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Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2025

Introduction

Global Pain Management ("we," "our," or "the practice") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information gathered through our website, globalpainmd.com, and our contact form. It does not govern the handling of your protected health information (PHI), which is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices provided to patients separately.

Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide through our website contact form, including your name, phone number, email address, and the message you submit. We may also collect non-personal, anonymized data about how visitors use our website through analytics tools (such as Vercel Analytics) to understand site performance and improve the user experience.

Important: Our website contact form is not a secure channel for protected health information. Please do not submit personal medical details, diagnoses, or treatment information through the contact form. For clinical questions, call our office directly at (443) 825-4050.

How We Use Your Information

Information submitted through our website is used to:

  • Respond to your inquiry or appointment request
  • Schedule appointments and coordinate care
  • Contact you with information relevant to your inquiry

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

HIPAA and Patient Health Information

Global Pain Management is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your protected health information — including medical records, diagnoses, treatment history, and billing information — is handled in accordance with our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. You will receive this notice at your first appointment. For questions about how your health information is used and protected, contact our office at (443) 825-4050.

Website Security

Our website uses industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We encourage you not to submit sensitive health information through our website contact form.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use privacy-friendly, anonymized web analytics to understand how visitors use the site. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels. Analytics data does not personally identify you.

Our website contains links to third-party websites including our patient portal (yourhealthfile.com), Google Maps, and Facebook. These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Global Pain Management

8031 Ritchie Highway, Suite 100

Pasadena, MD 21122

Phone: (443) 825-4050

Call (443) 825-4050