Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/12/2026

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Michael R. Scoma, MD (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Date of birth

• Any information submitted through contact forms, appointment requests, or patient intake forms

2. Health Information

If you choose to submit medical or health-related information, it may be considered Protected Health Information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

3. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent on the site

• Referring URLs

This information is used for analytics, security, and website improvement purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and appointment requests

• Provide medical and wellness services

• Communicate regarding services, updates, or administrative matters

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or health information.

HIPAA Compliance

We comply with all applicable HIPAA regulations. Any Protected Health Information (PHI) you provide is:

• Used only for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations

• Stored securely using administrative, technical, and physical safeguards

• Shared only as permitted or required by law

If applicable, you may receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) describing your rights under HIPAA in greater detail.

Sharing of Information

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With healthcare providers or partners involved in your care

• With third-party vendors that support our operations (e.g., website hosting, appointment scheduling, communications), subject to confidentiality obligations

• When required by law, court order, or governmental authority

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of our practice or others

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and performance

• Analyze website traffic and usage trends

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including secure data storage and restricted access. While we take privacy seriously, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures

• Request deletion of non-medical information where permitted by law

Requests may be made by contacting us using the information below.

Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Michael R. Scoma, MD
📞 (212) 756-9999