Last Updated: July 03, 2024
Privacy Policy for Direct Preventive Care
This Consumer Health Data Privacy Policy supplements the Direct Preventive Care Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) and applies to personal data, including health data, handled by us. This policy adheres to the general principles of privacy and data protection as required under Florida law, including the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA), as well as relevant federal regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Undefined capitalized terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Privacy Policy.
Categories of Consumer Health Data (CHD) Collected
In line with our Privacy Policy and depending on your interaction with Direct Preventive Care, we may collect the following categories of consumer health data:
- Individual Health Information: Including conditions, treatments, diseases, or diagnoses associated with the healthcare services or medications you seek.
- Behavioral and Social Information: Collected through your medical history as part of our services.
- Surgical and Procedural Information: From health-related surgeries or procedures noted in your medical history.
- Medication Information: Through purchases or use of prescribed medication via our services.
- Biometric Data: Including bodily functions, vital signs, and other health measurements.
- Diagnostic Information: Related to diagnoses, testing, treatment, or medications.
- Gender-affirming and Reproductive Health Information: Collected as part of the medical services provided.
- Genetic Data: When included in the medical history you provide.
Sources of CHD
We gather CHD from various sources, as outlined in our Privacy Policy:
- Directly from you.
- Automatically through your use of our Services.
- Via social media and other content platforms.
- From other third-party sources.
Purposes for Collection of CHD
The purposes for collecting and using CHD are detailed in the “Purposes for How We Use Your Information” section of our Privacy Policy, which includes:
- Service provision and management.
- Service analysis and improvement.
- Advertising and marketing.
- Legal compliance and protection of legal rights.
How and Why We Share CHD
We share CHD categories for business purposes as detailed in our “How We Disclose Your Information” section of the Privacy Policy. This includes sharing with:
- Health Care Providers and Services.
- Service Providers.
- Advertising Networks.
- Joint Product/Marketing Partners.
How We May Use and Disclose Protected Health Information
We may use and disclose protected health information about you for the following purposes:
- Treatment: We may use or disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services.
- Payment: We may use and disclose health information about you to obtain payment for the treatment and services you receive from us.
- Healthcare Operations: We may use and disclose your health information for our healthcare operations, such as quality assessment and improvement activities.
Your Rights with Respect to the Information
You have specific rights under Florida’s FIPA and federal HIPAA regulations regarding your CHD, such as:
- Right to Access: You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your health information.
- Right to Amend: You have the right to request an amendment of your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.
- Right to Restrict Uses and Disclosures: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use and disclose your health information.
- Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of certain disclosures of your health information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@directpreventivecare.com.
Legal Duties of Direct Preventive Care
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information and to provide individuals with notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to protected health information. We are required to abide by the terms of the privacy notice currently in effect.
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Our Uses and Disclosures
We may use and share your information as we:
- Treat you
- Run our organization
- Bill for your services
- Help with public health and safety issues
- Do research
- Comply with the law
- Respond to organ and tissue donation requests
- Work with a medical examiner or funeral director
- Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests
- Respond to lawsuits and legal actions
You have the right to:
- Get a copy of your paper or electronic medical record
- Correct your paper or electronic medical record
- Request confidential communication
- Ask us to limit the information we share
- Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared your information
- Get a copy of this privacy notice
- Choose someone to act for you
- File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
You have some choices in the way that we use and share information as we:
- Tell family and friends about your condition
- Provide disaster relief
- Include you in a hospital directory
- Provide mental health care
- Market our services and sell your information
- Raise funds
We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information. We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information. We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it. We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing. If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your mind.
Changes to This Policy
We can change the terms of this notice, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will be available upon request, in our office, and on our website.
Contact Us for More Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, please contact us via our call center at:
Direct Preventive Care Ventures Inc.
123 Health Drive, Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32801
Email: privacy@directpreventivecare.com
You may also file a complaint with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
Updates to this CHD Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect changes in law, our data collection practices, or advancements in technology. Check this policy periodically for updates.