Privacy Policy

Average Dermatology is a DBA of NY Medical Skin Solutions PLLC.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website, patient portal, online forms, telehealth services, and related technologies.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect:

• Name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Insurance information
• Medical history
• Uploaded photographs
• Payment information
• Communications with our office

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Usage data
• Referral URLs
• Cookies and tracking technologies

Protected Health Information

If you become a patient, certain information may constitute Protected Health Information ("PHI") under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") and is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• Provide medical services
• Schedule appointments
• Deliver telehealth consultations
• Process payments
• Communicate with patients
• Respond to inquiries
• Improve website functionality
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud and abuse

Telehealth Information

Telehealth consultations may involve the transmission of medical information, photographs, audio, video, and other health-related data through secure electronic platforms.

Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information to:

• Healthcare providers
• Laboratories
• Pharmacies
• Billing companies
• Technology vendors
• Professional advisors
• Government agencies when required by law

We do not sell personal information.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information and health information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13 without parental involvement.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access
• Correction
• Deletion where permitted
• Restriction of processing
• Data portability where applicable

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updated versions will be posted on this website.

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