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South Florida Heart & Vascular Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 08/07/2024

South Florida Heart & Vascular (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at sfheart.org (the “Website”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Website.

Information We Collect

We collect several different types of information for various purposes, including:

Personal Information: We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly, such as your name, email address, phone number, and postal address. This information is typically collected when you:
- Contact us through our website.
- Schedule an appointment or request information.
- Sign up for our newsletter or other communications.
- Participate in our programs or events.
Usage Data: We may also collect information about your use of the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. This information is used to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website. We also use Google Analytics to track Website usage and gather data about our users’ behavior.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and improve our services.
To communicate with you about your appointments, inquiries, and other relevant information.
To send you promotional materials and updates about our services.
To analyze Website usage and improve our services.
To comply with legal obligations.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information with third parties in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Website and providing our services (e.g., website hosting, email marketing, data analytics). These service providers are obligated to protect your information in accordance with our instructions and applicable privacy laws.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track Website usage. Google Analytics collects information about your use of the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps. Google Analytics uses this information to provide us with insights about Website traffic and user behavior. You can find more information about Google Analytics and how it collects and uses data here: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7318509?hl=en
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to respond to requests from government agencies or law enforcement authorities.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

SMS Consent and Phone Numbers

We do not use or share your phone number for SMS marketing purposes without your explicit consent. If you choose to opt-in to receive SMS messages from us, you will be required to provide your express consent via a separate process. Your phone number will only be used for the purpose of providing SMS messages related to your consent.

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to access, correct, and delete your personal information. You can also opt out of receiving marketing communications from us. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no website or internet transmission is completely secure. You should be aware that there are inherent risks in transmitting information over the internet.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: