Please read carefully before using this Website

Your privacy on the Internet is important to us. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to let you know what information we collect through this Website, how we collect, use and share that information, and how you may view, correct or change the information if you should desire to do so.

 

Scope of this Privacy Policy

Privacy Practices Notice - Health Information

Certain protected health information that may be provided by You is protected as described in HBTS’s Privacy Practices Notice. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Privacy Policy and the terms of the Privacy Practices Notice, the terms of the Privacy Practices Notice shall control.

Information Collected

Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights regarding Protected Health Information (PHI) we maintain about you:
  • Rights of Access to Inspect and Copy. You have the right, which may be restricted in some circumstances, to inspect and copy PHI that may be used to inform decisions about your care.
  • Right to Amend. If you feel that the PHI HBTS has about you is incorrect or incomplete, you may ask us to amend the information although we are not required to agree to the amendment.
  • Right to an Accounting of Disclosures. You have the right to request an accounting of the disclosures that we make of your PHI.
  • Right to Request Restrictions. You have the right to request a restriction/limitation on the use of your PHI for treatment, payment, or health care operations.  We are not required to agree to your request.
  • Right to Request Confidential Communication. You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your medical information.
  • Right to a copy of this Notice. You have a right to a copy of this notice
  • You have the right to file a complaint in writing to us or the Secretary of Health and Human Service if you believe we have violated your privacy rights.

Personal Data, Use and Sharing

Reviewing and Changing Personal Data

The Website, now or in the future, may provide the ability for you to view, in-activate and or update the Personal Data you have submitted. If such functionality is available, on a specific Website, click on the link or page to “sign in,” view your “account,” or similar link or heading. Note, due to the nature of third party hardware, software and other third party tools, even when information is corrected or de-activated, an archive or other copy may remain.

Use of Cookies

Public Forums

This Website, now or in the future, may include public forums such as message boards, bulletin boards, chat rooms, or similar activities through which users of the Website can communicate with one another. THIS PRIVACY POLICY DOES NOT PROTECT YOU WHEN YOU USE PUBLIC FORUMS OR PROVIDE INFORMATION (INCLUDING PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION) ABOUT YOURSELF. You should be aware that any information shared in a public forum such as a message board, bulletin board, chat room, or other forum is public information and may be seen by third parties that do not adhere to our Privacy Policy. You should think carefully before disclosing any information in any public forum, including the forums on our Website.

Social Media and Third Party Platforms

Security

The Website has security measures in place designed to protect against the loss, misuse and alteration of the information under our control. However, data transmission over the Internet or wireless networks cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure. Although we are committed to safeguarding your privacy and security, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk. HBTS is not responsible or liable for the illegal acts (such as hacking) of third parties.

Links to Other Websites

Children’s Privacy

We are committed to protecting the privacy of children. The interactive features of our Website are not designed for or directed to children under the age of 17. HBTS shall not be liable for any unauthorized use of the Website by minors. Please contact us if you believe a child under the age of 13 has provided Personal Data to this Website without parental consent.

Use of Website

Contacting this Website

If you want to review or revise the personal information you provided during registration on the Website, sign in to your account to update any information. Or, if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this Website, or your dealings with this Website, you can contact us at https://www.hopebythesea.com/contact