Radiology Privacy Policy

Privacy guidelines and data protection policies for radiology and imaging centers using Lnkr services.

Thank you for using Lnkr. Your trust is important to us and we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your radiology facility and patient imaging information. The information you shared with us helps us to provide a great experience with Lnkr services for your radiology and diagnostic imaging operations.

Overview

This Privacy Policy describes our privacy practices for all Services we offer worldwide to radiology centers, imaging facilities, and diagnostic imaging providers. The term "Lnkr", "us" or "we" refer to Lnkr LLC and the term "Radiology Center", "Imaging Facility", "you", "yours" refer to your radiology facility as the institutional User of Lnkr's Services. This Privacy Policy, together with the Terms of Use, set forth the general rules and policies governing your facility's use of our platform. Depending on your activities when using our platform, you may be required to agree to additional terms and conditions.

1. Our Services

Our Services constitute a technology platform that allows radiology and imaging centers to manage multiple services during image acquisition, processing, interpretation, and reporting operations. Services include but are not limited to:

  • Radiology Information System (RIS) integration and workflow management
  • Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) connectivity and data exchange
  • Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) image management
  • Study scheduling and patient preparation coordination
  • Radiologist assignment and interpretation workflow management
  • Report generation, distribution, and delivery to referring physicians
  • Quality assurance and radiation dose monitoring systems
  • Integration with hospital networks and healthcare provider systems
  • Teleradiology services and remote interpretation capabilities
  • AI-assisted imaging analysis and computer-aided diagnosis integration

Important Radiology Responsibility

It is crucial to understand that your radiology facility is wholly and solely responsible for ensuring the quality and accuracy of all imaging services, diagnostic interpretations, and radiological reports provided. Maintaining proper imaging protocols, radiation safety standards, quality control procedures, and regulatory compliance is your facility's duty and obligation. Lnkr is a technology company. We simply aim to assist your radiology operations and facilitate communication with referring physicians and patients. We do not -and do not intend- to perform radiological interpretations, provide diagnostic opinions, or practice radiology.

Radiology Authorization Required

The Services are not intended for use by facilities that are not legally authorized to operate as radiology centers or conduct diagnostic imaging services. By agreeing to these Terms, you represent and warrant to Lnkr that your facility is properly licensed, accredited, and authorized to perform radiological services and diagnostic imaging. You agree that materials available through our Services are for operational and administrative purposes only, and do not act as a substitute for proper imaging protocols, radiation safety procedures, or professional radiological judgment. The information and Services on this platform are provided to support radiology operations and should be used in conjunction with established imaging standards and regulatory requirements.

2. License

By using our Services, we hereby grant your radiology facility a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, non-sub licensable, right to: (i) access, upload and use our platform for the sole purpose of using our Services in your imaging operations; and (ii) access and use information and materials provided, made available or otherwise found on our Content.

This license is not intended to be sub-assigned, sold, rented, leased, exported, imported, distributed, transferred or otherwise granted to third parties outside of your authorized radiology personnel, nor is such license intended for commercial use beyond your diagnostic imaging operations.

Subject to these Terms, Subject to these Terms, your radiology facility is hereby granted a limited, revocable, non-exclusive right to use the content and materials on the application in the normal course of radiology operations. You may not use any third-party intellectual property without the express written permission of the applicable third party, except as permitted by law.

3. Prohibited Activities

Your radiology facility and its authorized personnel are prohibited from the following activities:

  • Probing, scanning, or testing the vulnerability of any system or network
  • Breaching or circumventing security or authentication measures
  • Accessing non-public areas of the Service
  • Interfering with or disrupting users, hosts, or networks
  • Planting malware or distributing malicious software
  • Sending unsolicited communications, promotions, or spam
  • Publishing fraudulent, misleading, or infringing content
  • Impersonating others or misrepresenting affiliations
  • Sharing unlawful, inappropriate, or hateful content
  • Using the platform for purposes other than legitimate radiology operations
  • Unauthorized sharing or distribution of patient imaging data
  • Bypassing radiation safety monitoring or dose tracking systems

4. Radiology Registration and Access Management

In order to access the radiology features of the Services, your imaging facility will need to register with Lnkr and create a radiology account through the online registration process. Your account gives your facility access to the Services and functionality that we may establish and maintain from time to time and in our sole discretion.

Registration Requirements

In creating a radiology account, you must provide Lnkr with accurate and complete registration information about your imaging facility. You must promptly notify Lnkr if any of this information changes. Upon completing your facility data registration, this means that you have an active radiology account on our platforms. To use our Services, you will need to sign a "Radiology Service Agreement" and submit appropriate state licenses, ACR accreditations, and other certifications proving your facility is duly authorized to perform diagnostic imaging services.

