Privacy Policy

Introduction

SeaCrest Surgery Center ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Date of birth and social security number
• Insurance information and payment details
• Medical history and health information
• Emergency contact information
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and browser information
• Device information and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our website
• Referring website and search terms used
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing medical services and patient care
• Scheduling appointments and managing your account
• Processing payments and insurance claims
• Communicating with you about your care and services
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Protecting against fraud and unauthorized access

HIPAA Compliance

As a healthcare provider, SeaCrest Surgery Center is committed to complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and protecting your protected health information (PHI). We maintain appropriate safeguards to protect your health information and only use or disclose it as permitted by law.

For detailed information about how we handle your health information, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to you at your first visit or upon request.

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With healthcare providers involved in your care
• With insurance companies for payment purposes
• With business associates who assist in our operations
• As required by law or legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our patients or staff
• With your written consent or authorization

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• The right to access and review your information
• The right to request corrections to inaccurate information
• The right to request restrictions on the use of your information
• The right to request an accounting of disclosures
• The right to file a complaint with us or the Department of Health and Human Services

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the effective date of the changes. Your continued use of our services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: