Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 01/01/2026
Heart Vascular & Vein Care Clinic (“HVVC,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting or interacting with our website.
This Website Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect through our website, how that information may be used, and the measures we take to protect it.
Information We May Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us through our website, including:
- Name
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Information submitted through contact or appointment request forms
- Communication preferences
- Other information you voluntarily provide when contacting our office
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Date and time of website access
- Referring website
- General website usage information
This information may be collected through cookies, analytics technologies, server logs, or similar technologies used to operate and improve our website.
How We Use Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Respond to questions or requests
- Contact you regarding an appointment or appointment request
- Provide requested information about our services
- Facilitate patient communication and care coordination
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain website security
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Perform other legitimate healthcare or business functions
Protected Health Information
Information you provide to Heart Vascular & Vein Care Clinic may, under certain circumstances, constitute Protected Health Information (“PHI”) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”).
Our use and disclosure of PHI is governed by applicable law and our Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you may access that information.
This Website Privacy Policy does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
Website Forms and Electronic Communications
Electronic communication may involve privacy and security risks. You should avoid submitting highly sensitive medical information through general website contact forms unless the form is specifically designed and approved for that purpose.
For urgent medical concerns, contact our office directly. Do not use website forms, email, or text messaging for medical emergencies. Call 911 or seek emergency medical care when appropriate.
Text Messaging
If you voluntarily provide your mobile telephone number and consent to receive SMS/text messages from Heart Vascular & Vein Care Clinic, your information may be used to send communications related to appointments, scheduling, procedures, care coordination, and other communications related to your care or interactions with our practice.
Participation in our SMS messaging program is voluntary.
Please review our SMS Messaging Privacy Policy & Terms for additional information regarding text messaging.
SMS Consent and Mobile Information
Mobile phone numbers, SMS opt-in information, and text messaging consent will not be sold, rented, traded, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.
Information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will be used only as necessary to provide and support the communications requested by the individual, administer our messaging program, comply with applicable requirements, and support our healthcare operations.
Service providers that assist us in delivering or operating our communications may process information on our behalf as necessary to provide those services and subject to applicable privacy and security requirements.
Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information when reasonably necessary to:
- Provide services requested by you
- Operate and maintain our website and communication systems
- Work with service providers performing functions on our behalf
- Protect the rights, safety, or security of our patients, workforce, organization, or others
- Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, court orders, or governmental requests
Protected Health Information will be used and disclosed only as permitted by applicable law and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Cookies and Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage, and maintain website security.
Your browser may allow you to restrict or disable cookies. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of portions of the website.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.
Heart Vascular & Vein Care Clinic is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of external websites before providing personal information.
Information Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, electronic communication method, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended to provide information about our healthcare services and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate authorization from a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to This Policy
Heart Vascular & Vein Care Clinic may update this Website Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or applicable requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
For questions regarding this Website Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Heart Vascular & Vein Care Clinic
2000 10th Ave, Suite 320
Columbus, Georgia 31901
Phone: 706-366-3850