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Carya Medical  LLC values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you use SMS texting service.

Terms and Conditions:

You agree to receive informational messages (account notifications, etc.) from Carya Medical/Renata Angelini, MD. Message frequency varies. You can opt out at any time by revoking the signed consent form and informing the office staff. Please note that you will still receive automatic appointment reminders from the Electronic Medical Record System that contains no personal data and it is not considered SMS texting. 

1. Information We Collect

When you opt-in to SMS texting service, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information: Your name, phone number, and any other information you provide to us through text.
Health Information: Any medical information you share via SMS (e.g., appointment details, health inquiries) may be considered protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information collected from SMS messages to:

Send you health tips, or important updates related to your care.
Communicate with you regarding treatment, billing, or other administrative matters.
Respond to inquiries or provide requested information.

3.  Disclosure of Information
We do not share or sell your information to third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. We may disclose information as required:

To Comply with Legal Obligations: To comply with federal, state, or local laws and regulations.
With Your Consent: If you give us explicit permission to share your information.
With service providers: to perform the service on our behalf

*All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties. *

4. Protection of Your Information

We take precautions to protect the privacy and security of your information. However, please be aware:

No System is Fully Secure: Although we strive to use secure methods to protect your information, SMS texting may not be fully secure. There is a risk that unauthorized individuals may intercept SMS messages.
User Responsibility: We advise you to avoid sharing sensitive information, such as social security numbers, via SMS.

5. Your Choices

Opt-Out: You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by revoking the Formal consent signed. Once you opt out, you will no longer receive SMS messages but may still receive communications through other means (e.g., email or phone) and through our electronic medical record appointment reminder. 

6. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through SMS or by posting the updated policy on our website.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Carya Medical LLC 

Renata Angelini, MD
540 NW University blvd suite 203

Port St Lucie, FL 34986
Ph: (754)212-4625
Fax: (754)212-4630
Email: info@drangelini.com