Privacy
Privacy policy.
What we collect, why we hold it, who sees it and what you can ask us to do with it.
Last updated: February 13, 2026. NJ Pain & Spine is a HIPAA compliant practice.
Introduction
NJ Pain & Spine, referred to here as we, us or our, protects your privacy and safeguards your personal and health information. This policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and protect information when you visit njpainspine.com, referred to here as the Site, or use our services.
Information we collect
Personal information you give us:
- Name, email address and phone number
- Date of birth
- Insurance information
- Medical history and health related information
- Appointment and scheduling details
Information collected automatically when you use the Site:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring website or search terms
- Device information and operating system
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How we use your information
- To provide, maintain and improve our medical services
- To schedule and manage appointments
- To communicate with you about your care and treatment
- To process referrals and coordinate with other healthcare providers
- To send appointment reminders and follow up communications
- To analyze website usage and improve the experience of using the Site
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
HIPAA compliance
As a healthcare provider we are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Your Protected Health Information, or PHI, is handled in accordance with the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. We maintain administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of your PHI.
You have rights under HIPAA, including the right to access your medical records, request corrections, obtain an accounting of disclosures and request restrictions on certain uses of your PHI. For the full description of those rights, ask for a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices at any of our office locations.
Cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies to support the Site, analyze traffic and understand how the Site is used. These include:
- Essential cookies, required for basic site functionality
- Analytics cookies, which help us understand how visitors interact with the Site, such as Google Analytics
- Marketing cookies, used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness, such as the Meta Pixel
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or through the cookie consent banner on the Site. Declining cookies may limit certain features.
Information sharing and disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Healthcare providers involved in your treatment and care coordination
- Insurance companies, for billing and claims processing
- Service providers who assist with our operations, under confidentiality agreements
- Law enforcement or regulatory agencies when required by law
Data security
We use industry standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption of data in transit and at rest, access controls, regular security assessments and staff training on privacy and security practices. No system is completely secure, and we work continuously to maintain a high level of protection for your data.
Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.
Third party links
The Site may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Children's privacy
The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or in legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised last updated date. Review it periodically.
Contact us
If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your rights, reach out to NJ Pain & Spine by phone at (888) 233-3415, by fax at (888) 250-6364, or by email at contact@sheikhpain.com.
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