Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 10, 2024
Dr. Anthony Vine and his team are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide when visiting our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information through our website:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details you voluntarily provide via contact forms or appointment requests.
- Health Information: Only if submitted voluntarily through a HIPAA-compliant contact form.
- Non-Personal Information: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to better understand how visitors interact with our website. GA4 collects anonymized data such as browser type, general location, and pages visited. IP anonymization is enabled by default in GA4. Full IP addresses are not stored or logged. No personally identifiable information is collected through this process.
How We Use Your Information
The information collected may be used to:
- Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
- Provide requested services or information
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
HIPAA Compliance
Any protected health information (PHI) submitted through secure, designated forms is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
We use secure, encrypted, HIPAA-compliant contact forms to collect limited PHI consisting of name, phone number and email address. Submitted information is encrypted in transit and at rest and is never stored on this website’s server.
This website is hosted on a secure, professionally managed platform that employs regular software updates, server-level protections, and active security monitoring. All data exchanged between your device and our website is encrypted using HTTPS.
Please do not submit sensitive health information through unsecured email or standard contact forms.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect anonymized usage data. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies independently.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- File a complaint with a regulatory authority if you believe your data has been mishandled
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about the privacy policy for Dr. Vine’s website, please contact:
Dr. Anthony Vine
Phone: 212-879-6677
Address: 1010 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028