
Provide healthcare-related communication
Verify patient information
Improve website functionality
Support membership services
Maintain internal business and administrative records
Comply with legal and healthcare obligations
We only use information necessary to provide our services and maintain proper communication.
MEDICAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION
Submitting information through this website does not create a physician-patient relationship and should not be used for urgent medical concerns.
Please do not submit highly sensitive medical information through general contact forms unless specifically requested by our office.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
HIPAA AND PATIENT PRIVACY
Health in Focus Medical Associates follows applicable privacy and confidentiality standards related to patient healthcare information.
Certain protected health information may be governed by separate HIPAA policies provided directly through our office during patient intake and treatment.
This website Privacy Policy does not replace official HIPAA disclosures provided to active patients.
COOKIES AND WEBSITE TRACKING
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to improve performance, monitor traffic, and understand user behavior.
These tools help us improve website functionality, page performance, and patient experience. You may disable cookies through your browser settings if preferred.
THIRD PARTY SERVICES
We may use trusted third-party services for website hosting, scheduling, payment processing, patient communication, analytics, and patient portal access.
These providers maintain their own privacy policies and security standards. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external third-party services.
INFORMATION SHARING
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may be shared only when necessary for:
Healthcare operations
Insurance verification
Payment processing
Legal compliance
Authorized business services required to support patient care
All reasonable steps are taken to protect your privacy.
DATA SECURITY
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
YOUR RIGHTS
You may request updates or corrections to your personal information by contacting our office directly.
Patients receiving medical services may have additional privacy rights related to protected health information under applicable healthcare regulations.
POLICY UPDATES
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in services, legal requirements, or business operations.
Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Health in Focus Medical Associates
Phone: (925) 363-3395