Access Security and Personnel Management

  • Your radiology facility must maintain secure access credentials for all authorized personnel
  • Radiologist and technologist passwords must be kept confidential at all times
  • Never respond to requests for passwords, especially from alleged Lnkr employees
  • Lnkr employees will never ask for your passwords
  • Your facility is responsible for all use of radiology accounts and personnel access
  • Multiple consecutive login failures may result in account suspension
  • You must manage and monitor all personnel access within your facility
  • Separate access controls must be maintained for imaging technologists and radiologists

You must notify Lnkr immediately if you believe your radiology account or any personnel credentials have been obtained or accessed by any unauthorized person or entity.

5. Communications Consent

By registering as a radiology facility user and providing Lnkr your contact information, you consent to our using this information to send you Service-related notices, including any notices required by law, system updates, security alerts, and relevant radiology industry communications. You may opt-out of non-essential communications while maintaining necessary system and security notifications.

6. Third-Party Integrations

The platform may integrate with third-party radiology information systems, PACS vendors, imaging equipment manufacturers, teleradiology services, or other diagnostic imaging technology services that are not owned or controlled by Lnkr. Lnkr has no control over, and assumes no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party systems or services.

Important: Important: If your radiology facility integrates with third-party systems through Lnkr's platform, you do so at your own risk and must ensure compliance with all applicable radiology regulations (HIPAA, FDA, state imaging regulations, ACR standards, etc.). You expressly release Lnkr from any and all liability arising out of your use of any third-party integrations or services.

7. Radiology Data and Content

By using our Services, your radiology facility provides us with information, imaging studies, DICOM data, reports, and files that you submit to Lnkr (together, "your radiology profile" and "radiology data").

Data Usage Rights

By uploading, storing or transmitting any content through the platform, your radiology facility grants Lnkr the necessary rights to process, store, and manage such data to provide the contracted services. All patient imaging data and health information remains subject to HIPAA, FDA regulations, and other applicable radiology privacy regulations.

Radiology Data Management Agreement

You understand and agree that the relationship between your radiology facility and Lnkr includes data management services to gather, process, secure, and manage radiology information in compliance with applicable regulations. Your facility has provided this data to Lnkr for the purpose of delivering contracted radiology technology services.

Important Notes

  • Your radiology facility retains ownership of all imaging and patient data
  • Data retention policies will be governed by your radiology service agreement
  • You are responsible for ensuring authorized personnel access to sensitive imaging data
  • Your facility must maintain compliance with all radiology privacy regulations
  • Data backup and disaster recovery procedures are part of service agreements
  • DICOM data integrity and security protocols must be maintained at all times

8. Key Radiology Responsibilities

Data Accuracy and Compliance

Your radiology facility data, licenses, ACR accreditations, and certifications must be accurate, complete and updated at all times. Your facility must maintain compliance with all applicable radiology regulations. Failing to do so, you acknowledge that Lnkr has the right to suspend or terminate your use of the Services.

Account Security and Personnel Management

  • Your radiology facility must maintain secure access controls and personnel management policies
  • You are responsible for all activities performed by your authorized personnel
  • You must immediately report any suspected security breaches or unauthorized access
  • Radiology accounts cannot be transferred to other facilities without proper authorization
  • Regular security audits and access reviews should be conducted
  • Imaging data access must be logged and monitored for compliance purposes

Regulatory Compliance

  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, FDA, ACR, and other applicable radiology regulations
  • Ensure proper Business Associate Agreements are in place
  • Implement appropriate radiation safety and quality assurance procedures
  • Conduct regular equipment quality control and maintain documentation
  • Maintain audit trails and imaging data access logs as required by law
  • Ensure proper personnel qualifications and continuing education records
  • Comply with state and federal radiation safety requirements
  • Maintain appropriate malpractice insurance and accreditation standards

9. Terms of Use

Please visit our Terms of Use establishing the use, disclaimers, and limitations of liability governing the use of our Website at Lnkr.

10. Your Consent

By using our Website and Services, your radiology facility consents to our Privacy Policy.

The Website's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy may be changed or updated occasionally to meet legal requirements and standards. Therefore, you are encouraged to frequently visit these sections in order to be updated about the changes on the Website. Modifications will be effective on the day they are posted.

11. Contact Us

If there are any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us using the email info@lnkrtech.com.

Radiology Support

If you have questions about your radiology facility responsibilities, compliance requirements, or need technical support for your diagnostic imaging center, our team is here to help.

📧 Email: info@lnkrtech.com: info@lnkrtech.com

🏥 Radiology Portal: Available through your facility admin dashboard

📋 Compliance Support: Dedicated ACR and regulatory guidance available