Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 24, 2025

  1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Parkside Family Medicine Corporation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information when you visit our website and use our services, including our SMS communications. Your privacy is important to us. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

  1. Definitions
  • “Personal Information” means any information that identifies or can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and any other information you provide to us.
  • “Sensitive Information” means information that includes, but is not limited to, health information, financial information, and other data that is subject to additional privacy and security protections.
  • “SMS Communications” refers to text messages sent to your mobile phone for marketing, promotions, service updates, or customer support.
  1. Information We Collect
  2. Information You Provide Directly
  • Contact Information: When you register, subscribe, or otherwise interact with our website, you may provide personal information including your name, email address, and telephone number.
  • SMS Opt-In Data: When you opt in to receive SMS communications, we collect your mobile phone number.
  • Transactional Information: Information related to any services or products you may purchase, including billing and shipping addresses.
  • Communication Data: Information you submit via contact forms, surveys, or any other interactive features of our website.
  1. Information Collected Automatically
  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our website, such as pages viewed, links clicked, and the duration of your visits.
  • Technical Data: Details such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, device type, and information collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
  • Location Data: If you enable location services, we may collect geographic location data to enhance your experience.
  1. Third-Party Data
  • We may receive information about you from third-party sources (e.g., business partners, social media platforms) to help improve our services and ensure a seamless user experience.
  1. How We Use Your Information
  2. To Provide and Improve Our Services
  • Website Functionality: To operate, maintain, and enhance the functionality of our website.
  • Service Delivery: To process transactions, manage accounts, and provide customer support.
  1. Communications
  • General Communications: To send you newsletters, updates, and other marketing communications if you have opted in.
  • SMS Communications: To send you SMS messages (4-6 messages per month) for marketing, promotions, service updates, and customer support. Standard message and data rates may apply.
  • Notifications: To alert you about changes to our services, security alerts, and account-related information.
  1. Analytics and Research
  • To analyze trends, track user engagement, and gather demographic information to help us improve our website and services.
  1. Legal and Security Purposes
  • To comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and protect the rights, property, or safety of Parkside Family Medicine Corporation, our users, or others.
  1. Data Sharing and Disclosure
  2. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., website hosting, data analytics, SMS messaging). These vendors are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your data.

  1. Legal Requirements

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to a valid request by a governmental authority (e.g., a court or regulatory agency).

  1. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. In such cases, we will notify you of any change in ownership or the use of your personal information.

  1. Aggregated and De-Identified Data

We may share aggregated or de-identified data that does not directly identify you for research or analytical purposes.

  1. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no internet-based service is completely secure. You acknowledge that there are inherent risks associated with transmitting information over the internet, and we cannot guarantee complete security.

  1. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. When the data is no longer needed, we will securely dispose of it.

  1. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including:

  • Access: The right to request access to your personal data.
  • Correction: The right to request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: The right to object to certain types of processing.
  • Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format. To exercise these rights, please contact us at contact@parksidemmj.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
  1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand your interactions with our site. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our website.

  1. International Data Transfers

If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: contact@parksidemmj.com
Address: 515 W Chelten Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144