Cortina Dermatology and Aesthetics Privacy Policy

Last modified: December 18, 2024

Introduction

Cortina Dermatology and Aesthetics ("Cortina Dermatology," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy, and we are committed to protecting it through compliance with this policy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect from you or that you may provide when you visit or use our website located at www.cortinaderm.com (our “Website”) and our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. For purposes of this Privacy Policy, our Website, and all related services and functionality that we provide through it, are referred to as our “Digital Services.”

This policy applies to information we collect:

  • On our Digital Services;
  • In e-mail, text, and other electronic messages between you and our Digital Services; and
  • When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services, if those applications or advertising include links to this policy.

It does not apply to information collected by:

  • Us offline or through any other means, including on any other website operated by Cortina Dermatology or any third party; or
  • Any third party, including through any application or content (including advertising) that may link to or be accessible from or on the Digital Services.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our policies and practices regarding your information and how we will treat it. By accessing or using our Digital Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy may change from time to time (see Changes to Our Privacy Policy). Your continued use of our Digital Services after we make changes is deemed to be acceptance of those changes, so please check this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

Children Under the Age of 18

Our Digital Services are not intended for children under 18 years of age. No one under age 18 may provide any information to or through the Digital Services. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under 18. If you are under 18, do not use or provide any information on or in our Digital Services or on or through any of their features, including your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, or any screen name or user name you may use. If we learn we have collected or received Personal Data from a child under 18 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information. If you believe we might have any information from a child under 18, please contact us at info@cortinaderm.com.

Information We Collect About You and How We Collect It

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Digital Services, specifically information:

  • By which you may be personally identified, such as first and last name, home address, billing address, e-mail address, telephone numbers, date of birth, and health information (“Personal Data”);
  • That is about you but individually does not identify you, such as traffic data, logs, referring/exit pages, and other communication data; or
  • About your Internet connection, the equipment you use to access or use our Digital Services, and usage details.

We collect this information:

  • Directly from you when you provide it to us;
  • Automatically as you navigate through or use our Digital Services (e.g., usage details, IP addresses, cookies); and
  • From third parties, such as our business partners.

How We Use Your Information

We use information that we collect about you or that you provide to us, including any Personal Data:

  • To provide our Website and its contents and services to you;
  • To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us;
  • To process and fulfill transactions for services and products;
  • To contact you in response to a request;
  • To notify you about changes to our Digital Services or any products or services we offer;
  • To enforce our rights and comply with legal obligations; and
  • For any other purpose with your consent.

Some information Cortina Dermatology collects may constitute protected health information (“PHI”) under the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). As a medical group, we will provide you with a Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes our collection, use, and disclosure of your health information in compliance with HIPAA regulations. We only collect the PHI necessary to provide our services, process payments, respond to inquiries, and fulfill legal and regulatory requirements.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not share, sell, or otherwise disclose your Personal Data for purposes other than those outlined in this Privacy Policy. However, we may disclose aggregated information about our users and information that does not identify any individual without restriction. We may disclose Personal Data that we collect or you provide as described in this Privacy Policy:

  • To contractors, service providers, and other third parties we use to support our business (e.g., IT support, payment processing);
  • To comply with legal obligations, such as responding to a court order or regulatory request;
  • To enforce our rights and protect our property or safety and that of our users or others; and
  • With your consent.’

Choices About How We Use and Disclose Your Information

We strive to provide you with choices regarding the Personal Data you provide to us. You can:

  • Set your browser or device to refuse cookies;
  • Opt-out of receiving promotional emails by clicking “unsubscribe” at the bottom of our emails;
  • Opt-out of receiving text messages by texting “STOP” in response to any message; and
  • Manage targeted advertising preferences through third-party platforms.

Your Rights Regarding Your Information

You have rights under HIPAA and applicable laws regarding your PHI. These include the right to:

  • Access and obtain a copy of your health information;
  • Request corrections to your health information;
  • Restrict certain uses and disclosures of your health information;
  • Request confidential communications; and
  • Receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at info@cortinaderm.com.

Data Security

We have implemented measures to secure your Personal Data from accidental loss and unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure. These measures include encryption technology and secure storage systems. However, we cannot guarantee the complete security of your information transmitted via the Internet.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last modified” date will be updated. Material changes will be communicated to you through our Website or other appropriate means.

Contact Information

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

Cortina Dermatology and Aesthetics Belle Meade, TN Email: info@cortinaderm.com

Cortina Dermatology Group, LLC.

Telephone: (615) 819-1414 

E-mail: info@cortinaderm.com

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