PRIVACY POLICY
Meta Title: Privacy Policy | Aggieland Imaging, College Station, TX
Meta Description: Learn how Aggieland Imaging collects, uses, and protects your personal and medical information. Your privacy is our priority.
Effective Date: [DATE]
Aggieland Imaging ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect the information you provide when you interact with our website or use our services.
By using our website or scheduling an appointment with us, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to read it carefully. If you have any questions, please contact us directly at [PHONE] or [EMAIL].
1. Our Privacy Commitment
At Aggieland Imaging, your personal and medical information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for commercial or marketing purposes. Our commitment to your privacy is guided by applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:
Personal Identifiers:
Medical and Appointment Information:
Billing and Insurance Information:
Website and Device Information:
We collect this information only through lawful and fair means, and only to the extent necessary to provide our services to you.
3. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used solely to support your care and our operations. Specifically, we use your information to:
We do not use your personal information for advertising, profiling, or any purpose unrelated to your care or our facility operations.
4. How We Share Your Information
Aggieland Imaging does not sell or share your personal information for commercial purposes. However, we may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
With Your Healthcare Providers: Your MRI results and related records are shared directly with your referring physician to support your ongoing care.
With Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors who assist with payment processing, scheduling systems, and website operations. These vendors are required to handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws and are not permitted to use it for any other purpose.
For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, government request, or to protect the rights and safety of our patients and staff.
5. HIPAA and Medical Information
As a healthcare facility, Aggieland Imaging is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information (PHI) is handled in strict accordance with HIPAA regulations. A separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which outlines your rights regarding your medical information, is available at our facility and upon request.
6. Website Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and web analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. This information is collected in aggregate and is not linked to personally identifiable information unless you have submitted personal details through our website.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect certain features of our website.
7. Data Security
Aggieland Imaging takes reasonable and appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, loss, or misuse. Our website uses secure encrypted connections (HTTPS) to protect information transmitted between your browser and our site.
While we take every precaution to safeguard your information, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.
8. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [EMAIL] or [PHONE]. We will respond to all reasonable requests in a timely manner.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for adult patients and their authorized caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13 without verifiable parental or guardian consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to remove it.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including insurance providers or scheduling platforms. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
11. Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Aggieland Imaging 3251 Harvey Road, Suite 300 College Station, TX Phone: [PHONE] Email: [EMAIL] Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM