Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Al Jinan Clinic ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws to protect your Protected Health Information (PHI).
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Date of birth
- Physical address
2.2 Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Medical history and records
- Symptoms and health concerns
- Treatment information
- Appointment details and history
- Dental images and x-rays
- Insurance information
2.3 Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Cookies and usage data
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
Treatment, Payment, and Healthcare Operations (TPO)
- Providing dental care and treatment
- Scheduling and managing appointments
- Processing payments and insurance claims
- Maintaining medical records
- Quality improvement and training
3.1 Communication
- Appointment reminders via email, SMS, or WhatsApp
- Treatment follow-ups
- Health education and preventive care information
- Service updates and announcements
3.2 Legal Compliance
- Complying with legal obligations
- Responding to legal requests
- Protecting our rights and property
4. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We DO NOT sell your personal information to third parties.
4.1 Authorized Sharing
We may share your information with:
- Healthcare Providers: Your assigned doctors and authorized medical staff for treatment purposes
- Business Associates: Service providers who help us operate (e.g., cloud storage, email services) under HIPAA-compliant agreements
- Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect health and safety
- With Your Consent: Any other sharing will only occur with your explicit authorization
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:
Encryption
256-bit SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit and at rest
Access Controls
Role-based access with authentication required
Secure Storage
HIPAA-compliant cloud infrastructure
Regular Audits
Continuous monitoring and security assessments
6. Data Retention
We retain your medical records and personal information indefinitely to:
- Provide continuous and comprehensive care
- Maintain complete medical history for accurate diagnosis
- Support long-term treatment planning
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Enable research and quality improvement
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements. Contact our Privacy Officer to exercise this right.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Under HIPAA and applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy for details.
9. Children's Privacy
We treat information about minors with special care. Parents or legal guardians must provide consent for treatment and information collection for patients under 18 years of age.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
11. Contact Us
Privacy Officer
Al Jinan Clinic
[Clinic Address - Medical District]
Email: privacy@aljinanclinic.com
Phone: +966 50 123 4567
For privacy-related questions, complaints, or to exercise your rights, please contact our Privacy Officer.
12. Filing a Complaint
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:
- Our Privacy Officer (contact information above)
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.