Who We Are
Our website address is: https://cartermdaesthetics.com/ and we’re a group of medical professionals and aestheticians that strive to support our patients to reach their aesthetic goals.
What Personal Data We Collect & Why We Collect It
Media
Our site currently does not allow you to upload any images or media or make comments on blogs or other material. Because of this, there is no additional media or meta-data collection from our team regarding media you could potentially share digitally with our team.
Contact Forms – How We Collect Your Data
All contact forms on our website will request that you provide us with a valid email address and/or phone number and agree to our privacy policy before submitting. The submission of this data is not required and is the sole choice of the individual providing that data. When submitted data is automatically added to various sources (email and customer lists) for future promotional emails and marketing communications, such as deals and featured services. You are able to opt out, unsubscribe, or communicate to our business in writing that you would like excluded from these internal lists.
Cookies
Cookies are utilized by our website to provide easier loading and some data collection from page viewers. Cookies can be managed on any personal device and can be deleted through your web browser at any given time. Our website utilizes cookies solely for faster loading times and to optimize your browsing experience. These cookies will last for one year.
No personal data is scraped from cookies via our company or any other third party for any purposes.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Analytics
All data is subject to review by our company and may be used to contact you in the future unless you decide otherwise. The analysis of this data is not shared or sold for any other purpose.
Who we share your data with
Carter MD Aesthetics does not share your personal data or information with any third party businesses, data collection centers, or agencies for any purpose.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Digital data you submit through our online forms is only collected to make contact with you regarding requested scheduling or service appointments. Your data may be retained indefinitely unless you direct otherwise.
What Rights You Have Over Your Data
You may always request a digital download of the personal and/or medical information we have collected from you, also known as your patient file. You may be subject to identity verification when requesting these types of files digitally according to health information rights and security protocols. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Your Contact Information
Your contact information may be stored securely on our servers to provide future advertisements or contact. You must agree to share your contact information for services or for contacting our company. Contact information is not shared or sold for any other purpose and only serves to make reaching you easier and more effective.
Additional Information
Understanding PHI & EPHI
PHI stands for Protected Health Information and EPHI stands for Electronic Protected Health Information. Both sources of health information may be collected by our team through services and consultation as well as consent from you. It is your choice to determine what information you would like to share, but some examples include: allergies, recent operations, health status, current diseases, and more. All handling of PHI and EPHI is guided through HIPAA guidelines, of which, Carter MD Aesthetics is compliant.
How We Protect Your Data & HIPAA Compliance
We take the standard procedure for protecting your data and any information you share with us. Through firewalls, antivirus, and security checks we make sure that our site is safe and will handle your data responsibly. If your data is compromised or shared unintentionally you will receive a notice with steps to take to protect any of your information. This may include necessary encryption services for data shared with our business.
Carter MD Aesthetics is current and compliant with all HIPAA designated protections and follows that guideline to store and protect any health information we collect from you. Your personal health data is never shared with other providers without your written consent. Again, you may always request your patient file from our team.
Learn More About HIPAA & Compliance
We invite you to learn more about HIPAA through their online resources by clicking here.
What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place
Any data that we store is kept by third party providers and follows their internal data breach and backup policies as well as any privacy policies these providers have in place. This includes protection and security of any data you share with our company.
What Third Parties We Receive Data From
Currently our agency does not purchase, receive, or obtain any third party data from any sources. All data collected is openly shared by individuals who choose to do so. We routinely perform audits to ensure all data is being stored, collected, and handled in accordance with state and federal laws as well as HIPAA for PHI and EPHI.
What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data. Automation happens typically through our website through automatic emails that are sent to you for confirmation of submission of a contact form through our website. This automation does not collect any additional information or data and all contact information submitted is only viewed by the necessary staff at Carter MD Aesthetics.
Canceling/Unsubscribing from Potential Email & Marketing Communications
If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from any promotional emails or marketing communications that can be completed directly from the email or marketing communication itself, or by following the unsubscribe instructions of that media. You may also provide written requests to remove yourself from any of these marketing efforts. You are not required to remain subscribed and the deletion of your data can be requested by reaching out to your team.
How to Reach Our Team for Data Inquiries or Complaints
Our team is always available to assist you or hear complaints regarding your data privacy and protection. You may reach out to us directly via our contact page OR by calling us at: (717) 735-3900. Our team is dedicated to seeking solutions to any barriers you may encounter regarding your services and/or personal data shared with our agency.
Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements – HIPAA
You are welcome to search our disclosures to determine more information about our business. We take steps to openly share what we feel is appropriate to our industry and more importantly our customers. We always disclose any data or information that is required through law and that can be located by contacting our company. All of our data storage and practices are guided through HIPAA (The Health Portability And Accountability Act) and ensures that compliance is maintained and your health information, both physical and electronic, is safe and private.
