PelvicProtocol

Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your information.

This Privacy Policy has been drafted in good faith to reflect current data practices. It should be reviewed by a licensed Texas healthcare attorney before this site collects patient data at scale. This document does not constitute legal advice.
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PelvicProtocol is an independent gynecologic surgical practice operated by Paulina Noreikaite, DO, located in Austin, Texas. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and protect information submitted through this website (pelvicprotocol.com).

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not submit information through this site.

Information We Collect

What you share with us

We collect only the information you voluntarily provide when submitting an inquiry or scheduling request through this website. This includes:

We do not collect payment information, Social Security numbers, insurance information, or detailed medical history through this website. That information is collected separately through our secure patient intake process.

We do not currently use cookies, analytics trackers, advertising pixels, or third-party tracking tools on this website. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.

Use of Information

How your information is used

Information submitted through this website is used solely to respond to your inquiry and facilitate scheduling of a consultation. Specifically:

We do not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent. We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for commercial purposes under any circumstances.

HIPAA & Healthcare Privacy

A note on health information

PelvicProtocol is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected Health Information (PHI) — meaning any health-related information that could identify you — is handled in strict accordance with HIPAA requirements.

Information submitted through this website's inquiry form is limited to scheduling and contact data and does not constitute a medical record. Once you become a patient of this practice, your health information is governed by our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which will be provided to you at the time of your first appointment.

This website does not establish a physician-patient relationship. Submitting an inquiry does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Data Storage & Security

How your information is stored

Inquiry information submitted through this website is stored securely and accessed only by authorized practice staff for the purpose of scheduling and communication. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

We retain inquiry information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law.

California Residents

California Privacy Rights (CalOPPA & CCPA)

If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days.

Medical Disclaimer

This website is not medical advice

The content on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nothing on this site should be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified physician.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately.

Use of this website does not create a physician-patient relationship between you and Paulina Noreikaite, DO, or PelvicProtocol.

Contact

Privacy questions & requests

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to request access to or deletion of your information, or have a privacy-related concern, please contact us:

PelvicProtocol
Paulina Noreikaite, DO
Austin, Texas
pelvicprotocol@gmail.com

We will respond to all privacy inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be reflected by an updated effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of this website following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.