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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.
Third-Party Links
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