SDHC Privacy Policy
The San Diego Health Connect (SDHC) pledges always to respect the privacy and confidentiality of all private information.
Personally Identifiable Information
You may be asked to provide your name, title, address, email address, telephone number, password, credentials, as well as other personally identifiable information to have access to some features of the website. By using the website and providing us with your personal information, you consent to our use of such information as described in this policy. You may always refuse to provide your personal information, and this may lead to our inability to provide you with certain products or services.
Anonymous Information
We or our business partners may also collect information that is anonymous, including, but not limited to, your IP number, type of browser, and other website use information. We reserve the right to maintain, update, disclose or otherwise use this information without limitation.
Healthcare Information
In connection with providing services to clients, SDHC may obtain nonpublic health information from our clients about their patients and members, including, but not limited to, protected health information as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). We use and disclose Healthcare Information only as permitted under applicable services agreements with our clients and applicable law. All inquiries for PHI shall be referred to the source provider of the PHI information.
Use of Information
Except as expressly provided in this policy or client agreements, SDHC does not sell personal information collected through this website to any third party without your permission. SDHC reserves the right to release specific personal information to comply with any valid legal process such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute or court order, and in special cases, such as if there is an attempted breach of the security of the website or SDHC information technology systems.
Cookies
When you visit the website, we may store or recognize some information on your computer in the form of a "cookie" or similar file that can help us in many ways. With most Internet browsers or other software, you can erase cookies from your computer hard drive, block all cookies or receive a warning before a cookie is stored. Please refer to your browser instructions to learn more about these functions. If you reject cookies, functionality of the website may be limited, and you may not be able to take advantage of the website’s features.
Security
SDHC has taken steps to safeguard the integrity the information and information technology systems. Security measures have been integrated into the design, implementation and day-to-day practices of SDHRIE business operations as part of a continuing commitment to protect confidential information. Security systems are not fail-proof and this cannot be construed as warranting the confidentiality of the information.
Third-Parties
The privacy practices of third party sites are not covered by this Policy. Once you leave this web site via a link or otherwise, this policy does not apply, and SDHC is not responsible for how data and information obtained from you on other web sites is used by the operators of such websites. SDHC disclaims any liability for any third party's use of your information obtained through using the third party website.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This online privacy policy applies only to information collected through our website and not to information collected offline or through other SDHC services.
Updates
From time to time, we may revise this policy to address new issues or changes to our web site or practices. These changes will be posted on this page so that you will always know our position on privacy. Please check this policy periodically to see if there have been any revisions.
