Privacy, HIPAA & Legal Policies

01/10/2026

At Scottsdale Surgical Arts, we are committed to protecting your privacy, safeguarding your health information, and ensuring transparency.
This page includes all website privacy information, HIPAA notices, legal disclaimers, and required patient rights information.

1. Website Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We may collect:

• Name, email address, phone number (submitted through contact forms)
• Appointment request information
• IP address, browser type, and device information
• Website analytics and usage data
• Cookies and tracking data
• Marketing performance data through Meta Pixel or Google Analytics

No Protected Health Information (PHI) is collected through cookies or analytics.

How We Use This Information

• To respond to messages and appointment requests
• To improve website performance and security
• To analyze site traffic and effectiveness
• To support advertising and retargeting
• To enhance user experience

Your information is not sold to any third party.

Third-Party Services

We may use:

• Web hosting providers
• Google Analytics
• Meta/Facebook Pixel
• Online scheduling tools
• CAPTCHA or spam filtering tools

Vendors that come into contact with PHI operate under HIPAA Business Associate Agreements where required.

2. Cookie Policy

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality, analyze usage, and support marketing efforts.

Types of Cookies Used

• Essential Cookies – Required for basic website functioning
• Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Marketing Cookies – Used for ads, retargeting, and measuring performance
• Preference Cookies – Store your settings or preferences

Managing Cookies

You may disable or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Doing so may affect the functionality of certain website features.

3. HIPAA Compliance Statement

Scottsdale Surgical Arts follows HIPAA regulations to protect your Protected Health Information (PHI).
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to secure all patient data.

How We Use PHI

PHI may be used for:

• Treatment – Providing and coordinating your care
• Payment – Billing you or your insurance
• Healthcare Operations – Quality assurance, training, administration

Any other use or disclosure requires your written authorization.

4. HIPAA-Safe Contact Form Warning

Please do NOT submit medical history, surgical photos, or sensitive health information through our general contact forms unless you are directed to a HIPAA-secure form or patient portal.

General website forms and regular email are not always encrypted to HIPAA standards.

5. HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)

This is your official, federally required HIPAA notice.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

You have the right to:

• Access your medical records
• Request corrections to PHI
• Request restrictions on certain disclosures
• Request confidential communication
• Receive an accounting of disclosures
• Receive a printed or digital copy of this Notice

Permitted Uses & Disclosures of PHI

Treatment

To coordinate your medical or surgical care.

Payment

To bill you or your insurance provider.

Healthcare Operations

To support business operations such as quality improvement, administrative tasks, and compliance monitoring.

Other Uses Allowed by Law

Examples include:

• Public health reporting
• Court orders or legal processes
• Preventing serious threats to health or safety
• Workers’ compensation cases
• Law enforcement purposes

Uses Requiring Written Authorization

We will obtain your written permission before using your PHI for:

• Marketing communications
• Sale of PHI
• Any non-standard disclosure

You may revoke your authorization at any time.

Our Responsibilities

Scottsdale Surgical Arts is required by law to:

• Maintain PHI privacy
• Provide you with this Notice
• Notify you in case of a PHI breach
• Follow the terms of this Notice

Contact Information for HIPAA Questions

Scottsdale Surgical Arts – Privacy Officer
10603 Hayden Rd Ste 112 Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 922-9933
frontdesk@ScottsdalSurgicalArts.com

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

6. Medical Disclaimer

The content on this website is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.
Results from surgical and cosmetic procedures vary from patient to patient.
Testimonials and before-and-after photos represent individual experiences and do not guarantee specific outcomes.
For personalized recommendations, please schedule a consultation.

7. Email & Online Communication Disclaimer

Electronic communication, including email and website forms, may not always be fully secure.
By submitting information electronically, you acknowledge this risk and agree not to submit PHI through unsecured channels unless instructed.