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Your privacy and the protection of your health information is important to us.
Last Updated: January 26, 2026
Genesis Health ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.genesishealthny.com (the "Site"), including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
This may include:
When you access our Site, we may automatically collect:
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. These technologies help us analyze website traffic, personalize content, and deliver targeted advertisements.
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functionality (e.g., session management, security) |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website |
| Advertising Cookies | Used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences and settings |
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit our site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.
Learn more: Google Privacy Policy
We use Google Ads conversion tracking to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. This helps us understand which ads lead to actions on our website, such as appointment bookings.
Learn more: Google Ads Privacy
We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, to understand the actions people take on our website, and to deliver targeted advertisements to users who have visited our site.
Learn more: Meta Privacy Policy
We may participate in interest-based advertising (also known as targeted advertising or retargeting). This means that third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites, including our Site, to deliver advertisements that may be relevant to your interests.
If you visit our website, you may later see advertisements for Genesis Health on other websites you visit, such as social media platforms or news sites. This is based on your previous interaction with our Site.
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through the following industry tools:
You can also manage your ad preferences directly with these platforms:
Note: Opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will no longer see advertisements. You will still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
We may use your information to:
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share information with:
All vendors are required to protect your data under contractual obligations.
If you provide health-related information, we handle it in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect patient information.
Important: Information submitted through general website forms (such as contact forms or newsletter signups) may not be protected under HIPAA. For secure communication of health information, please use our patient portal or contact our office directly.
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 2 years from submission |
| Email newsletter subscribers | Until you unsubscribe, plus 30 days |
| Website analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Advertising data | 180 days (per platform policies) |
| Medical records | As required by New York State law (minimum 6 years) |
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see Section 15).
Some web browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not wish to be tracked.
Our Response to DNT Signals: Currently, there is no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our Site does not respond to DNT browser signals. However, you can use the opt-out tools described in Section 3 to manage your privacy preferences.
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) regarding your personal information.
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using one of the methods below:
We will respond to verifiable consumer requests within 45 days. We may require you to verify your identity before processing your request.
In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:
You can:
We use encryption, secure hosting, and industry-standard practices to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Our website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Your continued use of our Site after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this policy, how your information is used, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Our team is here to help. Contact us anytime with questions about how we protect your information.
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