A Division of Advanced Urology Associates Enterprises
Privacy Policy & HIPAA Compliance
Urologic Associates
Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Effective Date: 25/02/2026
1. Introduction
Urologic Associates (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our patients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our practice.
As a healthcare provider, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable federal and New Jersey state privacy laws.
2. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Insurance information
Appointment requests
Any information submitted through contact or appointment forms
B. Protected Health Information (PHI)
If you are a patient, we may collect Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under HIPAA. PHI includes information related to your medical history, diagnosis, treatment, or payment for healthcare services.
C. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of access
This information is used for website analytics and performance improvements.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Schedule and manage appointments
Provide medical services
Communicate with you regarding care
Process billing and insurance claims
Improve our website and services
Respond to inquiries
Comply with legal obligations
We only use and disclose PHI as permitted by HIPAA and applicable laws.
4. HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare provider, Urologic Associates is required by law to protect the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
Our full Notice of Privacy Practices explains:
How we may use and disclose your PHI
Your rights regarding your health information
Our legal duties to safeguard your information
You may request a copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices by contacting our office using the information below.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent personal information.
We may share information:
With healthcare providers involved in your care
With insurance companies for billing purposes
With service providers who assist in operations (in compliance with HIPAA where applicable)
When required by law or court order
To protect patient safety and prevent fraud
All business associates who handle PHI are required to safeguard that information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
6. Data Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal and medical information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Our website is hosted by Hostinger. While reasonable security measures are in place, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure. Patients are encouraged not to submit highly sensitive medical details through unsecured online forms.
7. Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:
Understand website traffic
Improve user experience
Monitor site performance
You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Urologic Associates is not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Under HIPAA and applicable laws, patients have the right to:
Request access to their medical records
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request restrictions on certain disclosures
Receive an accounting of disclosures
File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise your rights, please contact us directly.
10. Contact Information
Urologic Associates
595 Shrewsbury Avenue, Suite 103
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.