Privacy Policy
At Bella Mac Injectors, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act (Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 181).
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies you as an individual or relates to an identifiable individual ("Personal Information"). This includes:
•Contact Information: Name, address, telephone number, and email address.
•Medical Information (Protected Health Information - PHI): Health history, treatment records, medication lists, and before-and-after photographs.
•Payment Information: Credit card details and billing address (processed through secure, encrypted third-party providers).
•Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and usage data when you visit our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
•Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your aesthetic treatments and related services.
•Payment: To bill and collect payment for services provided.
•Healthcare Operations: To conduct quality assessment, improvement activities, and general business management.
•Communications: To send appointment reminders, treatment follow-ups, and marketing communications (only with your explicit consent).
•Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may disclose your information:
•To Business Associates: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., scheduling software, secure cloud storage) and are contractually obligated to protect your data.
•With Your Authorization: We will obtain your written consent before using or disclosing your PHI for marketing purposes or using your before-and-after photos.
•As Required by Law: To public health authorities, law enforcement, or in response to a subpoena or court order.
4. Your Rights Under HIPAA & Texas Law
You have the following rights regarding your medical information:
•Access: You may request to inspect and obtain a copy of your medical and billing records.
•Amendment: You may request that we correct information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
•Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of certain disclosures we have made of your PHI.
•Restriction Requests: You may request that we limit how we use or disclose your PHI for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations.
•Electronic Disclosure Notice: In accordance with Texas law, we must provide notice that your PHI may be subject to electronic disclosure. By using our services, you acknowledge this notice.
5. Data Security
We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your information. This includes encrypted data transmission, secure servers, and strict access controls for our staff.
6. Website & Cookies
Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your user experience. You can choose to set your web browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
7. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date."
8. Contact Us & Complaints
If you have questions about this policy or believe your privacy rights have been violated, please contact us:
Bella Mac Injectors Houston, TX Phone: (562) 519-7877