Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2019
Last Updated: December 1, 2025

Madison Avenue Face & Body (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact our office, or receive medical or aesthetic services from our practice. As a medical aesthetics and advanced neuromuscular activation practice, we are a HIPAA-covered entity and maintain strict standards for the protection of health information.

By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

Examples include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Appointment or consultation requests

  • Any information you submit through website forms

  • Information provided during communications with our office

  • Uploaded or emailed documents

  • Payment information for services

Please do not submit medical history, sensitive diagnostic information, or photographs containing PHI through standard website contact forms. Any clinical information should only be submitted through our secure systems or during in-person visits.

B. Protected Health Information (PHI)

Because we are a HIPAA-covered medical practice, we may collect PHI such as:

  • Medical history

  • Treatment plans and clinical notes

  • Diagnostic or treatment-related photographs

  • Neuromuscular activation data

  • Information related to aesthetic or medical evaluations

  • Information submitted through HIPAA-secure intake forms or EMR systems

All PHI is handled according to HIPAA regulations. For more details about your rights under HIPAA, please refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

C. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Device type

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of access

  • Cookies and tracking data

  • Analytics information (e.g., Squarespace Analytics, Google Analytics, Meta/Facebook Pixel)

This information helps us measure website performance and enhance user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries or appointment requests

  • Provide medical, aesthetic, and neuromuscular activation services

  • Determine candidacy for treatments

  • Maintain accurate patient and treatment records

  • Improve our website, user experience, and services

  • Communicate updates, confirmations, or follow-up information

  • Process payments

  • Monitor website security and prevent misuse

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and related technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze visitor behavior and performance

  • Support advertising or retargeting tools

  • Customize user experience

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Some features of the site may not function properly without them.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party tools and service providers such as:

  • Website hosting platforms (e.g., Squarespace)

  • Analytics services (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)

  • Scheduling or communication tools

  • Payment processors

  • HIPAA-compliant EMR or intake systems

These third-party providers may process data on our behalf and have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle your information.

We do not permit third-party vendors to use your information for purposes unrelated to their contracted services.

5. Confidentiality & Health Information (HIPAA)

As a HIPAA-covered entity, we protect all PHI according to federal and state laws.

Your PHI may be used or disclosed for:

  • Treatment

  • Payment

  • Healthcare operations

  • Patient safety and quality improvement

  • Legal or regulatory requirements

We do not disclose PHI for marketing purposes without your authorization and we do not sell PHI.

Do not share medical details through unsecured website forms. Clinical information should only be communicated through secure, HIPAA-compliant channels.

For full details of your rights, please see our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

6. Your Rights

Depending on the type of information and applicable laws, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of your information

  • Request deletion of personal (non-PHI) data

  • Opt out of marketing communications

  • Withdraw previously given consent

  • Request restrictions on how your PHI is used (HIPAA)

  • Request confidential communications regarding PHI

  • Obtain a copy of our HIPAA Notice

To exercise any privacy or HIPAA-related rights, please contact us using the information at the end of this page.

7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information and PHI, including:

  • HIPAA-compliant software

  • Encrypted systems

  • Secure networks

  • Access controls

  • Staff privacy and security training

While we follow industry best practices, no website or electronic system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Accessibility

Madison Avenue Face & Body is committed to digital accessibility.
If you experience difficulty accessing any part of this Privacy Policy or our website, please contact us and we will assist you promptly.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy-related or HIPAA-related request, you may contact us at:

Madison Avenue Face & Body
New York, NY
Email: info@madisonavenuefaceandbody.com
Phone: 212 684-0315