Effective Date: 6/1/2025
Last Updated: 6/1/2025
1. Introduction
New York Acupuncture & Chinese Herbs Clinic (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any personal information you provide to us. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website: https://acupuncturechineseherbs.com
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any additional information you provide when submitting a contact or appointment request.
- Health Information: If you choose to share personal health-related details in the contact form, that information is protected under HIPAA.
- Automatically Collected Information: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and other usage data collected through Google Analytics and similar tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries or appointment requests.
- Improve our website experience and services.
- Comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including HIPAA.
We do not sell your personal data to any third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Tools
We use cookies and third-party tracking tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand website traffic and improve functionality. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if desired.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- HIPAA-compliant third-party service providers, such as Google Workspace (for secure email and form storage).
- Legal authorities when required by law.
All shared data is transmitted and stored using secure, encrypted channels.
6. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information. Data submitted via our contact forms and Google Forms is stored securely under a Google Workspace account covered by a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Google.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., YouTube, Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Your Rights
You may request to:
- Access the personal data we have about you.
- Correct or update your personal data.
- Request deletion of your data (as allowed by law and medical record-keeping requirements).
To make a request, email us at sw3689@acupuncturechineseherbs.com.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.”
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact:
Dr. Shaobai Wang
Email: sw3689@acupuncturechineseherbs.com
Phone: 212-262-9898
Address: 159 West 53rd Street, Suite 21B, New York, NY 10019