Privacy Policy for EMK Incorporated
Effective Date: June 2025
At EMK Incorporated, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
When you contact us, schedule a service, or complete forms, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, address, and other relevant personal details.
Health Information (Protected Health Information – PHI):
In the course of providing personal support services (such as assistance with medication, transportation to medical appointments, or companionship), we may collect limited health-related information. This information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and we handle it with the highest standards of privacy and confidentiality.
Usage Data:
We may collect non-personal information such as your browser type, IP address, the pages you visit, and the time spent on our site.
Cookies:
Our website may use cookies to optimize performance and analyze site usage. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
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Provide and coordinate services
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Communicate with you about appointments or service updates
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Improve our website and service offerings
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Fulfill legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell or share your personal or health information for marketing purposes.
3. HIPAA Compliance and Health Information
EMK Incorporated complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) when handling any personal health information (PHI). This means:
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We only collect PHI necessary to provide services.
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We use PHI solely for coordinating care and related administrative purposes.
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We limit access to PHI to only those team members who need it to perform their duties.
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We do not disclose PHI to third parties without your explicit written consent, unless required by law.
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We implement administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your health information.
You have the right to access, amend, or request a restriction on the use of your PHI. Contact us using the information at the end of this policy for any HIPAA-related inquiries.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We take data protection seriously. We use secure systems, limit access to sensitive data, and follow industry best practices to protect your information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
5. Sharing Your Information
We may share information:
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With professionals or service partners who assist us in providing services (under confidentiality agreements)
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When required to do so by law or legal process
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With your consent or at your direction
6. Your Rights and Choices
You may:
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Opt out of non-essential communications
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Request access to or deletion of your personal data
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Update your contact preferences
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Request restrictions or corrections to your PHI (if applicable)
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 18.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Revisions will be posted on this page with the new effective date.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal or health information, contact:
If you believe your HIPAA rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at
www.hhs.gov.
