Louisiana Medical Group's Privacy Policy

**1. Basic Information:**

 

**Website Name:** Lmgmedicine.com  

**Purpose:** Our website is designed to provide information and allow patients to set up a consultation with a weight loss specialist.

 

**2. Data Collection:**

 

**Types of Information Collected:** We collect the following personal information from users:

- Name

- Email address

- Phone number

 

**Method of Collection:** Information is collected through third-party services linked to Calendly.

 

**3. Data Usage:**

 

**Purpose of Data Usage:** The collected information is used to contact patients for consultations.  

**Data Sharing:** We do not share any personal information with third parties.

 

**4. Data Storage and Security:**

 

**Storage Location:** Information is stored in our HIPAA-compliant EMR called Aesthetic Record, but only when the patient agrees to meet with our nurse.  

**Data Protection:** We adhere to HIPAA compliance standards to protect user information.  

**Data Retention:** We retain user information as long as they are a patient or until they request deletion.

 

**5. User Rights:**

 

**Rights:** Users have the right to request that we do not contact them again and to have their information removed.  

**Exercising Rights:** Users can exercise these rights by calling or emailing us.

 

**6. Cookies and Tracking:**

 

**Cookies and Tracking Technologies:** We do not use cookies or other tracking technologies.

 

**7. Third-Party Services:**

 

**Third-Party Services Used:**

- **Wix:** For website hosting.

- **Calendly:** For scheduling appointments.

- **Aesthetic Record:** For storing patient information. Aesthetic Record is HIPAA compliant.

 

**Handling of User Data by Third Parties:** We are currently unsure of how Wix and Calendly handle user data. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies for more information. Aesthetic Record adheres to HIPAA compliance standards.

 

**8. Children’s Privacy:**

 

**Intended Audience:** Our website is not intended for children under 13.

 

**9. Policy Updates:**

 

**Notification of Changes:** Users will be informed about changes to our privacy policy via updates on our website.  

**Contact Information:** For more information or concerns about privacy, users can contact us via email or phone.