Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [6/16/2023]

Thank you for visiting our website and considering our genetic testing and consultation services. We understand the importance of protecting your privacy and are committed to safeguarding your personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and disclose the information you provide to us through our website. By using our website and submitting your personal health information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

  1. Information We Collect:

1.1 Personal Health Information: We collect personal health information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website when scheduling appointments or submitting forms. This may include your name, contact details, medical history, and other health-related information.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing patterns. This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used for analytical purposes and to improve our website’s functionality.

  1. Use of Personal Health Information:

2.1 Provision of Services: We use the personal health information you provide to schedule appointments, perform genetic testing, and provide consultation services. This information is necessary to deliver our services effectively and accurately.

2.2 Communication: We may use your personal health information to communicate with you regarding your appointments, test results, and any related information. This may include sending email notifications or contacting you by phone.

2.3 Research and Aggregated Data: With your consent, we may de-identify and aggregate your personal health information for research purposes. This aggregated data helps us improve our services, develop new insights, and contribute to scientific advancements. Your individual identity will remain confidential in any research or publication.

  1. Disclosure of Personal Health Information:

3.1 Service Providers: We may engage third-party service providers to assist us in delivering our services, such as laboratory partners or technical support providers. These service providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your personal health information as necessary to fulfill their designated roles.

3.2 Legal Requirements: We may disclose your personal health information if required by law or if we believe, in good faith, that such disclosure is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights or safety, investigate fraud, or respond to government requests.

3.3 Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business assets, your personal health information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction. We will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your privacy during such transfers.

  1. Security:

We take appropriate measures to protect your personal health information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards in line with industry standards. However, please note that no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Retention of Personal Health Information:

We will retain your personal health information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After this period, your information will be securely deleted or de-identified, except as otherwise required by law.

  1. Children’s Privacy:

Our website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal health information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal health information without parental consent, please contact us, and we will take appropriate steps to remove the information from our records.

  1. Updates to Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website or by other reasonable means. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

  1. Contact Us:

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal health information, please contact us using the contact information provided on our website.

By using our website and submitting your personal health information, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy does not guarantee your rights or protections under HIPAA or other applicable privacy laws.