Safety
At CaringMeds.com, all of your personal information is protected by our Secure Server Software (SSL) which fully encrypts and protects all of your personal data (name, address, credit card number) so that it cannot be read by anyone over the internet.
Your Privacy
CaringMeds.com, because it respects the privacy of our customers, has established this Policy for our users and members to maintain their privacy as set forth below. What follows is the explanation of why, what and how we gather information from you. We also describe the way in which we use the information that we gather. There are also mechanisms set forth below on how you can let us know if you wish to limit the use of that information. Our Privacy Policy is part of the website located at www.CaringMeds.com, and governs your use of the website. The Website is owned by CaringMeds.com, (the “Company”).
All persons using this website or registering to be a member must be 18 years of age or older.
Since we began on the internet, the Company has always provided our customers and users with the highest caliber of goods, coupled with excellent customer service. We have provided access to useful information about our products and we hope we have created a very pleasant internet experience. We need to retain your personal information to allow us and/or certain third parties to communicate with you. The information is also used to process your orders and provide a more personal experience. We use the information to let you take advantage of promotions and discounts.
What information about you do we compile?
Through our Website and any affiliated websites and emails, all information that you give us whether placing an order, emailing us, joining in a contest, membership and/or promotion or otherwise, is collected by us. We collect the following information: your name, address, telephone number, email address, birth date, billing information (credit card number, expiration date and billing address), products purchased, all appropriate promotion codes and information. If a gift is sent, the recipients’ name, address, message and any other information you provide to us may also be collected.
What are “cookies” and “action tags” and how are they utilized?
A “cookie” is a file stored on your computer by a website which identifies you by a particular identification code. This cookie allows us to know that you are a customer and retains information about your use of our website. It also allows us to make certain features available to you. If you wish to stop the use of cookies, you can do so by through the Help Menu on the toolbar of most web browsers. However, the cookies allow you to take full advantage of all features on the website.
CaringMeds.com has certain relationships with third parties who may obtain non-personal information from the Cookies that are placed on the website which will assist in analyzing both our customers and our business. The website also uses web-based technology called “Action Tags” which are also referred to as web beacons or single pixel gifs. These Action Tags will anonymously track purchase usage and/or other web activity. Such Action Tags will are sometimes utilized by us or third parties to provide data for the purpose of tracking. In no event does the Action Tags collection or transfer personal information.
The Website
On occasion our website may carry advertisements from unrelated third parties. Some advertisements will be personalized to the online activities expressed by such user. You may opt out of receiving such advertising. Such opting out once again relies upon an opt out Cookie. Therefore, if you delete Cookies, you will have to repeat the process of opting out. This also applies should you use a different computer. You may opt out by going to our website clicking on the help menu and then clicking on the “unsubscribe from e-mail promotions” and then enter your e-mail address and click the submit button. Please remember if you opt out, you may still receive advertisements but they will not be delivered based upon the behavior data that is in the possession of the opted out companies.
Information collected from you and our use of it.
All information collected from you is used by us to take orders, send emails to you and provide the most efficient and fast internet experience. It allows us to offer you special deals, discounts and promotions. We also make information available (but not credit card numbers or expiration dates, unless consented by you) to third parties including but not limited to, those who trade or rent information for direct marketing purposes. However, we do not make email addresses available to third parties (except to our Affiliates, subcontractors or agents acting on our behalf in compliance with this Privacy Policy) or any Successors to our business unless you have given your consent. If you do not want us to share your information follow the directions set forth below.
In the event we merge, consolidate, sell, or transfer all or substantially all of the assets of our Company by, with, or into another company (a “Successor”), one of the assets which would generally be transferred is the information we collect from our customers and users. However, the use of this information by any Successor would still be governed by the terms of this Privacy Policy, as amended from time to time, including any amendment after such transaction. You will continue to have the right to opt-out of sharing your information with third parties.
Information will be disclosed to comply with any law, regulation, governmental or law enforcement request, or judicial process. It will also be disclosed if the disclosure is needed or necessary for the proper operation of our website, including but not limited to the conduct of promotions and contests, etc. Disclosure may also be required to protect our rights, or the rights of our Affiliates, users, customers, etc.
Any user ID and password used in connection with our website is our property and is to be used by you for your use of our website. Each individual using our website is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their password. Since you are responsible for your password, any activities with the use of your password are your responsibility, whether or not authorized by you. We request that you immediately notify us of any unauthorized use of your password or any other information.
CaringMeds.com, is operated in the United States. If you are located in the European Union or elsewhere outside the United States, please be aware that any information you provide to us will be transferred to the United States. By using the Website or providing us with your information, you hereby consent to this transfer. In addition, if you provide data to us about other individuals (such as your gift recipients), you agree that you have obtained consent from each such individual to the submission and processing of such information under the terms of this Privacy Policy, including without limitation the transfer of such data to the United States. Although we will collect and use your information only as stated in this Privacy Policy, laws generally applicable to the protection of personal data in the United States may not be as stringent as those in some users’ home jurisdictions.
