OUR PRIVACY POLICY

At GastroCare Physicians of Georgia, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Statement explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

Collection of Personal Information

When you visit our website, we may collect certain information automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior. We may also use cookies to personalize your experience and track usage patterns on our site.

Additionally, we collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our contact form, payment portal, or patient information page. This may include your name, email address, phone number, billing information, and medical history.

Use of Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request.
• Process payments for services rendered.
• Maintain accurate patient records and provide quality healthcare.
• Communicate with you about your appointments, test results, and other healthcare-related matters.
• Improve our website, services, and overall patient experience.

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may disclose your personal information to third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, or providing healthcare services. These service providers are required to adhere to the same privacy standards as outlined in this Privacy Statement.

In certain circumstances, we may also disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.

Security Measures

We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

HIPAA Compliance

Our website and services adhere to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations to ensure the confidentiality and security of your protected health information (PHI). We have implemented administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your PHI and limit access to only those who need it to provide healthcare services to you.

Your Rights

You have the right to review, update, or delete your personal information at any time. If you would like to exercise these rights or have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Statement, please contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Statement at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about our Privacy Statement or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

GastroCare Physicians of Georgia, LLC
4395 Johns Creek Parkway
Suite 130
Suwanee, GA 30024

Phone 404-282-5600
Email info@gastrocarega.com

Thank you for trusting GastroCare Physicians of Georgia with your healthcare needs. We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing you with the highest quality of care.

Communications Privacy Policy

Our Commitment to Privacy

At GastroCare Physicians of Georgia, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you communicate with us via text messaging (SMS/MMS).

Information We Collect

• Contact Information: When you provide your mobile phone number to receive text messages from our office, we collect this information for the purpose of communication regarding your healthcare, appointments, or other practice-related information.
• Usage Data: We may collect data on how you interact with messages sent from our office, such as whether you open messages or respond to them. This helps us improve our communication services.

How We Use Your Information

• Appointment Reminders: Sending reminders about your scheduled appointments.
• Health Updates: Sharing health-related information or updates pertinent to your care.
• Service Notifications: Informing you about changes in our office hours, policies, or emergency notifications.
• Opt-in Confirmation: Confirming your consent to receive messages from us.

Consent and Opt-In

• You must explicitly opt-in to receive SMS/MMS communications from our office. This consent can be provided through a checkbox on our website, in-person at our office, or through another opt-in method where you actively agree to receive messages.
• Example opt-in language: “By checking this box and providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from GastroCare Physicians of Georgia. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to unsubscribe.”

Opt-Out Procedures

• You can opt-out of our text messaging service at any time by replying “STOP” to any message you receive from us. We will immediately process your opt-out request, and you will no longer receive messages from us.

Data Security

• We employ industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including encryption for data transmission where feasible.

Privacy Policy and Data Sharing

• No Third-Party Sharing for Marketing: We do not share or sell your personal information, including your mobile number or any health data, with third parties for marketing purposes.
• Service Providers: Information may be shared with service providers (e.g., SMS gateways) who assist in managing our text messaging services. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only allowed to use your data as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our patients, our practice, or others.

Your Rights

• Access and Correction: You have the right to access, update, or correct the personal information we hold about you. Please contact us to request this.
• Revocation of Consent: You can revoke your consent for text communications at any time by opting out as described above.

Changes to this Policy

• We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact Us

• For any questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

GastroCare Physicians of Georgia

5400 Glenridge Dr.
Unit 420337

Atlanta, GA

email bgrover@gastrocarega.com