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Privacy Policy
Your privacy and the protection of your health information is important to us.
Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Genesis Health ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.genesishealthny.com (the "Site"), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information You Provide
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Fill out forms on our Site (e.g., appointment requests, contact forms)
- Subscribe to email newsletters
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Contact us via email or phone
This may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Health-related information (if submitted via contact forms)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you access our Site, we may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Referring URLs
- Pages visited and time spent on our site
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, personalize content, and deliver targeted advertisements.
A. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functionality (e.g., session management, security) |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website |
| Advertising Cookies | Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences and settings |
B. Specific Technologies We Use
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
Google Ads Conversion Tracking
We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. This helps us understand which ads lead to actions on our website, such as appointment bookings.
Learn more: Google Ads Privacy
Meta (Facebook) Pixel
We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, to understand the actions people take on our website, and to deliver targeted advertisements to users who have visited our site.
Learn more: Meta Privacy Policy
3. Interest-Based Advertising
We may participate in interest-based advertising (also known as targeted advertising or retargeting). This means that third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites, including our Site, to deliver advertisements that may be relevant to your interests.
How Retargeting Works
If you visit our website, you may later see advertisements for Genesis Health on other websites you visit, such as social media platforms or news sites. This is based on your previous interaction with our Site.
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the following industry tools:
- Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
- European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.eu
You can also manage your ad preferences directly with these platforms:
- Google Ad Settings: adssettings.google.com
- Meta (Facebook) Ad Preferences: facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
Note: Opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
4. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and appointment requests
- Provide healthcare services (if requested via forms)
- Send you health-related content or promotions
- Improve our website and services
- Monitor usage trends and measure performance
- Deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests
- Comply with legal obligations
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information with:
- Third-party service providers (e.g., email marketing platforms, scheduling tools, analytics providers)
- Advertising partners (for retargeting purposes, as described above)
- Legal authorities if required by law
- Partners only if necessary for delivering services you've requested
All vendors are required to protect your data under contractual obligations.
6. HIPAA Compliance
If you provide health-related information, we handle it in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect patient information.
Important: Information submitted through general website forms (such as contact forms or newsletter signups) may not be protected under HIPAA. For secure communication of health information, please use our patient portal or contact our office directly.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal 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.
Retention Periods
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 2 years from submission |
| Email newsletter subscribers | Until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days |
| Website analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Advertising data | 180 days (per platform policies) |
| Medical records | As required by New York State law (minimum 6 years) |
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 15).
8. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked.
Our Response to DNT Signals: Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 3 to manage your privacy preferences.
9. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information.
Your Rights
- Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, and sold about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete the personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using one of the methods below:
- Email: info@genesishealth.nyc
- Phone: (212) 644-9100
- Mail: 425 Madison Avenue, 14th Floor, New York, NY 10017
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
- Identifiers (name, email address, phone number, IP address)
- Internet or other electronic network activity information (browsing history, search history)
- Geolocation data (approximate location based on IP address)
- Professional or employment-related information (if provided)
- Health information (if voluntarily provided through forms)
10. Your Choices
You can:
- Opt-out of email marketing by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email
- Opt-out of interest-based advertising using the tools in Section 3
- Disable cookies in your browser settings (note: this may affect site functionality)
- Request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us
11. Security
We use encryption, secure hosting, and industry-standard practices to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
12. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
14. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy, how your information is used, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Genesis Health
Phone: (212) 644-9100
Email: info@genesishealth.nyc
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