Privacy Policy Updated on 2/12/2025
At Chic Derm & Aesthetics, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of patients’ personal and medical information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not sell, rent, release, or transfer your SMS consent or phone number to any third party for any third-party purposes. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We may share your information with our service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as customer services, or technical support. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for services they provide.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users or others.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information from you when you visit our med spa, schedule appointments, or interact with us online. The types of information we may collect include: Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email, date of birth, gender, and emergency contact information.
- Medical Information: Health history, treatment records, medications, allergies, test results, and other health-related information necessary for your care.
- Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and insurance information for billing purposes.
How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal and medical information for the following purposes:
- To provide medical treatments and services.
- To communicate with you regarding appointments, services, and promotions.
- To process payments and handle billing matters.
- To maintain accurate medical records and comply with regulatory requirements.
Sharing Your Information
We are committed to keeping your personal and medical information confidential. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
- With Healthcare Providers: For continuity of care, we may share your health information with other healthcare providers involved in your treatment.
- As Required by Law: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as to comply with subpoenas, court orders, or government investigations.
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us in providing services (e.g., payment processing, email communication).
These providers are required to safeguard your information in accordance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
How We Protect Your Information
We implement a variety of physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect your personal and medical information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes:
- Secure storage and transmission of your personal and medical information.
- Limiting access to authorized personnel only.
- Regular employee training on privacy and confidentiality policie
Your Rights Under HIPAA
Under HIPAA, you have the following rights regarding your health information:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of your medical records or a summary of your treatment history.
- Right to Correct Information: If you believe any information we have is incorrect, you may request a correction.
- Right to Confidential Communications: You may request to receive communications abo your health information in a specific way or at a specific locat
- Right to Restrict Information Sharing: You have the right to request limitations on how we use or share your information for certain purposes, such as third-party disclosure.
Data Retention
We retain your personal and medical information for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal and regulatory obligations. After this period, your information will be securely disposed of.
Cookie Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2/12/20
At Chic Derm & Aesthetics, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookie Privacy Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website mydermpa.com.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language preference, etc.) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
To provide essential website functionality: Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
To improve the user experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
To analyze website traffic and performance: We use analytics cookies to track user behav and improve our site’s performance.
To serve targeted ads: We may use advertising cookies to display relevant ads to you based on your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website, such as remembering your login details or keeping your shopping cart active.
Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us track how visitors interact with our website (e.g., the pages they visit, how long they stay). We use this information to improve our website’s functionality.
Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language settings, font size) to provide a more personalized experience.
Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to serve relevant advertisements to you. They help us deliver ads based on your browsing history and interests.
Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services (such as Google Analytics, advertising networks, etc.) to place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties may use cookies to collect data on your activity for the purposes of analytics or targeted advertising.
How to Control Cookies
You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
View the cookies stored on your device.
Delete cookies or block specific types of cookie
Block all cookies by default.
If you disable cookies, some features of the website may not function correctly, and your user experience may be less personalized.
For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, you can visit:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Privacy Policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings to disable cookies.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy. Any changes will be posted on our website, and the effective date will be updated accordingly. Please review this policy periodically stay informed about how we are protecting your privacy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights under
HIPAA, please contact us:
Chic Derm & Aesthetics
1312 W Exchange Pkwy 2130, Allen, Tx 75013
469-466-2727
contact@mydermpa.com