Privacy Policy – TRIM BODY MD LLC

TrimBody M.D. (referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our patients and customers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the information we receive from individuals (“you”) using our services through our website (www.trimbodymd.com), in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws and regulations.

By using our website and services, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our website and services.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

Under HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) refers to any information that identifies you and relates to your medical condition, treatment, or payment for healthcare services. TrimBody M.D. is committed to ensuring that any PHI you provide is handled in compliance with HIPAA’s Privacy Rule (45 CFR 164).

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information from you:

1. Personal Information: This includes your name, address, phone number, email address, and other contact details.

2. Protected Health Information (PHI): We collect health-related information, including but not limited to medical history, prescription information, and payment details, that you provide during your treatment with TrimBody M.D.

3. Technical Information: We collect IP addresses, browser type, and other technical information related to your use of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

1. Providing Services: We use your personal information and PHI to deliver our weight loss and telehealth services, manage your healthcare treatment, communicate with you, and process payments.

2. Compliance with HIPAA: We use and disclose your PHI in compliance with HIPAA regulations. This includes uses and disclosures for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, as well as other permitted or required purposes under HIPAA.

3. Marketing: With your authorization, we may use your information to send marketing communications. You can opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time.

Disclosure of Information

TrimBody M.D. may disclose your PHI under the following circumstances:

1. Treatment Purposes: We may share your PHI with healthcare providers and pharmacies to facilitate treatment and ensure proper care.

2. Payment Purposes: We may disclose your PHI to insurance companies or third-party payers for the purpose of payment for our services.

3. Healthcare Operations: We may disclose your PHI for business operations, such as audits, compliance reviews, or quality assessments.

4. Legal Requirements: We may be required to disclose your PHI in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, or in response to legal proceedings, such as subpoenas or court orders.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

As a patient of TrimBody M.D., you have the following rights regarding your PHI:

1. Right to Access: You have the right to access and request copies of your health records.

2. Right to Amend: You have the right to request amendments to your health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete.

3. Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You have the right to request a list of disclosures of your PHI that were made for purposes other than treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.

4. Right to Request Restrictions: You have the right to request restrictions on how we use or disclose your PHI, though we are not always required to agree to your request.

5. Right to Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific way or at a certain location.

6. Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with TrimBody M.D. or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Security Measures

TrimBody M.D. uses Secure-Socket Layer (SSL) technology and other industry-standard encryption methods to protect your information during online transmissions. We also implement physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to ensure that your PHI is protected from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party vendors (e.g., for payment processing, web hosting) to provide services on our behalf. These third parties are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information and are prohibited from using it for any other purpose. 

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information unless we provide users with advance notice. This does not include website hosting partners and other parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release information when its release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others’ rights, property or safety. 

However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Google

Google’s advertising requirements can be summed up by Google’s Advertising Principles. They are put in place to provide a positive experience for users. Google Ads policies.

We have not enabled Google AdSense on our site but we may do so in the future.

California Online Privacy Protection Act

CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly which information is being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. Please see:

California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)

According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:

Users may visit our site anonymously.

Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website.

Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can be easily be found on the page specified above.

You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes on our Privacy Policy Page.

How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?

We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.

Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?

It’s also important to note that we allow third-party behavioral tracking.

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

CAN SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:

• Not to use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
• Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
• Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
• Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails

Follow the instructions at the bottom of each email and we will promptly remove you from ALL correspondence.

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.

 

TRIM BODY MD LLC

9310 S Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89123
1835 Newport Blvd Suite A106 Costa Mesa, CA 92627