PRIVACY POLICY

Bayside Wellness LLC is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website. This website privacy policy ("Privacy Policy") will tell you what information we collect, how it is used, and your options as you interact with our website. By using this website, you agree to this policy.

Please read the following carefully before using the website.

"Protected health information" as defined under the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act and related regulations (collectively referred to as "HIPAA"), including information you provide to a Bayside Wellness LLC as a patient, is separate and subject to our Notice of Privacy Practices which is included in our new patient packet for review.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of information as described in this Privacy Policy. In addition, by providing us with an email address, you agree that we may use your email address to communicate with you about our services.

Information That We Collect

You may use our website without providing any personal information. However, when you reply to our communications with a request, we may need to collect additional information. For example, if you complete an online form or provide feedback, you may be asked to provide personal information, such as name, email address, and demographic information.

In the event that you provide Bayside Wellness LLC with personal information about another person, you represent that you have the authority to do so and permit us to use the information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

By submitting personal information, you grant Bayside Wellness LLC the right to transmit, monitor, retrieve, store and use your information in connection with the website's operation.

Patients of Bayside Wellness LLC can opt to create a secure patient portal account. Features include reviewing test results, organizing appointments, messaging your doctor, renewing your prescriptions, and paying your bill. A third-party vendor manages the patient portal.

Data Security

Bayside Wellness LLC is committed to protecting the privacy of the personal information you provide to us via this website to ensure it remains as secure as possible. Accordingly, we use reasonable efforts to prevent unauthorized access. We use a secure firewall and a security infrastructure that protects the integrity and privacy of personal information submitted to us via this website. As an additional security measure, your personal information is encrypted during transmission using appropriate technology, including Transport Layer Security. This is an industry-standard.

Cookies, Tracking, and Internet-based Advertising

This website works with companies that offer third-party products or services ("Service Providers"). These include Google and other service providers who help us track and analyze visitor activity on the website, measure the effectiveness of our advertising efforts, and support the optimization of our digital marketing campaigns.

Cookies are small data files that online services can store on, and retrieve from, a user's computer or mobile device through the user's web browser. The information is stored and retrievable either for the duration of a website visit (known as "session cookies") or until some later point in time set by the website setting the cookie (known as "persistent cookies").

Our service providers also collect information about the activity of individual website users. This information may relate to the advertisements and informational content of Bayside Wellness LLC to users visiting other websites.

Most internet browsers accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser preferences to block or restrict cookies if you do not want your web browsing activity tracked. In addition, there are various tools available to manage cookies and similar technologies that collect information related to website use. Learn more from (i) the FTC or (ii) the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page, which allows users to opt out of receiving interest-based advertising.

We are not responsible for the effectiveness or compliance of third-party opt-out mechanisms or programs. Please note that if you delete your cookies or upgrade your browser after opting out, you will need to opt out again. Further, if you use multiple browsers or devices, you must opt out of each browser or device. You can access the information on this website without enabling cookies in your browser. Still, disabling cookies may result in a diminished ability to take advantage of the services and related informational content on the website.

We use web analytics and tag management services and tools provided by Google and other third parties to collect certain information about your use of this website. You can learn more about how Google uses data when you visit our website by visiting "How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services."

We calculate metrics like bounce rate, page views, sessions, and the like to understand how our website/app is used. We may also create visitors' profiles based on browsing history to analyze visitor behavior.

Our service providers may acquire additional information about your activity on our website, including pages you visit, access times, visit duration, and how you arrived at our website.

How We Use This Information

We may use your information to:

Help us improve the services we offer
Tailor digital advertisements on third-party websites based on your interactions on our website
Respond to your questions and requests and improve customer service
Communicate changes to our Privacy Policy or Terms of Use

Third-Party Vendors/ Content Providers

Bayside Wellness LLC shares information with third parties, including as required by law or to provide the services requested. Bayside Wellness LLC engages reputable third-party vendors to help us manage this website, provide content and information, and interact better with our patients and visitors.

Links to External Websites

This online Privacy Policy applies only to this website. This website contains links to other websites outside of Bayside Wellness LLC. Please be aware that this Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy on any other websites before providing them with personal information.

Certain interactive patient applications may be linked to this website as a convenience for you. If you choose to utilize a specific patient application, please read the privacy policy associated with that application.

Changes to This Policy

Bayside Wellness LLC has the right to change or update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time without notice, so please review it periodically to keep informed of any changes. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns about how we collect, use or protect your personal information, please contact us as listed below.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or concerns about how we collect, use or protect your personal information, please contact us.

Last Revised October 21, 2022