Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Maspeth Clinic – Adam S. Budzikowski, MD (“we,” “our,” “us,” or the “Clinic”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and health-related information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

2. Definitions

Website: https://polskimd.com, including all pages, subpages, forms, and functionality provided online.
Clinic/Company: Maspeth Clinic – Adam S. Budzikowski, MD, including its physicians, employees, staff, and authorized vendors.
Personal Data: Any information that identifies or can be used to identify an individual, such as name, email, phone number, address, and online identifiers.
Protected Health Information (PHI): Medical records and information about your health condition, treatment, or payment that is protected under HIPAA.
Cookies: Small text files placed on your browser/device to store data used for analytics, preferences, or functionality.
Processing: Any operation performed on data, such as collecting, recording, using, sharing, or deleting.
Google Analytics: A third-party web analytics tool provided by Google LLC for tracking website traffic and user behavior.
GDPR: Regulation governing data protection and privacy for individuals in the European Union.
CCPA: Law granting data rights to California residents.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect information from you in the following ways:

Information You Provide Voluntarily:
- Name, email address, phone number, and medical inquiry information submitted via the contact form.
- Newsletter sign-ups and email opt-ins.
Automatically Collected Information:
- IP address, browser type, pages visited, and device identifiers collected via cookies or similar tracking technologies.
Medical Information (PHI):
- Any information shared for the purpose of requesting or managing medical care will be handled in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

4. How We Use Your Information

We may use your data to:

Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments.
Deliver medical services and manage care.
Send newsletters or emails, if you opted in.
Improve website performance and user experience.
Fulfill legal or regulatory obligations.

5. Consent via Contact Form

By using our contact form, you consent to:

“I would like to opt-in and receive emails from Przychodnia Maspeth – Adam S. Budzikowski, MD.”

This includes communications about services, scheduling, and health-related information.

6. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

All personal health information (PHI) is handled in accordance with HIPAA. This includes but is not limited to your medical history, treatment information, and health insurance data.

We do not disclose PHI without your explicit written authorization unless required by law (e.g., public health reporting, court orders).
You have the right to access and amend your medical records and request an accounting of disclosures.

To review or request our full HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact us at [email protected].

7. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to monitor website activity and improve usability. Data collected includes IP addresses, device types, browser information, and usage patterns.

Google’s policy on data usage can be reviewed here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

8. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Maintain user session and login functionality.
Collect anonymous usage statistics via Google Analytics.
Remember user preferences.

You can modify your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the website’s performance.

9. Information Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell your personal or health information.

We may share your data with:

Service providers (e.g., website host, email software) who are contractually obligated to keep your data confidential.
Medical staff or providers for treatment coordination.
Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when legally required.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR and CCPA

If you are a resident of the EU (GDPR):

Right to access and correct your data.
Right to data portability.
Right to object or restrict processing.
Right to withdraw consent at any time.

If you are a California resident (CCPA):

Right to know what personal data we collect and how we use it.
Right to request deletion of your data.
Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell any data).
Right to non-discrimination for exercising your data rights.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call 929-252-9330.

11. Your Right to Request Data Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal data. We will comply unless the data is necessary to comply with medical regulations, law, or to complete services you have requested.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of every website you visit.

13. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have inadvertently collected such data, we will delete it as soon as possible.

14. Data Security

We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your personal and health information. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.

15. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted to this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the site after updates implies consent to the updated terms.

Effective Date: 6/18/2025