1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://imbumedspa.com.
2. Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you’re using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture becomes visible to the public.
3. Media
If you upload images to the website, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the site can download and extract location data from images posted online.
4. Cookies
- If you leave a comment, you may opt into saving your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience, so you don’t need to re-enter your details on subsequent comments. These cookies last for one year.
- We use temporary cookies to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded upon closing your browser.
- Login cookies last for two days and screen options cookies for a year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps your login active for two weeks. Logout removes all login cookies.
- If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie saves the post ID of the article, expiring after one day.
5. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content, such as videos, images, and articles from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has visited the other site, which may collect data, use cookies, and monitor interaction if you’re logged into those services.
6. Who We Share Your Data With
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
7. How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, it and its metadata are retained indefinitely to streamline follow-up comments. For users who register, we store their personal information indefinitely in their user profile. Registered users may see, edit, or delete personal information, with the exception of their username. Website administrators can also access and modify user information.
8. What Rights You Have Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request deletion of any personal data we hold, except data we must retain for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
9. Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities
As a healthcare provider, we adhere to the Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Below is a summary of patient rights and responsibilities as established by Florida law:
Patient Rights
- Respect & Privacy: Patients have the right to respectful treatment that upholds their privacy and dignity.
- Clear Communication: Patients have the right to prompt responses to questions and to be informed about the identities of care providers.
- Support Services: Information about available support services, including interpreter services if needed, will be provided upon request.
- Accompaniment: Patients may have someone accompany them in accessible areas unless it compromises health and safety.
- Rules Awareness: Patients have the right to be informed of rules governing their conduct.
- Information Disclosure: Patients will be given information about their diagnosis, treatment plans, risks, and prognosis.
- Treatment Refusal: Patients may refuse treatment unless otherwise mandated by law.
- Financial Resources: Information on financial resources and counseling is available upon request.
- Medicare Information: Medicare patients have the right to know if Medicare assignment is accepted.
- Cost Estimate: Patients can request an estimate of medical charges before treatment.
- Billing Transparency: A clear, itemized bill will be provided, with explanations available upon request.
- Non-Discrimination: Medical treatment is accessible to all, regardless of race, religion, handicap, or payment source.
- Emergency Care: Patients are entitled to treatment for any emergency medical condition that risks deterioration without prompt care.
- Research Participation: Patients will be informed if their treatment involves experimental research and may consent or refuse participation.
- Grievances: Patients may express grievances regarding rights violations through a formal procedure with our facility and the relevant licensing agency.
Patient Responsibilities
- Providing Information: Patients must provide complete health-related information, including past illnesses, medications, and any current complaints.
- Condition Changes: Any changes in health status should be reported promptly to the healthcare provider.
- Understanding Instructions: Patients should communicate any lack of understanding about their treatment plan or expectations.
- Following Treatment: Patients are responsible for following prescribed treatment plans.
- Keeping Appointments: Patients should maintain appointments or notify the facility in advance if unable to attend.
- Accepting Responsibility for Treatment Refusal: Patients are responsible for the consequences of refusing treatment or not following medical advice.
- Timely Financial Obligation: Patients must ensure that financial obligations are met promptly.
- Adhering to Rules: Compliance with facility rules and regulations related to patient care and conduct is expected.
This privacy policy ensures both the transparency of our data practices and your rights as a patient. For any questions regarding this policy or your rights, please contact us directly.