Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 2024
Chironetics Chiropractic & Sports Rehab (formally Venegas Chiropractic, Professional Corporation) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website chironetics.net
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Any other information you voluntarily submit via forms (e.g., appointment requests)
Protected Health Information (PHI):
We do not collect PHI through this website unless you voluntarily submit it via a secure, HIPAA-compliant form. Do not share sensitive medical information through regular contact forms or email.
Automatically Collected Data:
Our site may collect non-identifiable information such as:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
Provide chiropractic services (when applicable)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal information or PHI.
3. HIPAA Compliance
We take the privacy and security of your health information seriously. Any PHI shared with us is protected in accordance with HIPAA standards. We use secure methods (such as encrypted forms and HIPAA-compliant software) to collect, transmit, and store any PHI.
Note: Do not use non-secure forms on this site to submit health information. For secure communication, please call our office or use our HIPAA-compliant patient portal.
4. Disclosure of Information
We may disclose your information:
To comply with legal obligations
To our service providers (e.g., scheduling software, email services) that adhere to strict privacy and security requirements
With your explicit consent
5. Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your personal information and PHI, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards.
6. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party services (e.g., scheduling apps, payment processors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your PHI
Request corrections to your PHI
Request limitations on how we use or share your PHI
File a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:
Chironetics Chiropractic & Sports Rehab
1029 Pico St #200, San Fernando, CA 91340
(323) 284-2667
info@chironetics.net