Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 7, 2025

At AtkinsSinus.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal health information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with applicable federal and Texas state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with our website:

Personal Information (e.g., name, phone number, email address) submitted via contact forms or appointment requests.
Protected Health Information (PHI) when you submit medical or health-related information.
Technical Information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site (via cookies and analytics tools).

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

Respond to inquiries or appointment requests.
Provide services or coordinate care.
Improve website functionality and user experience.
Send updates about services (with your consent).
Comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

3. HIPAA Compliance

We are a covered entity under HIPAA and comply with its privacy and security rules. We implement appropriate physical, administrative, and technical safeguards to protect PHI from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

Your HIPAA rights include:

The right to access your health records.
The right to request corrections to your records.
The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures.
The right to receive a record of disclosures.
The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe your rights have been violated.

We do not sell, rent, or share your PHI for marketing purposes without your explicit authorization.

4. Texas Medical Privacy Laws

In addition to HIPAA, we comply with Texas Medical Records Privacy Act and other applicable state laws which provide additional privacy protections. Where Texas law is more protective than federal law, we will follow Texas law.

5. Third-Party Services & Cookies

We use third-party analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand site usage. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect data. This data is anonymized and used solely to improve the site’s performance and user experience.

You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We follow industry standards and maintain reasonable security measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. You submit information at your own risk.

We strongly recommend that you avoid submitting sensitive medical details through unencrypted forms. Contact us by phone for sensitive matters.

7. Your Choices

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
You can manage cookie preferences through your browser.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

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

Atkins Sinus Center
15900 La Cantera Pkwy STE 20210

San Antonio, TX 78256
Phone: 210-607-4687

Email: frontdesk@atkinssinus.com

If you have a complaint regarding HIPAA compliance, you may also contact the Office for Civil Rights at HHS.gov.