Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 27, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Fordham Pain Relievers (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, protects, and shares your personal and health information, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act, and applicable privacy laws in the State of New York.
1. Who We Are
Fordham Pain Relievers is a medical provider focused on pain relief and wellness, operating from:
Walk-In Center
113 W 60th Street, New York, NY 10023
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎ Phone: +1-718-817-3999
🌐 Website: https://fordhamitac.org
2. What Information We Collect
- Personal identifiers (e.g., name, birthdate, contact details)
- Health and medical data (e.g., symptoms, diagnoses, treatment history)
- Insurance and billing information
- Communications preferences and appointment history
- Website and technical data (e.g., browser, cookies, IP address)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide medical services and coordinate care
- To communicate with you regarding appointments or health updates
- To bill insurance companies and manage payments
- To comply with legal, regulatory, and public health requirements
- To improve our website and patient services
4. Data Security
We use physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your information, including secure record systems, staff training, encrypted communications, and limited access to sensitive data.
5. Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With your other healthcare providers to coordinate treatment
- With health insurers for claims and reimbursement
- With business associates under HIPAA-compliant agreements
- As required by law (e.g., subpoenas, public health reporting)
6. Your HIPAA Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your medical records and request a copy
- Request corrections to inaccurate health data
- Receive an accounting of disclosures
- Request restrictions or confidential communications
- File a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated
7. Website and Cookies
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools for security, performance, and usability. These do not store personal health information and can be managed via your browser settings.
8. Retention and Disposal
We retain personal and medical data only as long as necessary to fulfill our healthcare and legal obligations. When no longer needed, information is securely deleted or destroyed.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy as needed to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory updates. The most recent version will always appear on our website with the latest effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding this policy or your data, please contact:
Fordham Pain Relievers
Walk-In Center, 113 W 60th Street
New York, NY 10023, USA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1-718-817-3999
Website: https://fordhamitac.org
If your concern is not resolved, you may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights at hhs.gov/ocr/privacy.
Thank you for choosing Fordham Pain Relievers. Your trust, privacy, and well-being are our highest priorities.