Who We Are
Our medical practice, California Plastic Surgery Group, is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website (https://plasticsurgeonsoc.com), we collect data related to your browsing activity for the purpose of improving user experience and security. This includes your IP address and browser user agent string.
If you choose to leave comments on our website, we collect the information provided in the comments form, including your name, email address, and website, to facilitate communication and help prevent spam.
We do not collect or use any sensitive personal information on our website, and we do not request or store medical information through online forms.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To enhance the functionality and security of our website.
- To engage with visitors who choose to leave comments.
- To improve our services and respond to inquiries.
Cookies
We do use cookies on our website for your convenience. These cookies store your name, email address, and website if you leave a comment, so you don’t have to re-enter this information in the future. These cookies expire after one year.
If you log in to our website, we set temporary cookies to determine if your browser accepts cookies. These cookies do not contain personal data and are discarded when you close your browser.
We also use cookies to save your login information and screen display choices, but these cookies do not include personal data.
Embedded Content
- Our website may include embedded content from other trusted sources, such as articles or videos. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source’s website directly and may collect data as per their privacy policies.
Data Retention
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely for administrative purposes. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
If you register on our website, we store the personal information you provide in your user profile. You can access, edit, or delete this information, except for your username, which cannot be changed.
Your Rights
- If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request the erasure of your personal data, excluding data we are required to retain for administrative, legal, or security reasons.
Automated Spam Detection
- To maintain the security and integrity of our website, visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Please note that this privacy policy is a template and should be reviewed and customized by a legal professional to ensure it aligns with the specific data handling practices of California Plastic Surgery Group and complies with relevant healthcare regulations, including HIPAA.
