We are deeply committed to protecting your privacy, maintaining the confidentiality of your personal information, and safeguarding your Protected Health Information (PHI).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our practice online, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Florida Information Protection Act (FIPA), and applicable federal and state privacy regulations.
- Information We Collect
We collect both non-personal information automatically provided by your browser and personally identifiable information that you voluntarily submit.
- Non-Personal & Technical Information (Cookies & Tracking)
When you navigate our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data using cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies:
- IP Addresses & Device Data: Information about your browser type, operating system, and device.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the site, referring URLs, and navigation paths.
- Cookies: Small text files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic, enhance site functionality, and improve your browsing experience. You may modify your browser settings to decline cookies, though some features of our website may not function fully as a result.
- Personal & Protected Health Information (PHI)
When you request a consultation, fill out a contact form, sign up for communications, or schedule an appointment, you may voluntarily provide:
- Contact Information: Full name, phone number, email address, and physical address.
- Health & Clinical Information: Information regarding desired procedures, medical history, photos, or inquiries submitted via online forms.
- Financial & Billing Information: Payment card details or insurance information (processed securely through compliant third-party payment gateways).
- Compliance with HIPAA and Health Sector Regulations
To the extent that any information collected through our website or patient portals constitutes Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, our use and disclosure of that information are strictly governed by HIPAA rules and our official HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
- Confidentiality: We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with federal standards to guard your PHI.
- Business Associates: Any third-party service providers (e.g., electronic health record systems, secure web hosts) that handle your PHI on our behalf are required to enter into strict Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) binding them to HIPAA compliance.
- No Unlawful Selling of Health Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal health information to third parties or marketing brokers.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Clinical & Administrative Care: To schedule consultations, evaluate candidate eligibility for procedures, communicate regarding care, and process payments.
- Website Optimization: To improve website performance, analyze site traffic, and personalize your user experience.
- Patient Communications: To send appointment reminders, respond to inquiries, and (where permitted by law and with your consent) send promotional material or newsletters.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including healthcare regulations and court orders.
- How We Share Your Information
We do not disclose your personal information or PHI to third parties except in the following limited circumstances:
- With Your Explicit Consent: When you authorize us in writing to share your information (e.g., releasing medical records).
- Service Providers: With trusted vendors who assist in operating our website, managing our electronic health records, or conducting business operations, provided they strictly comply with privacy standards (and BAAs where applicable).
- Legal Obligations: When required by law, subpoena, regulatory authority, or to protect the safety, rights, or property of Miami Luxury Plastic Surgery, LLC, our patients, or the public.
- Security of Your Information
We implement industry-standard security measures—including SSL encryption, secure socket layers, and restricted database access—to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, alteration, or misuse.
Please note: While we take all reasonable precautions, no transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to refrain from sending sensitive personal health details via unencrypted standard email forms.
- Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction and subject to HIPAA regulations, you have rights regarding your information:
- Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information and medical records.
- Cookie Preferences: You can disable cookies directly through your browser settings.
- Marketing Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails.
- HIPAA Rights: You have specific rights regarding your medical records and personal information, including requesting restrictions on certain disclosures or obtaining an accounting of disclosures.
- FIPA Rights: You have specific rights regarding your medical records and personal information, including requesting restrictions on certain disclosures or obtaining an accounting of disclosures.
- Third-Party Links & Analytics
Our website may contain links to external third-party websites or integrate third-party analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, cookies, or content of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.
- Children’s Online Privacy
Our website is directed toward adults seeking cosmetic or reconstructive plastic surgery. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children (who are persons under the age of 18 years old) without verified written parental consent.
- Updates to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our legal obligations, technology, or business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
- Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your HIPAA and/or FIPA rights, or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Miami Luxury Plastic Surgery, LLC
Website: https://miamiluxuryplasticsurgery.com/
Phone: +1 786 376-7804
Email: Miamiluxuryplasticsurgery@gmail.com
Address: 7173 W. Flagler Street, Miami, Florida 33144