There are certain occasions when ads for our products and services may appear on third-party websites. On some occasions, such websites and services deliver the advertisements based upon a user’s past behavior. This is commonly referred to as a targeted advertising, interest based advertising or behavioral online advertising. In general, such advertising is not based upon a user’s personal information but upon a user’s activities online.
With respect to such third-party websites, we do not control such third-parties. In addition, since the third-party websites are independent we could not and do not control how they collect and use data about your online activities. You have the ability to opt out and if you do so, you may still receive certain advertisements but they will not be delivered to you based upon the data possessed by third-party companies in which you have opted out. You may opt out by going to our website clicking on the help menu and then clicking on the “unsubscribe from e-mail promotions” and then enter your e-mail address and click the submit button. The process of opting out relies upon an opt out Cookie so if a user should delete all Cookies, you will have to repeat the process.
There are times when we might combine certain information received from a user on our website, e-mails, regular mail, fax and/or telephone from our affiliates and third parties. This material is utilized to create a better shopping environment and to communicate with you in accordance with our Privacy Policy. It is further to be noted that any personal user information entered on any of our public forums which is set forth in our Terms of Use including, but not limited to, contests, surveys, discussion groups, reviews, etc. are not protected by our Privacy Policy and same may be collected, shared or used by us and third parties, including contacting the user. Any information from a user that is posted on any of our public forums, the user discloses at their own risk.
Please be advised that we do not share e-mail addresses with third parties without your consent. If there is any additional information that you do not wish to be shared with third parties, please e-mail, write or call us. Any instructions you give us will be processed as soon as practicable and in accordance with the law.
Your Security
If you place an order our Website encrypts your credit card number you submit prior to transmission over the Internet using secure socket layer (SSL) encryption technology. This technology works best when the site is viewed using Microsoft’s Internet Explorer, Firefox or Chrome. However, no transmission of data over the Internet or any other public network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Although we make reasonable efforts to safeguard your personal information once we receive it, we cannot warrant the security of information you transmit to us.
How to limit the use of your information from Third Parties
If you prefer not to have us provide personal information about you to third parties (other than our Affiliates, subcontractors, or agents acting on our behalf in compliance with this Privacy Policy), please let us know by either:
1. Writing us at:
Customer Service Department
Caring Med LLC
901 Gunn Road, ste 1500
Byron, GA 31008
If you have a catalog, brochure or other mailing label from us, please include it with your request, otherwise just include your mailing address.
2. Or emailing us at privacy@CaringMeds.com (and include your mailing address).
Note: If you opt-out from receiving further promotional emails from us, we will not share your email address with any third parties, including our Affiliates.
From the Company and its Affiliates
In addition, if you also prefer not to receive further product information and promotional mailings/emails from us based on information you provided to CaringMeds.com, please indicate this in your instructions to us and include your mailing address. Any email for which the primary purpose is the advertising or promotion of a product or service will contain contact information/link and a reply email address to which you may reply to opt-out from receiving similar future emails. Please note that your instructions do not govern the use of personal information you may have provided to third party merchants whose products and services may be displayed or accessible on or through the Website. The use of information you have provided to these third party merchants are governed by their privacy polices and terms. Also, your instructions do not apply to “transactional or relationship” email messages which include, but are not limited to, registration, order status, confirmation or reply emails. (These email messages may also contain promotional items and offers however, that is not their primary purpose).
Your instructions will only apply to our website, not to our Affiliates and their websites. Please refer to the policies and opt-out provisions of those other websites.
Your instructions to limit the use of your information will be processed as soon as reasonably practicable and in accordance with applicable law.
Corrections
If you would like to update or correct information previously provided to us, please send an e-mail with your new information, including your complete name, postal address, and email address toinfo@CaringMeds.com
Your Consent and Changes to this Policy
Subject to the above provisions, by using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of information by us and the terms of this Privacy Policy. We may change our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post those changes so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we may disclose it. In addition, if you would like prior notice of changes to the Privacy Policy, email us at info@CaringMeds.com from the email address to which you would like notice sent. By using CaringMeds.com, Inc. after such changes and posting, you agree to be legally bound to abide by the changes and other provisions contained in the Privacy Policy.
Your Comments
CaringMeds.com, Inc. welcomes feedback concerning this Privacy Policy. Please send your comments and questions to info@CaringMeds.com
HIPAA Privacy Notice
Caringmeds.com is HIPAA compliant.
YOUR HEALTH INFORMATION
PRIVACY RIGHTS
Most of us feel that our health information is private and should be protected. That is why there is a federal law that sets rules for health care providers and health insurance companies about who can look at and receive our health information. This law, called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), gives you rights over your health information, including the right to get a copy of your information, make sure it is correct, and know who has seen it.
Get It. You can ask to see or get a copy of your medical record and other health information. If you want a copy, you may have to put your request in writing and pay for the cost of copying and mailing. In most cases, your copies must be given to you within 30 days.
