Theresa Carrie Aesthetics (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our website visitors and patients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website.

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through our website and does not apply to information collected offline or through in-person clinical care, which is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

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HIPAA Compliance

Theresa Carrie Aesthetics is a healthcare provider and complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

• Protected Health Information (PHI) collected during medical care—whether online or in person—is handled in accordance with HIPAA.
   

• This Privacy Policy does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how medical information may be used and disclosed and outlines patient rights under HIPAA.
   

Patients may request a copy of our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices at any time.

 

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it through our website, including when you:

• Submit contact or intake forms

• Request appointments or information

• Communicate with us electronically
   

Personal information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Date of birth

• Health-related information submitted voluntarily

• Any other information you choose to provide

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Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-clinical information, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Pages viewed

• Referring websites

• Date and time of visits
   

This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and performance improvement.

 

How We Use Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and appointment requests

• Provide requested services or information

• Communicate regarding appointments, services, or administrative matters

• Improve website functionality and user experience

• Maintain security and prevent fraud
   

All personal and health-related information is treated as confidential.

 

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may disclose information only:

• When required by law, subpoena, or legal process

• To trusted third-party service providers who assist with business operations (e.g., scheduling software, payment processing, website hosting), under confidentiality agreements or Business Associate Agreements when required

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Theresa Carrie Aesthetics, our patients, or others
   

Non-personally identifiable, aggregated website usage data may be shared for analytics or marketing purposes.

 

Payment Processing

Payments made through our website are processed by secure third-party payment processors. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers. Payment processors are responsible for maintaining PCI-DSS compliance.

 

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Understand visitor behavior

• Save user preferences

• Support marketing and analytics efforts
   

Cookies may collect device and usage information. IP addresses may be logged and, in some cases, associated with submitted form data.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We may authorize third-party services (such as analytics or advertising platforms) to collect non-personal information via cookies.

 

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party sites. Visiting third-party sites is done at your own risk and subject to their privacy policies.

 

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information, including:

• SSL encryption

• Firewall and server protections

• Restricted access to authorized personnel only

• Confidentiality agreements for staff and contractors

• Regular data backups stored securely
   

Despite these safeguards, no system can guarantee absolute security.

 

Data Retention

We retain website-collected information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Medical records are retained in accordance with applicable healthcare regulations.

 

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to:

• Request access to personal information

• Request correction or deletion of information

• Opt out of certain data uses
   

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

 

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

 

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

 

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to or modification of your information, please contact:

Theresa Carrie Aesthetics

email: admin@theresacarrie.com

phone number: 720-281-9551