Who we are
Our website address is: https://tnkidney.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. They will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor had visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users who register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except that they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Patient Communication
Patient communication, including text messages and phone calls, is managed through our Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system provided by iSalus Healthcare. This system ensures that all communications comply with HIPAA privacy standards and our own strict confidentiality requirements. For more details on how your health information is handled, please review the iSalus Healthcare Privacy Policy.
Terms and Conditions for SMS and Email Communication
By opting into SMS and email communications through our EMR system, you agree to the following terms:
- Consent: You may opt into receiving SMS and email communications during your in-person visit or while setting up your account in our patient portal. This consent allows us to use these methods to communicate about appointments and any documentation required for your care.
- Privacy: All communications sent via SMS or email through our EMR system are treated with the utmost confidentiality and in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving SMS or email communications at any time by replying with “STOP” to any text message or by adjusting your communication preferences in the patient portal. Opting out will not affect your ability to receive other forms of communication from us.
- Usage: SMS and email will be used primarily for appointment reminders and related health communications. They will not be used for marketing or promotional purposes unless explicitly consented to separately.
- Responsibility: You are responsible for ensuring that the contact information provided to us is accurate and current. We are not liable for communications sent to incorrect or outdated contact information.
- Changes to Terms: We reserve the right to update these terms at any time. You will be notified of any changes through our patient portal or via SMS/email if you are currently opted in to such communications.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
