Privacy Policy
Vincent J. Giaimo, D.D.S., L.L.C.
Effective Date: (05/25/2025)
Thank you for visiting our website. At Vincent J. Giaimo, D.D.S., L.L.C., we are committed to respecting and protecting your privacy, including your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the information you provide through our website. By using our site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will apply moving forward—not retroactively. Please review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information.
1. Collected Information
We collect personal information such as your name, phone number, email address, and any other information you voluntarily submit through forms or emails. This may also include health-related information if you choose to share it when scheduling an appointment or contacting us.
This information is used solely to fulfill your request unless you give explicit permission for it to be used for other purposes.
2. Use and Disclosure of Information
We may share your information with government agencies or trusted service providers for the following purposes:
- When required by law or for legal investigations.
- To protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud.
- To support services such as website maintenance, form processing, and email communication.
We only share the minimum necessary information and require these service providers to maintain strict confidentiality. We do not sell or share your personal information with unaffiliated third parties for marketing purposes.
3. HIPAA Compliance
We are committed to protecting your health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any Protected Health Information (PHI) you provide via our website is treated confidentially and used only for its intended purpose, such as scheduling appointments or responding to inquiries.
We work only with service providers who have signed Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) and who agree to follow HIPAA requirements for data security and privacy.
4. Secure Communications
Our website uses SSL encryption to help protect information transmitted between your browser and our site. However, standard email and web forms may not be fully secure for transmitting sensitive health details. We advise you not to include medical or personal health information in any online form unless it is explicitly labeled as secure.
For sensitive communications, we encourage you to contact our office directly by phone or use secure tools we may provide.
5. Cookies and Website Analytics
We may collect non-personal and aggregate data to analyze how visitors use our site. This may include:
- Number of visitors to each page
- Time spent on the site
- Types of browsers used
This data helps us improve the website experience and does not personally identify you.
6. Links to Other Sites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not under our control. These sites may have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the content or practices of other websites.
7. Your Rights and Our Notice of Privacy Practices
For more detailed information about how we handle your medical information, including your rights under HIPAA, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices, available at our office or upon request.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to make changes to this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted here, and the effective date at the top of the page will be updated. Continued use of the website after changes indicates your agreement to the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we protect your information, please contact us at:
Vincent J. Giaimo, D.D.S., L.L.C.
178 Clizbe Ave., Suite 1
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Phone: (518) 843-9177