Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 14 February 2025

Thank you for visiting Georgia Skin and Cancer Clinic (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your information is handled securely. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, including compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of personal information when you visit our website, including:

  • Personal Identifiable Information (PII): Name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide through forms.
  • Health Information: If applicable, any health-related information provided through our platform is handled per HIPAA guidelines. If you have questions about our HIPAA compliance practices or wish to request more details, please contact us using the information provided in the ‘Contact Us’ section.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior.
  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies, including Google Tag Manager, to analyze traffic and enhance user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and manage our services.
  • To communicate with you regarding inquiries or appointments.
  • To comply with HIPAA regulations when handling protected health information (PHI).
  • To improve website functionality and user experience.
  • For analytics and marketing purposes using Google Tag Manager, which helps track user interactions, measure campaign performance, and optimize the user experience by collecting and analyzing data.

3. Data Protection & HIPAA Compliance

  • We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal and health information.
  • Any PHI is encrypted and handled following HIPAA compliance guidelines.
  • Access to your data is limited to authorized personnel only.
  • If there is a data breach involving PHI, we will follow HIPAA breach notification rules.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services, including Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, to collect data about website usage. These services may collect information such as IP addresses and browsing behavior. For more details, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.

5. Your Rights & Choices

  • Access & Correction: You may request access to or corrections of your personal information.
  • Opt-Out: You can disable cookies and tracking technologies via your browser settings.
  • HIPAA Rights: If we process your health information, you have the right to request restrictions on how it is used.

6. Newsletter Signup Disclaimer

By signing up for our newsletter, you agree to receive periodic emails from us regarding updates, promotions, and other relevant content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link in any of our emails or by contacting us directly.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:

Georgia Skin and Cancer Clinic
customerservice@georgiaskinandcancer.com
900 Mohawk Street, Savannah, GA 31419
1-912-925-0067

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date, and we may notify users via email or a website notification. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.