Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/1/2024
Last Updated: 7/3/2025

The Modern Woman (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your protected health information (“PHI”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website themodernwomangynecology.com and in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).

1. Information We Collect: We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information: Name, Date of Birth, Address, Phone number, Email address, Health insurance details, Medical history or information you voluntarily submit via contact forms or appointment scheduling tools

b. Non-Personal Information: IP address, Browser type, Pages visited, Date and time of access

2. How We Use Your Information: We may use your information to:

Provide and manage medical services
Schedule appointments
Respond to inquiries or medical questions
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
Communicate with you regarding your care, billing, or administrative issues

3. Protection of Your Health Information

We implement industry-standard security measures to safeguard your PHI. These include:

Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
Firewalls and intrusion detection systems
Regular software updates and monitoring
Restricted access to PHI to authorized personnel only

4. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your PHI. We may disclose your information:

To healthcare providers involved in your treatment
To health insurance companies for billing purposes
When required by law or legal process
To business associates who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud storage providers), provided they are bound by HIPAA-compliant agreements

5. Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your medical records
Request corrections to your records
Request restrictions on how we use or disclose your information
Request confidential communications (e.g., by email or phone)
File a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Our website may use cookies or analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand user interaction and improve user experience. These do not collect personal or health information and can be disabled in your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Services and Links: Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., patient portals, insurance websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Terms and Conditions:

"SMS opt-in and phone numbers collected for SMS communication purposes will not be shared with any third party and affiliates for marketing purposes"

SMS Consent Communication:

The information (Phone Numbers) obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

2- Types of SMS Communications:

If you have consented to receive text messages from The Modern Woman, LLC., you may receive messages related to the following (provide specific examples):

Customer Care

3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [X] SMS messages per week related to customer care

4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:

Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.

5- Opt-In Method:

You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from The Modern Woman in the following ways:

They message us first by filling out a website form

6- Opt-Out Method:

You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply "STOP" to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.

7- Help:

If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at www.themodrnwomangynecology.com

8- Standard Messaging Disclosures: