Cookie Policy for South Valley Vascular

Effective Date: May 1, 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how South Valley Vascular (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website located at www.southvalleyvascular.com (the “Website”). This policy outlines the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and your options for managing cookies. We are committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other state privacy laws.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help enhance your browsing experience by remembering your actions and preferences over time.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, we cannot provide certain services you may need.

2. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to collect information about how you use our Website. This data helps us understand traffic patterns and improve our Website's functionality. We may use third-party analytics tools to gather this information, which may involve the use of cookies placed by these third parties.

3. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help us understand the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners.

Third-Party Tracking Tools and HIPAA Risks

We may employ third-party tracking tools to analyze Website performance and user behavior. However, it is important to note that sharing health information or personal data with third-party services can create potential HIPAA compliance risks. Therefore, we do not use any third-party service that may compromise your protected health information (PHI). We take all necessary steps to ensure that our third-party service providers are compliant with HIPAA and other applicable privacy laws.

Your Consent

When you visit our Website for the first time, a banner will appear informing you of our use of cookies. By continuing to use the Website without taking action to manage your preferences, you provide your explicit consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

You have the right to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Website and hinder certain functionalities.

How to Opt-Out

You can opt-out of cookies by adjusting your browser settings. The following links provide detailed information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Additionally, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative's website or the Digital Advertising Alliance to learn more about how to opt-out of tailored advertising.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact Stacie Johnson, Privacy Officer, at:

Thank you for trusting South Valley Vascular with your healthcare needs. We are dedicated to ensuring the protection and confidentiality of your personal and health information.