Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/1/2025
DrBuckParker.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website, request a consultation, or communicate with us.
By using this website or submitting your information, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
A. Personal Information You Provide
When you fill out a form, book a consultation, or contact us directly, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Medical history or information you voluntarily share during your consultation
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Payment information (if applicable)
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit the site, we may automatically collect:
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Your IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages visited and time spent on the site
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Device and operating system information
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Cookies and tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
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Provide and manage your consultation or requested services
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Communicate with you regarding your inquiries or appointments
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Improve our website and user experience
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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Send updates, offers, or educational content (you may unsubscribe anytime)
3. HIPAA & Medical Privacy
If you schedule a consultation and share medical or health-related information, we treat that data as Protected Health Information (PHI) under applicable U.S. privacy laws, including HIPAA.
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your PHI. Your medical information will never be shared, sold, or disclosed to third parties without your explicit consent, except as required by law or for medical necessity in your care.
All consultations and messages exchanged through our secure, HIPAA-compliant platforms are encrypted and protected.
4. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share data only in the following cases:
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With trusted third-party service providers who help operate our website, scheduling, or payment systems (under strict confidentiality agreements).
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When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or court order.
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To protect our rights, prevent fraud, or ensure patient safety.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal and medical information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and improve our services. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not function properly.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Request access to your personal or medical data
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Request correction or deletion of inaccurate information
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Withdraw consent for communications
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File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected].
8. Data Security
We use encryption, secure servers, and industry-standard security protocols to protect your information. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or security of those external sites.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Dr. Buck Parker, MD
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.drbuckparker.com