Privacy Policy for Glen S Lovelace MD - Obstetrics, Gynecologists, and Midwifery (Idaho Stork)

Effective Date: [January 17, 2025]

At Glen S Lovelace MD - Obstetrics, Gynecologists, and Midwifery (Idaho Stork), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you visit our website or use our services:

•  Personal Identification Information: This may include your name, address, phone number, email address, date of birth, medical history, insurance information, and any other information you provide us when making appointments or inquiries.
• Health Information: We may collect health-related information necessary for providing medical care and services.
• Technical Information: This includes details about your visits to our website such as IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing activity (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide and manage our medical services, including scheduling appointments and delivering healthcare.
• To communicate with you about appointments, follow-up care, reminders, and other relevant information related to your medical treatment.
• To improve the quality of our services and website functionality.
• To comply with legal and regulatory requirements, including those related to healthcare privacy (e.g., HIPAA in the United States).

3. SMS Consent

By accessing or using our services, including receiving SMS communications, you agree to comply with and be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not engage with our services. Consent for SMS Communication:

By providing your consent to receive SMS communications, you acknowledge and agree to receive text messages from Idaho Stork at the phone number you provide. Information obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties. Types of SMS Communications: If you have consented to receive text messages, you may receive SMS communications related to the following:

Customers and Guests: Updates regarding your orders, deliveries, or other relevant information. Job Applicants: Information about your application status, onboarding materials, or other employment-related updates. Standard Messaging Disclosures: Message and data rates may apply. Standard messaging rates will be charged by your mobile service provider. You can opt-out of receiving SMS messages at any time by texting "STOP" to the number from which you received the message. For assistance, text "HELP". We respect your privacy and will only use the information you provide to communicate with you via SMS as outlined above. Your personal data will not be shared with third parties unless required by law or as necessary to deliver the requested service 

4. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. This includes using secure servers, encryption technologies, and industry-standard security practices. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a patient, you have the following rights regarding your personal and health information:

• Access: You can request to view or receive a copy of the personal and health information we have about you.
• Correction: You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: In some cases, you may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
• Opt-Out: If you no longer wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can opt-out by contacting us directly.
• To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website usage, and improve site functionality. These technologies collect non-personal information, such as your IP address and browsing behavior. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent, but some parts of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make significant changes to this policy, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy.