Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/10/2024
Southeast Kidney Associates (“SKA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your
privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information on our website,
www.southeastkidney.com, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws.

HIPAA Compliance and Protection of Personal Health Information (PHI)

SKA is a HIPAA-compliant healthcare provider. As such, we do not collect, store, or share
any personally identifiable health information (PHI) through our website. We do not request
or require users to submit medical records, personal health data, or other sensitive
information through our website.

Information We Do Not Collect

To maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, SKA does not:
• Collect or store Protected Health Information (PHI) through our website.
• Use forms, cookies, or tracking tools to gather medical or personal data.
• Share, sell, or disclose any personal health information to third parties.

Website Usage and Cookies

SKA may collect general, non-personal website usage data through cookies and analytics
tools to improve website functionality and enhance user experience. This information may
include:
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited on our website
• Time spent on each page
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect
access to the website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for informational purposes. SKA is not
responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage users to review
the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect the
integrity of our website. However, as no online platform can be guaranteed to be 100%
secure, we advise users not to share personal or medical information through our website.

Communication via Website

If you contact SKA through our website, such as via email or a contact form, please do not
include any personal health information. Communications with SKA do not establish a
doctor-patient relationship and should not be used for urgent medical needs.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

SKA reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in
regulations, technology, or business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the
revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact
us at:

Southeast Kidney Associates

1275 Cleveland Ave. East Point, GA 30344
P. (404)761-0819
F. (404)768-2336

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not
agree, please discontinue use of our website