PRAXIS PRIVATE PHYSICIAN
PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: March 6, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Praxis Private Physician, A Medical Corporation ("Practice," "Praxis," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal information obtained through our website (the "Website").
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Website and does not replace or supersede our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs protected health information ("PHI") once a physician–patient relationship has been established.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
Through the Website, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including but not limited to:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Date of birth
General demographic information
Insurance or Medicare status (if disclosed)
Payment or billing information (processed by third-party providers)
Non-urgent health-related information submitted through intake or inquiry forms
You are encouraged not to submit sensitive medical information through the Website unless specifically instructed to do so through a secure patient portal.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:
IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the Website
Referring website addresses
This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and security purposes.
2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
We may use information collected through the Website to:
Respond to inquiries or consultation requests
Facilitate membership inquiries or sign-up processes
Communicate administrative or operational information
Improve website performance and user experience
Process payments through third-party vendors
Comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
Submission of information through the Website does not establish a physician–patient relationship.
3. HIPAA & PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION
3.1 Website Data vs. Protected Health Information
Information submitted through the Website prior to the establishment of a physician–patient relationship is treated as personal information and handled in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
If you subsequently become a patient of Praxis Private Physician, information previously submitted through the Website may be incorporated into your medical record, at which point it will be treated as Protected Health Information ("PHI") and governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.
Praxis applies reasonable safeguards to all personal information collected through the Website, regardless of whether it is later classified as PHI.
3.2 Security Measures
Praxis uses reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information collected through the Website. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
4. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION
We may disclose personal information in the following circumstances:
Praxis Private Physician may also use and disclose information as permitted or required by applicable health privacy laws once a physician–patient relationship has been established. Such uses and disclosures are governed exclusively by our Notice of Privacy Practices.
4.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:
Website hosting providers
Payment processors
Scheduling or intake software
Analytics providers
These vendors are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information as required by law, court order, subpoena, or governmental regulation.
4.3 Business Operations
In the event of a business restructuring, merger, or transfer of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
5. COOKIES & ANALYTICS
The Website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance functionality and analyze usage patterns. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, doing so may limit certain Website features.
6. PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment information submitted through the Website is processed by third-party payment processors. Praxis does not store or control payment card information and is not responsible for the privacy practices of payment processors.
7. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
The Website is not intended for use by children under the age of 18. Praxis does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18 through the Website. If you believe such information has been submitted, please contact us so it may be removed.
8. YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information you have submitted
Request correction or deletion of personal information
Opt out of non-essential communications
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
9. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES
The Website may contain links to third-party websites. Praxis is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Website.
10. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Praxis reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on the Website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
11. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Praxis Private Physician
info@praxisprivatemd.com
32565 B Golden Lantern #210
Dana Point, CA 92629