Privacy Policy

Overview

Dermatology of Seattle ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at dermatologyseattle.com. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website or contact our practice. It does not govern information collected and maintained as part of your medical care — that information is subject to our Notice of Privacy Practices under HIPAA, which you received or will receive at your first visit.

Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect:

• Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, and device information. Collected automatically via web analytics.
• Contact information — name, email address, phone number, or message content if you submit a contact form or email us.
• Appointment-related information — if you request an appointment online, we collect the details you provide in that request.

We do not collect payment card information through this website. Payment is handled in person or through secure third-party billing systems.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website is used to:

• Respond to inquiries and appointment requests
• Improve the content and functionality of our website
• Understand how visitors use our site through aggregate analytics
• Comply with applicable legal requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

HIPAA & Medical Information

Protected health information (PHI) — including anything related to your medical history, diagnoses, treatments, or billing — is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and our Notice of Privacy Practices, not this website Privacy Policy. We use Klara, a HIPAA-compliant messaging platform, for secure patient communication. Please do not submit sensitive health information through general web forms or email.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand site usage patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized — it is not linked to your identity. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies; doing so may affect certain website functionality. We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising.

Third-Party Services

Our website links to or embeds third-party services including Google Maps (for location directions), Klara (for secure messaging), and CareCredit (for financing). Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing data they collect. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect information submitted through this website. Our site is served over HTTPS. However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through this website, contact us and we will delete it.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices can be directed to: