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Privacy Policy
How Virtual Primary Care Medicine collects, uses, and protects your information.
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Introduction
Virtual Primary Care Medicine PLLC ("VPCM," "we," "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through this website. It is separate from our Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA and is provided to patients directly. [Confirm relationship between documents with counsel.]
Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide through our contact and appointment-request forms, such as your name, phone number, and email address. We ask that you do not submit health details through website forms.
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as your browser type and pages visited, to operate and improve the site. [Confirm analytics tools in use.]
How We Use Information
We use the information you provide to respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, and communicate with you about your care. We do not sell your personal information.
Protected Health Information (HIPAA)
Protected health information you share as a patient is governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website policy. Please do not transmit PHI through website forms or unencrypted email.
Cookies & Analytics
This site may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings. [List specific tools, e.g., Google Analytics, and link to their policies.]
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as our patient portal (eClinicalWorks / healow) and mapping providers. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information submitted through this site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Your Choices
You may contact us to ask about the information we hold or to opt out of non-essential communications. [Add state-specific rights as applicable, e.g., Connecticut Data Privacy Act.]
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Contact Virtual Primary Care Medicine at (203) 940-2985 or virtualprimarycaremedicine@yahoo.com, 30 Hazel Terrace, Ste 10, Woodbridge, CT 06525.