Privacy Policy
At IME Group we understand the sensitive nature of genetic information and are committed to safeguarding your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of your personal and genetic data.
We comply with applicable federal and state laws, including:
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Protecting health information.
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA): Prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information necessary to provide our services, including:
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Personal Identification Information: Name, contact details, date of birth, and government-issued identification.
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Genetic Information: DNA samples and analysis results.
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Health and Medical Information: Relevant health history provided by you.
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Payment Information: Billing details for services rendered.
Your information is used solely for the purpose of providing our services, including:
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Conducting DNA tests and analyses.
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Providing personalized consultations and reports.
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Billing and payment processing.
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Communicating with you regarding your services.
We do not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
We retain your personal and genetic information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. After this period, we will securely destroy your data.
We do not share your personal or genetic information with third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law or to fulfill our contractual obligations. This includes:
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Legal obligations: Compliance with subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes.
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Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist in providing our services, bound by confidentiality agreements.
You have the right to:
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Access your personal and genetic information.
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Request corrections to your information.
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Withdraw consent for the use of your information.
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Request the deletion of your information, subject to legal and contractual obligations.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@imegroup.com.
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes:
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Encryption of sensitive data.
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Secure storage and transmission protocols.
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Regular security audits and updates.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes and obtain your consent if necessary.