Privacy Policy

At Henry Kaw M.D. Inc Family Medicine Clinic, safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy elucidates how we collect, utilize, disclose, and protect your personal information in compliance with California’s privacy laws and regulations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties.  

1. Collection of Personal Information:

We collect personal information essential for delivering comprehensive healthcare services to you and your family through our website or mobile app. This may encompass:

•  Contact information as your name, address, telephone number, and email address.

•  Demographic particulars such as date of birth, gender, and marital status.

•  Health-related information including medical history, existing medical conditions, prescribed medications, allergies, and treatment strategies.

•  Insurance details required for billing purposes and processing insurance claims.

•  Financial particulars like payment details for processing transactions and managing accounts.

2. Utilization of Personal Information:

We employ your personal information for the following purposes:

•  Provision of healthcare services encompassing diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care.

•  Communication with you regarding appointments, test results, treatment alternatives, and other healthcare-related matters.

•  Process payments for services provided and administer billing and insurance claims.

•  Maintenance of electronic health records to ensure the accuracy and completeness of your medical information.

•  Enhancing clinic operations, services, and patient care through research, analysis, and quality improvement endeavors.

3. Disclosure of Personal Information:

Your personal information may be disclosed under the following circumstances:

•  To healthcare professionals and staff involved in your healthcare journey

•  When mandated by law or in response to legal requisites such as court orders or subpoenas.

•  With your explicit consent

4. Shared information.

• We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information that you choose to share with us, but we do not sell, rent, or disclose your personal information to third parties, except as necessary to provide requested services or as required by law. We respect your privacy choices, especially concerning the sharing of your personal information. Any information you provide through opt-in consent will not be shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes. The SMS consent will exclusively pertain to Henry Kaw M.D internal communication purposes and will not involve any third-party engagements. 

5. Data Security:

We are dedicated to safeguarding your personal information from unauthorized access, usage, or disclosure. To this end, we implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, including encryption, access controls, and staff training on data protection protocols.

6. Your Rights:

You hold the following rights pertaining to your personal information:

•  Access: You have the right to request and obtain access to the personal information we hold about you. This includes the ability to review your medical records, appointment history, and any other information we have collected from you.

•  Correction: If you believe that any of the personal information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections or updates. We are committed to ensuring the accuracy and completeness of your information to provide you with the best possible healthcare services.

•  Deletion: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances. This right is subject to applicable legal requirements and exemptions, such as data retention obligations imposed by law or our legitimate interests in retaining certain information for healthcare purposes.

7.Changes to This Policy:

Our clinic reserves the right to revise periodically to reflect alterations in our privacy practices and business as we strive towards continuous innovation. The amended policy shall become effective immediately upon publication.

8. Contact Us:

These compliance measures reflect our commitment to maintaining the privacy and safety of our patients, ensuring transparency in our data practices, and upholding legal requirements. If you have any questions or concerns, email us at info@henrykawmd.com.