Privacy Policy – Alam Medical
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Location Covered: Alam Medical – 1755 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park, NY 11729
Contact: alammedicalny@gmail.com|(631) 778-4048
Fax: (646) 452-4617
Alam Medical (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal, medical, and digital information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information when you visit alammedical.com, schedule appointments, or receive care at our Deer Park, New York office.
1. Information We Collect
We collect only the data necessary to deliver medical care, run our practice, and improve services in compliance with HIPAA, HITECH, and applicable New York State privacy laws.
A. Personal & Medical Information
Insurance details and payment information
Medical history, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, test results, visit notes
Appointment history and communications with our staff or providers
B. Website & Technical Data
IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Pages visited, time on site, referring/exit pages
Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies from platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Meta/Facebook Pixel
C. Third-Party Sources
Insurance carriers, laboratories, pharmacies, and referral providers who participate in your care
Appointment platforms such as Zocdoc when you schedule through their system
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used only as permitted by HIPAA, HITECH, and New York law to:
Provide, coordinate, and manage your medical care
Schedule appointments and send reminders
Process insurance claims and payments
Communicate about your health and services
Operate, maintain, and improve our website and internal systems
Conduct secure analytics and quality improvement
Run digital advertising campaigns (Google Ads and Meta Ads) based on anonymized site activity—never using Protected Health Information (PHI) for ad targeting
Comply with legal, regulatory, and public-health requirements
3. How We Share Your Information
We never sell your personal or medical information. We may share data only as allowed by HIPAA and New York State law:
- Treatment – With other healthcare providers involved in your care
Payment – With insurance plans and billing processors
Operations – For quality review, staff training, audits, or secure technology services
Business Associates – HIPAA-compliant vendors (EHR platforms, scheduling tools, analytics services) bound by Business Associate Agreements
Legal & Safety – When required by law, court order, or to prevent an imminent threat to health or safety
4. Digital Tracking & Advertising
Our website uses cookies, analytics, and pixels to measure performance and improve services.
We may run Google Ads and Meta Ads to promote our practice. These tools may track anonymized site activity (e.g., pages viewed) to deliver ads to visitors after they leave our site (retargeting).
We do not link Protected Health Information (PHI) to advertising data.
You can opt out of cookie-based advertising through:
Your browser’s “Do Not Track” or cookie-blocking settings
5. Your Privacy Rights
Access and obtain a copy of your medical records
Request corrections to your records
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Receive an accounting of disclosures
Request confidential communications (alternative phone or email)
Opt out of non-essential marketing communications
File a privacy complaint with Alam Medical or the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS)
To exercise these rights, email alammedicalny@gmail.com or send a written request to:
Privacy Officer
Alam Medical
1755 Deer Park Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
6. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
Encrypted electronic medical records and secure HTTPS/SSL transmission
Role-based access controls and mandatory HIPAA training
Continuous system monitoring, vulnerability testing, and regular security audits
Off-site backups and breach-notification procedures
While we follow industry best practices, no system is 100% secure. We will notify affected individuals promptly if a breach occurs.
7. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without verified parental or guardian consent.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (including Zocdoc and insurance portals). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in laws or business practices. Updates will be posted with a revised Effective Date. Significant changes will be announced on our website or by email when required.
10. Contact Us
For questions, privacy requests, or complaints, please contact:
Privacy Officer
Alam Medical
1755 Deer Park Avenue
Deer Park, NY 11729
Phone: (631) 778-4048
Email: alammedicalny@gmail.com
Legal Notice: This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and does not create any contractual rights beyond those required by applicable law. Alam Medical encourages all patients to review this policy regularly and contact our Privacy Officer with any concerns.
