Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 01, 2025
Welcome to the website of Zarine Ter-Poghosyan, M.D. INC (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your health and personal information in accordance with California law, including the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (CMIA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.drzaramd.com, and when you use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Personal Information – such as your name, contact details, birth date, and demographic information.
Health Information – including medical history, treatment details, and health insurance data.
Technical Information – such as IP address, browser type, device information, and website usage data.
Communication Data – including any messages, emails, appointment requests, or contact forms you submit through the website.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18 without parental or guardian consent.
2. How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used for the following purposes:
To provide and coordinate medical care.
To respond to inquiries and fulfill service requests.
To process payments or insurance claims.
To improve our website functionality and user experience.
To comply with legal, regulatory, and licensing obligations.
To send appointment reminders or important service updates.
We do not sell your personal or medical information.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information under the following circumstances:
With Healthcare Providers involved in your care, under HIPAA-compliant agreements.
With Health Insurance Companies for billing and reimbursement, under HIPAA-compliant agreements.
With Business Associates (e.g., IT support, billing services), under HIPAA-compliant agreements.
When Required by Law – such as for public health, safety, law enforcement, or legal proceedings, under HIPAA-compliant agreements.
With Your Consent – where required, and only as authorized by you.
4. Your Rights Under California Law
Under California law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal and health information.
Request corrections to inaccurate data.
Request deletion of your data (subject to certain exceptions).
Know what categories of information we collect and why.
Opt-out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal info).
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us directly (see Section 7).
5. How We Protect Your Information
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data, including:
Secure servers and encrypted communications.
Access controls and staff training.
Routine audits to ensure compliance.
Please note that no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We recommend reading their privacy policies before submitting information.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your rights under California law, please contact us:
Zarine Ter-Poghosyan, M.D. INC
12507 Victory Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91606
Phone: 818-769-7540
Email: contact@drzaramd.com
Website: drzaramd.com
8. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.