Website Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health of Manhattan PLLC, operating as vipsiv.com (“VIPS IV”), we value your privacy beyond our healthcare services. This Privacy Policy governs the collection, use, and protection of personal information gathered through our website, distinct from the health-related data addressed in our HIPAA Privacy Policy. We comply with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, New York’s SHIELD Act (NY Gen. Bus. Law §899-aa), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), ensuring a discreet and secure online experience.

Information We Collect

We collect non-health personal information via vipsiv.com:
Voluntary Data: Name, email, and contact details you provide through inquiries or newsletter sign-ups (excluding health-related bookings, covered by our HIPAA policy).
Automatic Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies (small data files) for site functionality, performance, and analytics.
Anonymous Data: Demographic details (e.g., age, gender) collected optionally via surveys, not linked to your identity.

Use of Information

We use this data to:
Enhance your website experience (e.g., navigation, performance analytics).
Communicate non-health updates, promotions, or surveys (opt-out available).
Analyze trends to refine our online offerings.

Sharing Information

We may share non-health data:
With service providers (e.g., website analytics, email platforms) under strict confidentiality agreements, not covered by HIPAA Business Associate rules.
As required by law (e.g., court orders) or to protect our rights, safety, or property, per NY SHIELD Act.
We never sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.

Cookies & Tracking

Cookies and similar technologies help us operate and improve vipsiv.com. They may:
Ensure site functionality (e.g., remembering preferences).
Track usage patterns via third-party analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may limit site features. We don’t use cookies to collect health data (see HIPAA policy).

Children’s Privacy

We don’t knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, per COPPA. If such data is inadvertently collected, we’ll delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe this has occurred.

Security

We employ physical, technical, and procedural safeguards (e.g., encryption, access controls) to protect non-health data, per NY SHIELD Act standards. If a breach affects this data, we’ll notify you as required by law.

Third-Party Links

Vipsiv.com may link to external sites with separate privacy policies. We’re not responsible for their practices.

Your Choices

Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails by emailing [email protected] or using the “unsubscribe” link in communications.
Cookies: Manage via browser settings or opt-out tools on vipsiv.com (if implemented).

Policy Updates

We may update this policy, posting changes at vipsiv.com with an effective date. Significant shifts will prompt email notification.
Contact Us
For questions about this policy:
Nurse Practitioner in Adult Health of Manhattan PLLC dba vipsiv.com
Phone: 347-410-6698
Contact us: click here to submit online form to contact us.
Effective Date: March 16, 2025