Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how amavita Heart and Vascular Health® ("amavita," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and safeguards information you provide through amavita.health and related digital properties (the "Site"). By using the Site, you consent to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

When you complete an appointment request, contact form, newsletter signup, or lead-magnet download on the Site, we may collect the following:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Preferred location and, if provided, message or reason for contact
• Basic technical data such as IP address, browser type, device, and pages visited

Appointment Requests Are Not Secure Medical Communication

Forms on this Site are for scheduling and general inquiries only. They are not a secure channel for exchanging protected health information (PHI). Please do not submit detailed medical history, test results, images, or any sensitive clinical information through the Site. To share clinical information securely, please call our office or use the patient portal provided during your visit.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to appointment requests and inquiries
• To confirm, schedule, or follow up on visits
• To send administrative communications (e.g., confirmations, updates)
• To send educational content or newsletters where you have opted in
• To improve the Site, measure engagement, and enhance user experience
• To comply with applicable law and to protect our legal rights

Cookies and Analytics

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand traffic, and measure the performance of our content. We may use analytics providers (such as Google Analytics and product analytics tools like PostHog) that place cookies or collect device identifiers on our behalf. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We rely on trusted third-party vendors to operate the Site, including hosting, email delivery, form processing, analytics, review aggregation (e.g., Google Places), and content delivery. These providers may process limited personal data on our behalf under contractual and privacy commitments. We do not sell your personal information.

Data Retention

We retain inquiry and appointment-request data only as long as needed to respond to you, to maintain accurate business records, and to comply with legal obligations. Newsletter and marketing data are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, and to opt out of marketing communications. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details at the bottom of this page. We will respond within a reasonable time frame consistent with applicable law.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the Site.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect information submitted through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.