Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

Dermatology San Antonio (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website dermsanantonio.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our Site and the rights you have regarding your information.

By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part, please do not use the Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you (“Personal Information”), as well as non-identifying information.

a. Personal Information You Provide

We collect Personal Information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number.
• Appointment Requests / Forms: information you submit through patient intake forms.
• Communication: messages you send via email or contact forms.
• Newsletter Sign-ups: email address for marketing or updates.

Examples include signing up for newsletters, submitting appointment requests, or contacting us through the Site.

b. Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect non-personal data when you visit the Site, including:

• Browser type and settings
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visits
• Device information

This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use information collected for:

• Providing and improving our services and the Site experience.
• Responding to your requests (appointments, questions, email inquiries).
• Sending appointment reminders and administrative messages.
• Marketing communications and newsletters, with your consent.
• Legal compliance, security, and fraud prevention.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to gather usage data and improve your experience. Cookies may include:

• Essential Cookies: necessary for core site functionality.
• Performance Cookies: measure site usage and performance.
• Advertising or Analytics Cookies: help us understand and improve outreach.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may impact site functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share your data with trusted third parties to support our services, including:

• Service providers for appointment scheduling, analytics, email newsletters, and hosting.
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

We require third parties to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

5. Health Information / HIPAA

This Privacy Policy does not govern the collection or use of protected health information submitted through secure patient portals or clinical intake forms. Such information is handled in accordance with applicable medical privacy policies and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

If you provide medical or sensitive health information through non-secure channels, you acknowledge that such transmission may not be HIPAA-compliant.

6. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to dermsanantonio.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered, we will take steps to delete it.

9. Your Choices & Access

You may:

• Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link included in those messages.
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your Personal Information, subject to legal limitations.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@dermsanantonio.com.

10. 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.

11. Contact Us

Dermatology San Antonio
Email: info@dermsanantonio.com
Phone: (210) 615-7171
Address: 16110 Via Shavano, San Antonio, Texas 78249