New York Heart Center

Effective Date: May 6, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how New York Heart Center (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal and health information, including Protected Health Information (PHI), in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other applicable U.S. privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

New York Heart Center is a cardiovascular healthcare provider located at:

350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10118, USA
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎ Phone: +1 (212) 555-0123

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal details (e.g., name, date of birth, address, phone number, email)
• Health and medical information (e.g., diagnoses, treatments, prescriptions)
• Insurance details (e.g., policy number, coverage)
• Website usage data (e.g., IP address, device type, cookies)

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used for the following purposes:

• To provide medical treatment and manage your healthcare
• To communicate with you about appointments, services, or results
• To bill your insurance provider and process payments
• To improve the quality and performance of our services
• To comply with legal, regulatory, and public health obligations

4. How We Protect Your Data

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information. This includes secure servers, access control, encryption protocols, and employee training.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your personal or medical information:

• With other healthcare providers for treatment coordination
• With insurance companies or billing services for payment purposes
• With authorized third-party service providers under signed confidentiality agreements
• As required by law (e.g., court orders, reporting infectious diseases)

We do not sell or rent your data to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Your Rights Under HIPAA

As a patient, you have the right to:

• Access and request a copy of your medical records
• Request corrections to your information
• Request a list of disclosures made about you
• Request limits on how your information is used or shared
• Request confidential communication (e.g., at a different address)
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy officer at the contact information provided below.

7. Cookies & Online Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic. These tools do not collect personal health information. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Data Retention

We retain your medical records and personal data for the duration required by federal and state regulations. When no longer needed, data is securely deleted or destroyed.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website. If we make significant changes, we will notify you as required by law.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or would like to file a complaint about this policy or your privacy rights, please contact:

Privacy Officer – New York Heart Center
350 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10118, USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (212) 555-0123

You may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at hhs.gov/ocr/privacy if your concerns are not resolved.

Thank you for trusting New York Heart Center with your care and your privacy.