Privacy Policy
Introduction
Johnston County Pediatrics ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of information belonging to our patients, their families, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you.
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By using our website, contacting us electronically, or accessing our patient portal, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Important Notice: HIPAA & Protected Health Information
As a healthcare provider, Johnston County Pediatrics is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your medical records and health information are classified as Protected Health Information (PHI) and are governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), which you receive at your first visit. This Privacy Policy covers your use of our website and communications with our practice more broadly. If there is any conflict between this policy and our NPP regarding your health information, the NPP governs.
Collection of Data
Johnston County Pediatrics may collect personally identifiable information, such as your name.Johnston County Pediatrics may also collect anonymous demographic information, which is not unique to you, such as your location. We may gather additional personal or non-personal information in the future.
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Information about your computer hardware and software may be automatically collected by Johnston County Pediatrics. This information can include: your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times and referring website addresses. This information is used for the operation of the service, to maintain quality of the service, and to provide general statistics regarding use of the Johnston County Pediatrics website.
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Johnston County Pediatricsencourages you to review the privacy statements of websites you choose to link to from Johnston County Pediatrics so that you can understand how those websites collect, use and share your information. Johnston County Pediatrics is not responsible for the privacy statements or other content on websites outside of the Johnston County Pediatricswebsite.
Use of Your Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal or health information.
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
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With Your Consent
We will share your information with third parties — including family members, caregivers, or other providers — only when you have given us explicit written or verbal authorization to do so, except as required by law or permitted under HIPAA.
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With Healthcare Partners
We may share relevant health information with other treating physicians, specialists, hospitals, laboratories, pharmacies, or imaging centers directly involved in your or your child's care. This is essential to providing coordinated, high-quality treatment.
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With Insurance Providers & Billing Services
We share necessary billing and claims information with your health insurance company and our third-party billing services to process payment for services rendered.
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With Business Associates
We work with vendors and service providers (such as electronic health record systems, patient portal platforms, and appointment scheduling tools) who may have limited access to your information to perform services on our behalf. All business associates are contractually required to safeguard your information in accordance with HIPAA.
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As Required by Law
We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or government regulation, including for public health reporting, mandatory abuse reporting, or law enforcement requests under applicable legal authority.
Children Under Thirteen
Johnston County Pediatrics does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of thirteen. If you are under the age of thirteen, you must ask your parent or guardian for permission to use this website.
Opt-Out & Unsubscribe
We respect your privacy and give you an opportunity to opt-out of receiving announcements of certain information. Users may opt-out of receiving any or all communications from Johnston County Pediatrics by contacting us here:
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Email: info@agapeclinics.com
Changes to this Statement
Johnston County Pediatricswill occasionally update this Statement of Privacy to reflect company and customer feedback. Johnston County Pediatrics encourages you to periodically review this Statement to be informed of how Johnston County Pediatrics is protecting your information.
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Effective as of February 20, 2026.