Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 2020
At Pure Med Aesthetics, we are committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients and clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Name, address, phone number, and email address
Date of birth and demographic information
Medical history and health information relevant to treatment
Payment and billing information
Photographs taken for treatment planning, documentation, and progress tracking
Appointment history and treatment records
Communications between you and our office
How We Use Your Information
Your information may be used to:
Provide medical aesthetic consultations and treatments
Maintain accurate medical records
Schedule and manage appointments
Process payments and billing
Communicate regarding appointments, treatment plans, and follow-up care
Comply with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations
Improve our services and patient experience
Medical Information and HIPAA Compliance
We maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), when applicable.
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and medical information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Photographs and Treatment Images
Clinical photographs may be taken before, during, and after treatment for medical documentation, treatment planning, and monitoring progress.
No photographs will be used for marketing, advertising, social media, educational purposes, or other public uses without your separate written consent.
Text Messages, Emails, and Electronic Communications
By providing your contact information, you consent to receive appointment reminders, treatment follow-ups, billing notifications, and other practice-related communications via phone, text message, or email.
While we take reasonable measures to protect electronic communications, no method of transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may disclose information when:
Required by law or court order
Necessary for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations
Requested or authorized by you in writing
Needed to protect the safety, rights, or property of our patients, staff, or practice
Payment Information
Payment information is processed through secure third-party payment processors. We do not retain complete credit card information unless required for authorized recurring payment arrangements.
Your Rights
You may have the right to:
Request access to your records
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
Receive a copy of your records as permitted by law
Withdraw certain consents where applicable
Requests must be submitted in writing and may be subject to legal and regulatory requirements.
Website and Online Information
Our website may collect limited information through cookies, analytics tools, or contact forms to improve user experience and website functionality.
Information submitted through website forms is not intended for emergency medical communications.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Changes to This Policy
Pure Med Aesthetics reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updated versions will be posted in our office and/or on our website with the revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:
Pure Med Aesthetics
4101 Crosspoint Blvd Edinburg, Tx 78539
(956) 628-7873