Advantage Healthcare of Spartanburg
1205 John B White Sr Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29306-3929
Dr. Ven Korikov, DC - (864) 574-6840
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1205 John B White Sr Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29306-3929
Dr. Ven Korikov, DC - (864) 574-6840
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: September 4, 2025
We’re committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains how we handle your medical information and your rights regarding it. Please take a moment to read through it.
We’re committed to protecting your privacy. This notice explains how we handle your medical information and your rights regarding it. Please take a moment to read through it.
At Advantage Healthcare of Spartanburg, we know how important your privacy is. When you come to us for care, we keep records of your medical information, whether we create them or receive them from other providers. We use this information to give you the best possible care, handle payments, and meet our legal and professional responsibilities. By law, we must safeguard your health information, let you know how we use it, and notify you if there’s ever a breach. If you have any questions about this notice, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
What’s Inside This Notice
- How we may use or share your health information
- When we won’t share your information without your permission
- Your rights regarding your health information
- How to request specific protections or changes
- How to file a complaint if you have concerns
- Cookie and data handling policy
How We May Use or Share Your Health Information
We keep your health information in your medical record, stored both in paper files and on our secure computer system. While this record belongs to our practice, the information in it is yours. Here’s how we might use or share it, as allowed by law:For Your Care. We use your information to provide the best treatment possible. This means sharing it with our team or other healthcare providers — like doctors, pharmacists, or labs—who are helping with your care. If needed, we might also share details with family or friends who are supporting you, especially if you’re unwell or in an emergency.- For Payment. We use your information to bill for the services we provide. For instance, we may share it with your insurance company to get paid or help other providers with their billing.
- To Run Our Practice. We use your information to improve our services, train our staff, or manage day-to-day operations. This might include sharing it with trusted partners, like billing services, who help us run things smoothly. We always have contracts in place to ensure they protect your privacy just as we do.
- Appointment Reminders. We might call or message you to remind you about upcoming appointments. If we can’t reach you directly, we may leave a message with someone who answers or on your voicemail.
- Sign-In at Our Office. When you arrive, we’ll ask you to sign in, and we may call your name when we’re ready to see you. This helps us keep things organized.
- Keeping Loved Ones Informed. If something happens, we may need to share your condition or location with a family member or someone close to you. We’ll always ask for your okay first if possible, but in emergencies, we’ll use our best judgment to help.
- Marketing or Health Tips. We might reach out with information about treatments, services, or products that could help you, like reminders to refill a prescription or tips for staying healthy. We won’t share your information for other marketing purposes or accept payment for it without your written permission.
- Selling Your Information. We will never sell your health information unless you give us written permission. If you do, we’ll let you know if we’re compensated for it, and you can change your mind at any time.
- Legal Requirements. Sometimes, we’re required by law to share your information. This could be for things like reporting abuse, responding to a court order, or cooperating with law enforcement. We’ll always limit what we share to what’s necessary.
- Public Health and Safety. We may share information to prevent disease, report issues with medications, or protect public safety. For example, we might notify authorities about suspected abuse or a serious threat to someone’s safety.
- Other Situations. We might share information for things like organ donation, workers’ compensation claims, or national security purposes if required. If our practice is ever sold or merged, your records would transfer to the new owner, but you can always request copies be sent elsewhere.
When We Won’t Share Your Information
Unless it’s covered in this notice or required by law, we won’t use or share your health information without your written permission. If you give us permission for something specific, you can take it back in writing whenever you want.Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have control over your health information, and we’re here to help you exercise these rights:Ask for Extra Privacy Protections. You can ask us to limit how we use or share certain information. For example, if you pay for a service out-of-pocket and don’t want your insurance to know, just let us know, and we’ll honor that unless it’s needed for treatment or legal reasons. For other requests, we’ll do our best but may need to say no—we’ll always explain why.Choose How We Contact You. Want us to send information to a specific email or address? Just tell us in writing, and we’ll make it happen if it’s reasonable.
