Privacy Policy
for Waestheticsky.com
Effective Date: October 14, 2024
At Waestheticsky.com, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with applicable privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the A2P 10DLC regulations for messaging.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information to provide services, communicate with you, and improve our website’s functionality. The types of information we may collect include:
a. Personal Information
- Patient Information: Name, date of birth, address, email address, phone number, medical history, treatment information, payment details, and any other data necessary to provide services.
- Website Users: Name, contact details (email, phone), IP addresses, cookies, browser details, and other usage data.
- Messaging Information (A2P 10DLC): We may collect and store information necessary to send you communications via automated text messages in compliance with A2P 10DLC regulations.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
• Patient Services: To deliver personalized treatments, manage appointments, maintain medical records, and fulfill legal obligations under HIPAA and other healthcare laws.
• Communication: To communicate via email, phone, or text (including A2P 10DLC compliant text messaging for appointment reminders or promotions).
• Website Functionality: To improve user experience, respond to inquiries, and provide technical support.
• Marketing: To send promotional materials and offers, provided you have given your consent. You may opt out at any time.
3. A2P 10DLC Compliance
We comply with the Application-to-Person 10-Digit Long Code (A2P 10DLC) messaging rules, which regulate how businesses communicate with users via text messaging in the United States.
• Opt-in and Consent: We will only send text messages to users who have explicitly opted in.
• Opt-out: You can opt out of receiving text messages by replying with “STOP” to any message.
• Message Frequency: We will specify the frequency of messages in compliance with carrier and regulatory requirements.
• Message Privacy: Your phone number and any text messages will be securely stored and not shared with third parties without your consent.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and restricted access protocols. In accordance with HIPAA, we ensure that patient information is protected and accessible only to authorized personnel.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
• With Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website, deliver services, or perform marketing may have limited access to your data, but they are bound by confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose personal information when required by law, such as in response to court orders, subpoenas, or government investigations.
• Healthcare Providers: When necessary for your care, we may share your information with other healthcare providers, such as specialists, in compliance with HIPAA
6. Your Rights
You have rights regarding your personal data:
• Access & Correction: You can request access to or correction of the personal information we hold about you.
• Data Portability (GDPR): You can request that we transfer your data to another service provider.
• Deletion (CCPA & GDPR): You can request the deletion of your data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Opt Out: You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@waestheticsky.com.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help us understand how users interact with our site. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred, stored, or processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions where our service providers are located. We ensure that data transfers comply with relevant international laws, such as GDPR, for users in the European Union.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or regulatory obligations. The updated policy will be posted on our website with the effective date. Please review this policy periodically.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:
Waestheticsky.com
Email: info@waestheticsky.com
Phone: [606-341-4993]
Address: [1056 SHWY 27 suite #2 somerset Ky 42501]