Effective Date: 5-20-2024
Cody Drug is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable laws.
1. Information we collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, and other identifiers.
- Health Information: Medical history, prescription details, physician information, and other health-related data.
- Payment Information: Credit card numbers, billing addresses, and other payment-related information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide pharmacy services and manage your prescriptions.
- Communicate with you regarding your health and services.
- Process payments and insurance claims.
- Improve our services and website.
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. How We Treat Protected Health Information (PHI)
At Cody Drug, we treat your Protected Health Information (PHI) with the utmost care and confidentiality. We implement various safeguards to ensure the privacy and security of your PHI, including:
- Physical Safeguards: Secure areas for data storage.
- Technical Safeguards: Encryption, firewalls, and secure user authentication protocols.
- Administrative Safeguards: Policies and training for employees on data protection.
We only use and disclose PHI as necessary to provide you with services, manage your care, and comply with legal requirements.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your information in the following circumstances:
- To You or Your Authorized Representatives: We will share your information with you or individuals you have authorized.
- Healthcare Providers: To your doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate your care.
- Insurance Companies: For billing and payment purposes.
- Business Associates: To vendors and contractors who perform services on our behalf, provided they agree to protect your information.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as in response to a court order or subpoena.
5. Your Rights Regarding Protected Health Information
You have the following rights regarding your health information:
- Access and Copies: You can request access to or copies of your health information.
- Amendments: You can request corrections to your health information.
- Restrictions: You can request restrictions on how we use or disclose your information.
- Confidential Communications: You can request that we communicate with you in a specific manner or location.
- Accounting of Disclosures: You can request a list of certain disclosures of your health information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our privacy official listed below.
6. Data Security
We implement various security measures to protect your information, including:
- Physical Safeguards: Secure areas for data storage.
- Technical Safeguards: Encryption, firewalls, and secure user authentication protocols.
- Administrative Safeguards: Policies and training for employees on data protection.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:
1505 S Broadway Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Email: info@codydrugrx.com
9. Privacy Official Contact Information
For further information about our privacy policies, or to exercise your rights regarding your health information, please contact:
Privacy Official: Nan Bass
Cody Drug
1505 S Broadway Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Email: info@codydrugrx.com
We are only licensed to serve Texas.