Review or Get a Copy of Your Records. You can look at or get copies of your health information, with a few exceptions. Send us a written request telling us what you want, whether it’s to review or get a copy, and your preferred format. We’ll charge a small fee for costs like copying or mailing, but we’ll work with you to provide it in a way that suits you.
Correct or Add to Your Records. If something in your record looks wrong or incomplete, let us know in writing with your reasons. We might not always make changes (like if we didn’t create the record), but we’ll explain our decision and let you add your side of the story.
See Who We’ve Shared Information With. You can ask for a list of who we’ve shared your information with, except for routine uses like treatment or billing. We’ll provide this unless it could interfere with something like a law enforcement investigation.
Get a Copy of This Notice. You can have a paper or electronic copy of this notice anytime, even if you’ve already received it. Just ask!
If you’d like more details about these rights or want to use one, reach out to our Privacy Officer at the contact info above. We’re happy to walk you through it.
Changes to This Notice
We might update this notice in the future as needed. If we do, the new version will apply to all your health information, no matter when we received it. You’ll always find the latest notice posted in our reception area, available at appointments, and on our website.If You Have Concerns or Complaints
If you’re worried about how we handle your information or have a question about this notice, please contact our Privacy Officer listed above. We’re here to help.If you’re still not satisfied, you can file a formal complaint with:
[email protected]
You can find the complaint form at https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/filing-a-complaint/what-to-expect/index.html. We promise there will be no penalties or retaliation for raising a concern—we value your trust.
Cookie and Data Handling Policy
1. Introduction
Advantage Healthcare of Spartanburg ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal and health-related information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard data on our website: https://www.advantagehealthcaresc.com. By using this site, you agree to the terms below.
For questions, contact: https://www.advantagehealthcaresc.com/p/contact.html
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Data (provided voluntarily):
- Name, email, phone number (e.g., via contact forms or appointment requests).
- Health information (e.g., symptoms, medical history) submitted for consultations.
- Automated Data:
- IP address, device type, browser details (collected via cookies and Google Analytics).
- Pages visited, session duration, and referral sources (for analytics).
3. How We Use Your Information
- To schedule appointments, respond to inquiries, and provide chiropractic services.
- To send educational content or clinic updates (only with your consent).
- To improve website performance and user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations (e.g., maintaining medical records as required by law).
4. Third-Party Services
- Google Analytics: Tracks anonymous usage data (e.g., traffic sources).
- Google Hosting: Data stored on Google’s servers Google’s Privacy Policy https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Email Marketing Tools (if used): Services like Mailchimp for newsletters (we require opt-in consent).
5. Health Data Compliance
- HIPAA Notice: While this website is informational, any protected health information (PHI) shared via secure forms will be handled in compliance with HIPAA.
- Security: SSL encryption, password-protected systems, and staff training to protect sensitive data.
6. Data Sharing & Protection
- No Sale of Data: We do not sell or rent your personal/health information.
- Limited Sharing: Data may be shared only with trusted third parties (e.g., IT providers) under confidentiality agreements.
- Retention: Health records are retained as required by law; non-medical data is deleted upon request.
7. Your Rights
- Access/Correction: Request a copy of your data or update inaccuracies.
- Deletion: Ask us to delete non-essential data (excludes medical records required by law).
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails using the link in newsletters or contact us directly.
Cookie Policy for Advantage Healthcare of Spartanburg
1. Types of Cookies Used
- Essential Cookies: Enable core functions (e.g., contact forms, login sessions).
- Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics tracks site traffic (anonymous data).
- Preference Cookies: Remember language or location settings.
2. Consent & Control
- Cookie Banner: You may see a pop-up on your first visit requesting consent for non-essential cookies.
- Manage Preferences: Adjust settings via your browser.
- Blocking Cookies: Disabling cookies may limit features like forms or dynamic content.
3. Third-Party Cookies
- Google Services: Analytics/AdSense (if used) may place cookies https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.
- Social Media: Embedded widgets (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) may track interactions.
4. Retention Periods
- Session cookies expire when you close the browser.
- Persistent cookies (e.g., analytics) expire after 2 years.