Privacy Policy

Method of Beauty Privacy Policy
Updated on: 10/29/2024

Introduction

Method of Beauty is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health and personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your Protected Health Information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws. It outlines your rights regarding your health information, our legal obligations, and contact details for our Privacy Officer.


1. How We Use and Disclose Your Health Information

Method of Beauty may use and disclose your PHI in the following ways, as permitted under HIPAA:

  • Treatment: To provide medical care, coordinate services, and communicate with other healthcare providers involved in your care.
  • Payment: For billing and payment purposes, including insurance coordination and collection from third parties.
  • Healthcare Operations: To support our operations, such as quality assessment, staff training, and administrative purposes necessary for high-quality care.
  • Other Permitted Disclosures: As required or permitted by law, including disclosures for public health, law enforcement, or other legally mandated purposes.

We will not use or disclose your health information for any other purposes without your explicit written consent, except as required or permitted by law.


2. Embedded Content from Other Websites

Content on our site may include embedded media, such as videos, images, or articles from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website, which may collect data, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interactions with that content. Please review the privacy policies of these third-party websites to understand their data practices.


3. Sharing of Your Data

If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email for security purposes. Additionally:

  • Third-Party CRM: Website form submissions and appointments may be processed through third-party CRM software for scheduling and administrative purposes.
  • Spam Detection: Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.
  • Data Sharing Restriction: Your information is not sold to third parties.

4. Data Retention and Access
  • Comments and Metadata: If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely for efficient follow-up and moderation.
  • User Profiles: For registered users, personal information provided in the user profile is stored and can be viewed, edited, or deleted at any time by the user or by website administrators, except the username, which cannot be changed.
  • PHI Retention: Your health records are retained as required by law and professional guidelines.

5. Your Rights Regarding Your Data and Health Information

Under HIPAA and applicable privacy laws, you have certain rights regarding your personal and health data:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your health information and any personal data held about you.
  • Right to Amend: Request an amendment if you believe your information is incorrect or incomplete.
  • Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: Request a record of certain disclosures made of your PHI over the past six years.
  • Right to Request Restrictions: Request limitations on the uses or disclosures of your health information.
  • Right to Erasure of Data: If you have an account or left comments on the site, you can request an exported file of personal data we hold about you or request deletion of such data, except for any data retained for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
  • Right to Request Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in specific ways to protect your privacy.
  • Right to a Copy of This Privacy Policy: You may request a printed copy of this policy at any time.

6. Our Legal Duties Regarding Your Protected Health Information

Method of Beauty is legally obligated to:

  • Maintain the Privacy of Your Health Information: Implement safeguards to protect your PHI.
  • Notify You of Any Breaches: Inform you in the event of a breach of unsecured PHI.
  • Provide This Privacy Policy: Make this policy available and follow its terms.

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy. Changes will apply to all data we hold and will be posted at https://methodofbeauty.com/privacy-policy.


7. Contact Information for Our Privacy Officer

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

  • Privacy Officer: Ali David Chahine, MD
  • Phone: 818-851-9961
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Mailing Address: 30839 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Westlake Village, CA 91362

Complaints: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with our Privacy Officer at the above contact details or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (OCR). We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.


Access to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is available on our website at https://methodofbeauty.com/privacy-policy. For additional information, please contact our Privacy Officer.
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