Check It. You can ask to change any wrong information in your file or add information to your file if you think something is missing or incomplete. For example, if you and your hospital agree that your file has the wrong result for a test, the hospital must change it. Even if the hospital believes the test result is correct, you still have the right to have your disagreement noted in your file. In most cases, the file should be updated within 60 days.
Know Who Has Seen It. By law, your health information can be used and shared for specific reasons not directly related to your care, like making sure doctors give good care, making sure nursing homes are clean and safe, reporting when the flu is in your area, or reporting as required by state or federal law. In many of these cases, you can find out who has seen your health information. You can: Learn how your health information is used and shared by your doctor or health insurer. Generally, your health information cannot be used for purposes not directly related to your care without your permission. For example, your doctor cannot give it to your employer, or share it for things like marketing and advertising, without your written authorization. You probably received a notice telling you how your health information may be used on your first visit to a new health care provider or when you got new health insurance, but you can ask for another copy anytime. Let your providers or health insurance companies know if there is information you do not want to share. You can ask that your health information not be shared with certain people, groups, or companies. If you go to a clinic, for example, you can ask the doctor not to share your medical records with other doctors or nurses at the clinic. You can ask for other kinds of restrictions, but they do not always have to agree to do what you ask, particularly if it could affect your care. Finally, you can also ask your health care provider or pharmacy not to tell your health insurance company about care you receive or drugs you take, if you pay for the care or drugs in full and the provider or pharmacy does not need to get paid by your insurance company.
Ask to be reached somewhere other than home. You can make reasonable requests to be contacted at different places or in a different way. For example, you can ask to have a nurse call you at your office instead of your home or to send mail to you in an envelope instead of on a postcard.
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If you think your rights are being denied or your health information is not being protected, you have the right to file a complaint with your provider, health insurer, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. To learn more, visit www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/.
PRIVACY, SECURITY, AND ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS
Your health care provider may be moving from paper records to electronic health records (EHRs) or may be using EHRs already. EHRs allow providers to use information more effectively to improve the quality and efficiency of your care, but EHRs will not change the privacy protections or security safeguards that apply to your health information.
EHRs and Your Health Information EHRs are electronic versions of the paper charts in your doctor’s or other health care provider’s office. An EHR may include your medical history, notes, and other information about your health including your symptoms, diagnoses, medications, lab results, vital signs, immunizations, and reports from diagnostic tests such as x-rays. Providers are working with other doctors, hospitals, and health plans to find ways to share that information. The information in EHRs can be shared with other organizations involved in your care if the computer systems are set up to talk to each other. Information in these records should only be shared for purposes authorized by law or by you. You have privacy rights whether your information is stored as a paper record or stored in an electronic form. The same federal laws that already protect your health information also apply to information in EHRs. Benefits of Having EHRs Whether your health care provider is just beginning to switch from paper records to EHRs or is already using EHRs within the office, you will likely experience one or more of the following benefits: Improved Quality of Care. As your doctors begin to use EHRs and set up ways to securely share your health information with other providers, it will make it easier for everyone to work together to make sure you are getting the care you need. For example: Information about your medications will be available in EHRs so that health care providers don’t give you another medicine that might be harmful to you. EHR systems are backed up like most computer systems, so if you are in an area affected by a disaster, like a hurricane, your health information can be retrieved. EHRs can be available in an emergency. If you are in an accident and are unable to explain your health history, a hospital that has a system may be able to talk to your doctor’s system. The hospital will get information about your medications, health issues, and tests, so decisions about your emergency care are faster and more informed.
More Efficient Care. Doctors using EHRs may find it easier or faster to track your lab results and share progress with you. If your doctors’ systems can share information, one doctor can see test results from another doctor, so the test doesn’t always have to be repeated. Especially with x-rays and certain lab tests, this means you are at less risk from radiation and other side effects. When tests are not repeated unnecessarily, it also means you pay less for your health care in copayments and deductibles. More Convenient Care. EHRs can alert providers to contact you when it is time for certain screening tests. When doctors, pharmacies, labs, and other members of your health care team are able to share information, you may no longer have to fill out all the same forms over and over again, wait for paper records to be passed from one doctor to the other, or carry those records yourself.
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Keeping Your Electronic Health Information Secure Most of us feel that our health information is private and should be protected. The federal government put in place the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to ensure you have rights over your own health information, no matter what form it is in. The government also created the HIPAA Security Rule to require specific protections to safeguard your electronic health information. A few possible measures that can be built in to EHR systems may include: “Access control” tools like passwords and PIN numbers, to help limit access to your information to authorized individuals. “Encrypting” your stored information. That means your health information cannot be read or understood except by those using a system that can “decrypt” it with a “key.” An “audit trail” feature, which records who accessed your information, what changes were made and when. Finally, federal law requires doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers to notify you of a “breach.” The law also requires the health care provider to notify the Secretary of Health and Human Services. If a breach affects more than 500 residents of a state or jurisdiction, the health care provider must also notify prominent media outlets serving the state or jurisdiction. This requirement helps patients know if something has gone wrong with the protection of their information and helps keep providers accountable for EHR protection.
To learn more, visit www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/.