WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

 

Effective Date: May 18, 2026

 

This Website Privacy Policy describes how Honest Dermatology Medical Group (“HDMG,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information obtained through our website and related digital services.

 

This Policy applies only to website and digital interactions and should be read together with our Notice of Privacy Practices.

 

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INFORMATION WE COLLECT

 

We may collect the following categories of information:

 

Information You Voluntarily Provide

 

Including when you:

 

complete contact forms,

request appointments,

communicate with our office,

subscribe to updates,

submit payment information,

upload photographs or documents, or

communicate through patient messaging systems.

 

This may include:

 

name,

email address,

phone number,

date of birth,

insurance information,

medical concerns,

photographs,

and other information you choose to provide.

 

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AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED INFORMATION

 

Our website may automatically collect technical information including:

 

IP address,

browser type,

device identifiers,

operating system,

referral URLs,

pages viewed,

website activity,

cookies,

analytics data, and

approximate geographic location.

 

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COOKIES AND ANALYTICS

 

Our website may use:

 

cookies,

pixels,

analytics tools,

session tracking,

conversion tracking, and

similar technologies.

 

These tools help us:

 

improve website functionality,

analyze website traffic,

evaluate advertising performance,

improve patient experience, and

maintain website security.

 

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though portions of the website may not function properly.

 

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THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS

 

We may use third-party vendors and technology providers to support practice operations and communications, including:

 

electronic medical records,

appointment scheduling,

secure messaging,

payment processing,

cloud storage,

analytics,

website hosting,

patient communications,

and AI-assisted clinical documentation tools.

 

These providers may include:

 

Klara

Modernizing Medicine (ModMed)

secure cloud and technology vendors used in healthcare operations.

 

These vendors may have access to information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf and are contractually required to maintain appropriate privacy and security protections where applicable.

 

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AI-ASSISTED DOCUMENTATION AND TECHNOLOGY

 

HDMG may utilize AI-assisted technologies, including ambient listening or AI-supported clinical documentation tools, to assist providers with documentation, workflow efficiency, and medical record generation.

 

These technologies are designed to support clinical operations and are subject to applicable privacy and security safeguards.

 

AI-assisted tools do not replace professional medical judgment, diagnosis, or decision-making by licensed healthcare providers.

 

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ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

 

If you communicate with us electronically, including by:

 

email,

text messaging,

patient portal,

online forms,

or messaging platforms,

 

you acknowledge that electronic communications may carry certain privacy and cybersecurity risks despite reasonable safeguards.

 

By providing your contact information, you consent to receive communications regarding:

 

appointments,

care coordination,

billing,

office operations,

prescription matters,

follow-up instructions,

and related healthcare communications.

 

Message and data rates may apply.

 

You may opt out of non-essential communications by contacting our office.

 

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PHOTOGRAPHS AND SUBMISSIONS

 

If you voluntarily submit photographs or other materials through our website or communication platforms:

 

you represent that you have the right to submit such materials,

you acknowledge that electronic transmission carries certain risks,

and you consent to our use of those materials for treatment, operations, and communication purposes consistent with applicable law.

 

Separate written consent is required for marketing or public use of patient photographs.

 

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HOW WE PROTECT INFORMATION

 

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal and medical information.

 

However, no website, electronic communication system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

 

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CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

 

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age without parental involvement.

 

We do not knowingly collect information directly from children through the website without appropriate consent.

 

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CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS

 

California residents may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act (“CMIA”).

 

Medical information collected by healthcare providers is generally governed by HIPAA and CMIA rather than the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”).

 

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THIRD-PARTY LINKS

 

Our website may contain links to external websites or platforms not operated by HDMG.

 

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.

 

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POLICY CHANGES

 

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

 

Updated versions will be posted on this website with a revised effective date.

 

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CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Honest Dermatology Medical Group

15840 Ventura Blvd., Suite 101

Encino, CA 91436

Phone: (818) 789-3811

Email: pegah@honestdermatology.com