Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Leading Edge Medical Diagnostic PC (“Leading Edge,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit or use our website, leadingedgepc.com (the “Site”), or contact us through the Site or by phone, mail, email, or other means. By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

This Privacy Policy is intended to be easy to read and understand. However, it is not intended to replace any HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices that may apply to you as a patient of Leading Edge in connection with your medical care. Where there is a conflict between this Privacy Policy and our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, the HIPAA notice will control for Protected Health Information (“PHI”).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information from you in three main ways: (1) information you provide directly, (2) information we collect automatically, and (3) information we receive from third parties.

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect information that you choose to provide when you use the Site, including:

• Contact information such as your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, and preferred contact method.
• Appointment information such as preferred dates and times, referring physician, requested exam type, and other scheduling details.
• Health-related information that you voluntarily share in order to request or discuss non-urgent appointments or tests. This may include information that qualifies as Protected Health Information (“PHI”) under applicable law.
• Other information you submit through contact forms, email, phone calls, text messages, or other communication channels.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

• IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system;
• Pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, and how you move through the Site;
• Referring URLs and approximate location information (such as city and state).

We may collect this information using cookies, log files, pixels, and similar technologies.

1.3 Information From Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as:

• Referring physicians or healthcare providers;
• Scheduling or patient portal vendors;
• Analytics or advertising providers, where allowed by law.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for purposes including:

• To provide, maintain, and improve the Site and our services;
• To respond to your questions, appointment requests, and other inquiries;
• To schedule, manage, and confirm appointments;
• To communicate with you about your care, our services, or Site updates;
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including healthcare and privacy laws;
• To protect the security and integrity of our systems and prevent fraud or abuse;
• To analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve user experience;
• For any other purpose described to you at the time of collection or with your consent.

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how you use the Site, and improve our services. You can usually control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

• With service providers and vendors who help us operate the Site, schedule appointments, host data, provide technical support, or perform analytics, and who are required to protect your information.
• With your healthcare providers, including referring physicians, when necessary to coordinate your care or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
• For legal, compliance, or safety reasons, including when we believe in good faith that disclosure is required by law, regulation, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Leading Edge, our patients, or others.
• In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, where your information may be transferred as part of the transaction as permitted by law.
• With your consent or at your direction.

Some of the information we handle may be considered Protected Health Information (“PHI”) and may be subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and other healthcare privacy laws. Our use and disclosure of PHI is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable law.

5. Data Security

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no system can be completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of your information transmitted to or from the Site. You use the Site at your own risk.

6. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have certain rights with respect to your personal information, such as the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you;
• Request correction or updates to your personal information;
• Request deletion of certain personal information, subject to legal and medical record requirements;
• Opt out of certain communications (for example, marketing emails or texts), by following the instructions in those communications or contacting us directly.

These rights may not apply to all information, particularly information maintained as part of your medical record where other health privacy laws apply. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you are a resident of the European Union, you must be at least 16 years old to use the Site. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under the applicable age without verifiable parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that we do not own or control, such as external document portals, appointment systems, or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies and terms of use before providing information to them.

9. International Visitors

The Site is intended for users located in the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the Site after any changes means you accept the updated Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, or if you would like to exercise any of your rights described above, you may contact us at:

Leading Edge Medical Diagnostic PC
Email: leadingedgepc@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. You should consult with your own legal counsel to ensure that your privacy practices and policies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.