Privacy Policy
Effective date: 10/01/2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Ramesh Babu Pitti, MD PC (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit nycbrainsurgery.org, contact our office, or use our services.
By using this site, you agree to this Policy.
1) Who we are
Ramesh Babu Pitti, MD PC is a medical practice in New York specializing in neurosurgery, facial pain, and skull base disorders.
Contact: info@nycbrainsurgery.org | 110 E 36th St Suite 1A, New York, NY 10016 | (212) 686-6799
2) What this Policy covers
This Policy covers information collected on our website, by phone, email, forms, and ads that link here. It does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for patient medical records. We will provide that notice at your first in-person visit or upon request.
3) Information we collect
Information you provide
Contact details, appointment requests, and messages
Medical concerns you choose to share in forms or emails
Insurance and scheduling details you submit to our office
Job applications and professional information
Information collected automatically
Device identifiers, browser type, IP address, and general location
Usage data such as pages viewed and links clicked
Cookies and similar technologies used for site performance, analytics, and advertising
Information from third parties
Referral sources, scheduling partners, analytics providers, and advertising platforms
4) How we use information
Respond to inquiries and schedule consultations
Provide clinical services and manage the practice
Improve site functionality and user experience
Secure our systems and prevent fraud
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Run analytics and measure ad performance
5) Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)
We process personal data based on consent, contract, legitimate interests, vital interests in rare safety situations, and compliance with law. When we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
6) Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. We may use Google Analytics and Google Ads to understand site use and to measure advertising. These providers may set their own cookies. You can manage cookies in your browser settings and opt out of Google Analytics at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
If we enable remarketing, ads are shown based on your visits to our site. You can adjust Google ad settings at adssettings.google.com.
7) Advertising disclosures
We do not sell prescription drugs online. Our ads promote healthcare services and educational content. We do not use sensitive medical information for targeted advertising.
8) When we share information
We share information only as needed:
With service providers under contract, such as hosting, IT, analytics, forms, and call or text vendors
With other healthcare providers involved in your care, at your request or as allowed by law
For legal, safety, or compliance reasons
In connection with a business transfer, subject to this Policy
We do not sell personal information.
9) HIPAA and patient information
When you become a patient, information we create or receive about your health may be Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. PHI is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website Policy. Do not submit urgent or emergency information through the site. Call 911 in an emergency.
10) Data retention
We keep information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, to comply with legal duties, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Medical records are retained according to healthcare laws and professional standards.
11) Your privacy choices
Emails and texts: You can opt out by following the instructions in messages or by contacting us.
Cookies: Use browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Analytics and ads: See Section 6 for opt-out links.
12) Your rights
California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and other U.S. state rights
Subject to exceptions, you may request:
Access to and a copy of personal information
Correction of inaccurate information
Deletion of personal information
Information about how we use and share data
Submit requests at info@nycbrainsurgery.org. We will verify your identity before responding. You will not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
EEA/UK rights
You may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or objection to processing, and you may lodge a complaint with your local data authority. Contact us first so we can help.
13) Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.
14) Data security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We work to keep your information safe and will notify you of material incidents as required by law.
15) International transfers
If you access the site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. We use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, when required.
16) Do Not Track
Browsers may send Do Not Track signals. Our site does not respond to these signals, but you can manage cookies and ad settings as described above.
17) Third-party links
Our site may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.
18) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” shows the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.
19) How to contact us
Questions or requests about this Policy or your information:
Email: info@nycbrainsurgery.org
Mail: 110 E 36th St Suite 1A, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 686-6799