Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 11, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Heart & Vascular Specialists DFW (“us”, “we”, or “our”).
We operate the website https://heartandvasculardfw.com/ (“Service”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information obtained through your use of our Service. By using the Service, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Our Terms and Conditions, together with this Privacy Policy, form your agreement with us.

2. Definitions

• Service – The website https://heartandvasculardfw.com/ operated by Heart & Vascular Specialists DFW.
  
  
• Personal Data – Information about an identifiable individual.
  
  
• Usage Data – Information collected automatically when you access or use the Service.
  
  
• Cookies – Small files stored on your device.
  
  
• Data Controller – The entity responsible for determining how and why personal data is processed (we are the Data Controller).
  
  
• Service Providers / Data Processors – Third parties that process data on our behalf.
  
  
• User / Data Subject – The person using our Service.
  
  

3. Information We Collect

We collect different types of information to operate, improve, and secure our Service.

4. Types of Data Collected

A. Personal Data

We may ask you to provide personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:

• First and last name
  
  
• Email address
  
  
• Phone number
  
  
• Address (City, State, ZIP/Postal Code, Country)
  
  
• Cookies and Usage Data
  
  

We may use your Personal Data to send practice updates, appointment reminders, newsletters, or marketing information. You may unsubscribe at any time.

B. Usage Data

Usage Data may include:

• IP address
  
  
• Browser type and version
  
  
• Pages visited
  
  
• Time and date of visits
  
  
• Time spent on pages
  
  
• Device identifiers
  
  
• Operating system and diagnostic data
  
  

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and remember preferences. You may refuse cookies, but some Service features may not function properly.

Types of cookies we use:

• Session Cookies – essential for site operation
  
  
• Preference Cookies – store your settings
  
  
• Security Cookies – used for protection
  
  
• Advertising Cookies – used to provide relevant ads (if applicable)
  
  

D. Other Data (Optional Information You Provide)

You may voluntarily provide additional information through forms or communications with us.
(Note: No collection of passport numbers, Social Security numbers, marital status, employment records, etc., is included — these were removed from your original version because they are not appropriate for a medical website.)

5. Use of Data

Heart & Vascular Specialists DFW may use collected data for the following purposes:

1. To provide and maintain our Service
   
   
2. To notify you about changes
   
   
3. To allow participation in interactive features
   
   
4. To provide customer support
   
   
5. To improve Service performance and user experience
   
   
6. To monitor usage for security and optimization
   
   
7. To detect and prevent technical issues
   
   
8. To manage appointments, communication, and patient requests
   
   
9. To send updates, newsletters, and offers (unless you opt out)
   
   
10. For any purpose you authorize at the time data is provided
    
    

6. Retention of Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide the Service
  
  
• Comply with legal requirements
  
  
• Resolve disputes
  
  
• Enforce agreements
  
  

Usage Data is retained for shorter periods unless needed for security, legal, or operational reasons.

7. Transfer of Data

Your information may be transferred to servers located outside your state or country. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers.

We take reasonable measures to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with this Policy.

8. Disclosure of Data

We may disclose Personal Data:

A. To Comply with Legal Obligations

Including requests from law enforcement or regulatory authorities.

B. During Business Transactions

If our practice is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

C. For Operational Purposes

• To affiliates
  
  
• To contractors/service providers necessary for practice operations
  
  
• To fulfill the purpose for which you provided it
  
  
• With your consent
  
  
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of our practice, patients, or others
  
  

We never disclose data beyond what is reasonably necessary.

9. Security of Data

We use industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

10. GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents Only)

If you reside in the EU/EEA, you have rights to:

• Access your data
  
  
• Request correction
  
  
• Request deletion
  
  
• Object to processing
  
  
• Limit processing
  
  
• Data portability
  
  
• Withdraw consent
  
  

To exercise your rights, contact us at: Info@heartandvasculardfw.com

11. CalOPPA Compliance (California Online Privacy Protection Act)

We agree to:

• Allow anonymous visits
  
  
• Provide a clearly visible Privacy Policy
  
  
• Notify users of changes on this page
  
  
• Allow users to update their information via email
  
  

We honor “Do Not Track” browser settings.

12. CCPA Rights (California Residents Only)

You have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect
  
  
• Request deletion of your personal data
  
  
• Request disclosure of third parties with whom data is shared
  
  
• Opt out of data sharing (we do not sell personal data)
  
  

To submit a request, email: Info@heartandvasculardfw.com

We will never discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

13. Service Providers

We may use third-party companies to:

• Facilitate our Service
  
  
• Provide analytics
  
  
• Provide technical infrastructure
  
  
• Support marketing tools
  
  
• Process payments
  
  

These providers only access data necessary to perform their services.

14. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to analyze web traffic and improve user experience.

15. CI/CD Tools

We may use tools that help automate updates, security patches, and site development.

16. Behavioral Remarketing

We may use cookies to show ads on third-party sites based on your interactions with our Service (if enabled). You may opt out of ad personalization via your browser settings.

17. Payments

If we offer paid services, payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment providers.
We do not store or collect credit card information.

18. Links to Other Sites

Our Service may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
We encourage you to review their policies.

19. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is intended for individuals 18 years and older.
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 18. If such data is discovered, it will be promptly removed.

20. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy periodically.
Changes become effective when posted on this page. The “Effective Date” will be updated accordingly.

21. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Info@heartandvasculardfw.com