Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: 06/16/2025
Imperial Insurance Brokers
Protecting Your Health Information
1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
At Imperial Insurance Brokers we are sure to keep your privacy and the security of your health and personal information are of the utmost importance. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your information in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and maintain the following types of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in the course of providing health insurance services:
Personal Information:
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Full name, address, phone number, email
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Date of birth, Social Security number
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Employment and income information
Health Insurance Information:
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Policy numbers, coverage details
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Claims history and medical billing information
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Doctor, hospital, or provider information
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Medical records and health status (only as needed for underwriting or claims)
Online Data (if using our website):
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IP address, browser/device information
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Usage data via cookies or other tracking tools
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide health insurance quotes and enroll you in plans
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Process and administer insurance claims
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Communicate with you about your policy, claims, or benefits
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Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
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Prevent fraud and ensure data security
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Improve our services and customer experience
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share your information as necessary to perform our services and comply with the law:
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With Health Insurance Providers – to facilitate plan enrollment or claim processing
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With Medical Providers – if required for claim coordination or case management
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With Business Associates – who assist us with billing, IT, or customer service (bound by HIPAA-compliant agreements)
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With Regulators and Authorities – as required by law, such as reporting to HHS or responding to subpoenas
We do not sell your personal or health information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Your Rights Under HIPAA
You have the following rights regarding your Protected Health Information:
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Right to Access – Request copies of your PHI
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Right to Correct – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete information
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Right to an Accounting of Disclosures – Request a list of certain disclosures made
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Right to Request Restrictions – Ask us to limit how we use or share your data
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Right to Confidential Communications – Request we contact you in a specific way
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Right to File a Complaint – If you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information at the end of this policy.
6. Safeguarding Your Information
We use a combination of physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your information, including:
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Secure databases and encryption
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Access controls and employee training
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HIPAA-compliant data handling procedures
However, no system is 100% secure, and we encourage you to safeguard your information as well (e.g., using strong passwords and protecting your personal devices).
7. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies or other tracking tools for analytics and functionality. These tools do not collect PHI but may track general usage patterns. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
8. Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective Date" above and provide prominent notice as required. Your continued use of our services constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:
Imperial Insurance Brokers
ImperialInsuranceBrokers24@gmail.com
561-556-7556
Privacy Officer Alan Perez
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 – Office for Civil Rights at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr.