Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 2026
Introduction
Spirit Dermatology ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at spiritderm.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you use our contact form, you may provide us with your name, email address, phone number, and a general message. Our contact form does not collect any medical or health-related information (Protected Health Information, or PHI).
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on our site. This data helps us improve your experience and is collected through standard web analytics.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and contact form submissions
- To schedule and manage appointments
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
HIPAA Compliance
As a healthcare provider, Spirit Dermatology complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any Protected Health Information (PHI) collected during your care as a patient is handled in accordance with our Notice of Privacy Practices, which will be provided to you at your first visit.
Please note that our website contact form is designed for general inquiries only. Do not submit sensitive medical information through our website contact form. For medical questions, please call our office directly or use our secure patient portal.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our servers.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services such as analytics tools and appointment scheduling platforms. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- Opt out of marketing communications
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
Spirit Dermatology
Norwalk, CT
Email: info@spiritderm.com
Phone: (203) 555-5555
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.