Effective Date: October 19, 2026
At Internal and Bariatric Medicine, we value your trust and respect your privacy. We are committed to handling personal information responsibly and protecting patient health information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit our website, contact our office, or request an appointment online.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit or interact with our website, we may collect the following information:
Information You Provide
Name and contact information, including telephone number and email address.
Information submitted through contact or appointment request forms.
Other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with our office.
Website Usage Information
Our website and its service providers may automatically collect certain technical information, including browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and website interaction data.
This information may be collected through cookies or similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through our website to:
Respond to questions and inquiries.
Process appointment requests and communicate about scheduling.
Provide information about our medical services.
Maintain and improve website functionality and security.
Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
We do not sell personal information collected through our website.
3. Online Appointment Requests
Our website may provide an online form for requesting appointments.
Submitting an appointment request does not guarantee or confirm an appointment. Our office will contact you to discuss availability and confirm scheduling details.
Please do not include sensitive medical information, detailed medical histories, Social Security numbers, or urgent medical concerns in general website forms.
Online appointment requests are not intended for emergencies.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
4. Patient Privacy and HIPAA
Internal and Bariatric Medicine recognizes the importance of protecting patients' medical information.
Protected health information is handled in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy requirements, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Our separate Notice of Privacy Practices provides additional information about how protected health information may be used and disclosed, patients' privacy rights, and how to exercise those rights.
This Website Privacy Policy does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices.
5. Cookies and Website Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, maintain security, and understand how visitors interact with the site.
Visitors may manage cookies through their browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Any additional analytics or advertising technologies will be evaluated for compliance with applicable privacy requirements before implementation.
6. Information Sharing and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to support website hosting, website functionality, appointment requests, and other operational needs.
Information may be processed by these providers as necessary to perform their services, subject to applicable contractual and legal requirements.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when otherwise legally permitted.
We do not sell personal information collected through our website.
7. Information Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards appropriate to the information being handled.
However, no website, electronic communication, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
For confidential medical matters, patients should contact our office through an approved communication method.
8. External Websites
Our website may include links to third-party websites, such as maps, social media platforms, or other resources.
These external websites operate under their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage visitors to review those policies when leaving our website.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended to provide general information about our medical practice and services.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our general website without appropriate parental or legal authorization.
Parents or legal guardians should contact our office directly regarding appointments or medical services for minors.
10. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, services, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
11. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information submitted through our website is handled, please contact:
Internal and Bariatric Medicine
Address: [10951 Lakeview Ave. Ste A, Lenexa KS 66219]
Phone: [913 553 0945]
Fax: [913 701 3323]
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