Privacy Policy
Last Updated: 11/15/2024
VangardMD (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.vangardmd.com] and use our services. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: When you register for our services, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and other identifying information.
- Health Information: As part of our weight management and healthcare services, we may collect medical information relevant to your treatment, including but not limited to, medical history, treatment plans, and current health conditions.
- Payment Information: For billing purposes, we collect payment details such as credit card information and billing addresses.
- Automatically Collected Data: We may collect information automatically through cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies, including your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use your information to:
- Provide and manage our healthcare services
- Personalize and improve our services based on your health needs
- Process your transactions and manage billing
- Communicate with you regarding your treatment plans and updates
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
- Analyze usage trends and monitor website performance
3. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:
- With Healthcare Providers: Your information may be shared with licensed healthcare professionals involved in your treatment.
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as payment processors and data analytics companies.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or to respond to legal processes.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or reorganization, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
4. Security of Your Information
We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect it. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is entirely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and review your personal information
- Request corrections to any inaccuracies
- Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing, where applicable
- Request the deletion of your information in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete it.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect the functionality of our website.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for any updates. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
