Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 15, 2026
1. Introduction
Flynns Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment (“we,” “our,” “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.flynnspharmacy.com or engage with us via SMS or other communications, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”).
Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using/continuing to use the Site, you acknowledge you have read and understand and agree to the collection, storage, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this privacy policy, and you agree to the Flynns Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment Terms and Conditions which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Site or use our services. If you choose to access or use the Site, your access and use, and any dispute over privacy is subject to this privacy policy and our Terms and Conditions, including, but not limited to, limitations on damages and resolution of disputes.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you to provide you with our services. The information we may collect includes:
• Personal Data: Name, shipping address, email address, telephone number, and demographic information (age, gender, hometown, interests) that you voluntarily provide when interacting with the Site or when opting into our SMS program.
• SMS Opt-In Data: Phone numbers collected specifically for the purpose of sending you text messages (SMS) after you have opted in to receive such communications will not be shared with third party in any circumstance.
• Derivative Data: Information collected automatically such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, access times, and pages viewed before and after accessing the Site.
• Financial Data: Payment information (credit card number, expiration date) when you purchase or request information about our services.
• Health and Insurance Information: Data related to your medical history or status, clinical health information and health insurance information that you provide through the Site.
3. How We Collect Your Information
We collect information through:
• Forms: Data provided when you fill out forms on the Site, including when you opt in to our SMS program.
• Cookies: Data collected automatically through cookies or similar tracking technologies.
• Direct Interactions: Data you provide when you interact with us directly, including via email, phone, SMS, applications, or when you create an account with us. For example, we (or third parties involved in the delivery of the services) may collect: call recordings and transcripts from AI-powered phone interactions; chatbot session logs and text message responses; and information voluntarily provided by you for insurance verification.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
• Create and manage your account.
• Send you relevant communications, including text messages (SMS) and emails.
• Provide you with health-related services and recommendations.
• Process your transactions and manage your appointments.
• Enhance our services and improve the functionality of the Site.
• Perform internal analytics and conduct research to improve our offerings.
• Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
5. SMS Program and Consent
By providing your phone number, you are opting in to receive text messages from us related to your healthcare services, appointments, or other information relevant to your engagement with Flynns Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment. These messages may include reminders, updates, and other service-related communications.
We will never share, sell, or provide your phone number or any other personal information to third parties or affiliates. Your phone number and SMS opt-in consent are used solely for the purpose of communicating directly with you.
You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at the details provided below.
6. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not disclose or share your personal information, including SMS opt-in data, except for the purposes outlined in this policy. We only disclose or share personal information to third parties in limited circumstances as necessary to deliver services and in accordance with applicable laws.
Specifically, we may share information with trusted third-party service providers, who assist us in delivering features of our services like AI-powered phone and SMS support, insurance verification, and personalized patient management tools. These partners are contractually bound to safeguard your personal information and may only use it for the specific purposes for which it was shared.
We will never share your SMS opt-in data for marketing purposes or with any third party not involved in delivering the services (including your care or support).
Information may also be disclosed or shared in the following limited circumstances:
• By Law or to Protect Rights: If required by law or in response to legal proceedings, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
• Business Transfers: If Flynns Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment is involved in a merger or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.
7. Third-Party Partners
As part of our services, we occasionally partner with third-party providers that offer patient management tools designed to enhance the user experience and patient- provider communication. This may include;
• Call recordings and transcripts from AI-powered phone interactions
• Chatbot session logs and text message responses
• Information voluntarily provided for insurance verification (with your consent)
• In some cases, additional services may be offered that require access to limited clinical or insurance-related information to provide a more personalized user experience
All third-party vendors under a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with us and adhere to all applicable privacy and security laws, including HIPAA. Information shared with any third-party vendor is limited to what is necessary to deliver services and is protected using industry-standard security protocols.
8. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your personal information seriously and use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your data. While we strive to safeguard your information, no method of data transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Storage and Retention of Your Information
We store your personal information, including SMS opt-in data, securely on our servers. Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. After this period, data will be securely deleted or anonymized.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correct: Update or correct your personal information if it is inaccurate.
• Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of SMS messages or any other form of communication.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided below.
11. Do-Not-Track Features
We respect your privacy and support “Do-Not-Track” signals in your browser settings.
12. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that personal information has been collected from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it as soon as possible.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any changes by updating the “Effective Date” of this Privacy Policy. Please review it periodically to stay informed of updates.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Flynns Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment
Rick Czarnecki, Director of Operations
173 Elm St
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-442-7871 phone
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