Affiliates in Plastic Surgery, LLC (“the Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your information when you visit our website located at https://www.affiliatesinplasticsurgery.com/ (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

 

1. Scope of This Privacy Policy.  This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Site. It does not apply to information collected offline, information collected in person at any of the Practice’s locations, information collected through via telephone, information collected through patient intake or insurance forms that you might find on the website but submit outside of the website, or information collected through third-party platforms, including the patient portal used by the Practice, which may be governed by its own privacy policy.

 

2. Information We Collect.  We may collect the following types of information from visitors to our Site:

 

a. Information You Provide Directly.  If you fill out a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you choose to provide in the comments section. That said, we request that you do not submit sensitive personal, medical, or financial information through the Site.

 

b. Information Collected Automatically.  When you visit the Site, we may collect certain information automatically, including: Device Information (like IP address, browser type, operating system, and device type); Usage Data (like pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring/exit pages; and Cookies (or similar technologies may be used to enhance your experience and collect data about your use of the Site).  Any such information may be collected automatically by our trust third-party service providers, like our website hosts.

 

3. How We Use Your Information. We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

 

a. To respond to inquiries or requests submitted through contact forms.

 

b. To facilitate communication about appointments or services to be provided on site at one of the Practice locations.

 

c. To improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of the Site.

 

d. To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, where applicable.

 

4. Sharing Your Information.  We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information, or your information may be automatically collected by third parties, in the following circumstances:

 

a. Service Providers.  Our trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., web hosting or analytics providers) may automatically collect information of the type specified in Section 2(b) above.

 

b. Legal Obligations.  We may disclose your information as required by law, such as in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal processes.

 

c. Business Transfers.  In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business or our business assets, your information may be transferred to the successor entity.

 

5. HIPAA & HITECH Compliance.  To the extent that information collected through the Site qualifies as protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) or Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH), we will comply with all applicable HIPAA and HITECH requirements.  That said, we specifically request that you do not submit PHI through the Site unless explicitly requested.

 

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies.  The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data about your browsing behavior. These technologies may include: Session Cookies (temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser) and Analytics Cookies (cookies used to track website performance and usage patterns, if enabled by our web host or third-party providers). You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that some features of the Site may not function properly without cookies.

 

7. Your Privacy Rights.

 

a. Access, Correction, and Deletion.  You may request access to the personal information we have about you, request corrections, or request deletion by contacting us at the main Practice location where you have been seen.

 

b. Opt-Out of Communications.  If you receive emails or communications from us, you may opt out by following the instructions in the communication or contacting us directly.

 

c. Data Retention.  We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

 

8. Data Security.  We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately.

 

9. Third-Party Links.  The Site may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

 

10. Children’s Privacy.  The Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children from use of the Site. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 from their use of the Site without parental consent, we will delete it. This collection of information is distinct from information we may collect from patients of the Practice in-person in relation to medical care.

 

11. International Visitors.  The Site is intended for use by individuals in the United States only. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

 

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy.  We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time (and at any time) to reflect changes in our practices or for legal or regulatory reasons. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

 

13. Contact Us.  If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

 

Affiliates in Plastic Surgery, LLC
6801 Whittier Ave, Suite 301, McLean, VA 22101
(703)832-4000
contact@affiliatesinplasticsurgery.com