Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 16, 2026
At Heart and Vascular Center of Yuma (“Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you provide when visiting heartandvascularlabofyuma.com (“Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our Website.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this Website. It does not replace or modify our Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA Notice), which governs the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) in connection with your medical care.
By using this Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Request an appointment
- Complete a contact form
- Request information
- Communicate with our office by email
- Submit questions regarding our services
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address (if provided)
- Preferred appointment information
- Information you voluntarily include in your message
We ask that you do not submit confidential medical information or protected health information (PHI) through general website contact forms unless specifically instructed to do so.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- Referring website
- Approximate geographic location
- Website usage information
This information helps us improve our Website and better serve our patients.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our Website may be used to:
- Respond to appointment requests
- Respond to inquiries
- Provide information regarding our medical services
- Improve website performance and usability
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
- Communicate with visitors regarding requested information
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Website.
Google Analytics may collect information such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Browser type
- Device information
- Approximate geographic location
- Referral source
This information is collected in aggregate and is not intended to identify individual visitors.
To learn more about how Google uses information, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Improve website functionality
- Remember visitor preferences
- Analyze website traffic
- Improve the visitor experience
You may manage cookies through your browser settings.
Additional information is available in our Cookie Policy.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information only with trusted service providers that assist in operating our Website or Practice, including:
- Website hosting providers
- Technology support providers
- Website analytics providers
- Email communication providers
These service providers may only use your information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of the Practice or others.
Protected Health Information (HIPAA)
Medical information collected during the course of providing healthcare services is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and our Notice of Privacy Practices, rather than this Website Privacy Policy.
If you become a patient of our Practice, your protected health information will be handled in accordance with applicable federal and state healthcare privacy laws.
Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect the personal information collected through this Website.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Third-Party Websites
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites for patient convenience.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is intended to provide healthcare information for patients and families.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate authorization.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have certain rights under applicable California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), where applicable.
California residents may request information regarding personal information collected, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of personal information (subject to applicable exceptions), and exercise other rights provided by law.
Do Not Sell or Share
Heart and Vascular Center of Yuma does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our Website privacy practices, please contact:
Heart and Vascular Center of Yuma
Website: heartandvascularlabofyuma.com
Please use the contact information provided on our Website to reach our office.