Privacy Policy

Introduction

Dr. Georgina Nichols at Boca Raton Plastic Surgery Center ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Name, address, phone number, and email address
• Date of birth and gender
• Medical history and health information
• Insurance information
• Payment and billing information
• Photographs and videos (with your consent)
• Emergency contact information

Website Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and browser information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device and operating system information
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing medical services and treatment
• Scheduling appointments and consultations
• Processing payments and insurance claims
• Communicating with you about your care
• Improving our services and website
• Complying with legal and regulatory requirements
• Marketing and promotional activities (with your consent)

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Medical Care

• With other healthcare providers involved in your care
• With laboratories and imaging facilities
• With hospitals and surgical centers

Business Operations

• With service providers who assist in our operations
• With insurance companies for payment processing
• With legal and regulatory authorities when required

Your Consent

We will obtain your explicit consent before sharing your information for marketing purposes or any other use not described in this policy.

Health Information Protection (HIPAA)

As a healthcare provider, we are subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This means we have additional obligations to protect your health information, including:

• Implementing appropriate safeguards to protect your health information
• Providing you with access to your health information
• Allowing you to request amendments to your health information
• Providing you with an accounting of disclosures
• Obtaining your authorization for certain uses and disclosures

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Staff training on data protection

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request a copy of your information in a portable format
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Complaints

If you believe we have violated your privacy rights, you may file a complaint with us using the contact information above. You also have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights.