For our Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) policy, please follow this link.
The physicians of MedExpress Urgent Care realize the need in today's environment for all websites to have a comprehensive privacy policy. We feel that the privacy and safety of our customers is one of our most important duties. We pledge to perform this promise and provide the following protections and safeguards.
Children:
No information found on the MedExpress website will be inappropriate for children of any ages. While some information may deal with subject matter like pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunction, or other areas, the information will be presented in a purely scientific/educational method. Also, no links leading off this site will go to a site that is inappropriate for children to view.
Cookies:
What is a cookie? A cookie is a small piece of code that many web sites imbed in the browser of people who visit its site. These pieces of code are used to track preferences and other aspects of the user's Internet usage. Our site currently does not drop cookies in any form. If we do in the future, this privacy statement will be updated to reflect that. However, if cookies are eventually used, they will be used for this site's exclusive use and not for any other reason.
E-mail Security:
If you e-mail anyone at this site, your e-mail address will be protected. We will at no time sell or give away your e-mail address or personal information to any third party organization under any circumstance.
In addition, MedExpress Urgent Care, PLLC operates special e-mail based services, such as newsletters and convenient forms. At no time will e-mail addresses collected for these purposes be distributed to the public or to third parties. This will help insure the privacy of your Internet usage.
IP Address Tracking:
This site does track IP addresses. An IP address is a set of numbers that identifies each unique computer accessing the Internet. This information will in no way effect your privacy.
Medical Information:
In conformity with United States Law and American Medical Association practices, any medical information given to us by you over the Internet is protected under doctor-patient confidentiality rules. At no time will it be displayed on the website or e-mailed to other doctors or third parties. See HIPAA from the main menu to review our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Web Logs:
MedExpress Physicians, PLLC does currently have basic web log services, though they are used solely for tracking the amount of traffic that visits the site.
Further Questions:
If you have any further questions concerning this site or its privacy policy, please e-mail us, or contact the office manager at the clinic nearest you.