Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Staten Island Medical and Behavioral PC (“SIMBPC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values and respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, communicate with us, or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Insurance information
Medical or health-related information necessary for providing services
Any other information you choose to share when contacting our office or completing forms

We may also collect limited technical information such as browser type, IP address, and website usage data to help improve our website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

To schedule appointments and communicate with patients
To provide healthcare services and administrative support
To verify insurance and process billing
To respond to inquiries or requests
To improve our website and services
To comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Protection of Your Information

We take appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Our practice utilizes secure communication systems and follows applicable healthcare privacy standards.

4. No Sale or Marketing Use of Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.

Your personal information will only be used for healthcare services, administrative purposes, or as required by law.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share information only in limited circumstances, including:

With healthcare providers involved in your treatment
With insurance companies for billing and claims processing
With service providers who assist in operating our practice and who are required to maintain confidentiality
When required by law, court order, or government regulation

6. Third-Party Websites and Links

Our website or communications may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party websites.

7. Social Media

If our practice communicates through social media platforms, any privacy policy or terms may be posted as a pinned notice for transparency. However, patients should avoid sharing sensitive personal or medical information through social media messages.

8. Your Privacy Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or limitations on the use of your personal information as permitted by applicable laws.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Staten Island Medical and Behavioral PC

Email: info@simbpc.com