Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how askdrrichard.com (the “Site”) collects, uses and protects information when you visit. It applies to this website only. Medical records created during your care are protected under HIPAA and described in the practice’s Notice of Privacy Practices (see the HIPAA Notice).

Information we collect

• Information you provide: your name, email address, preferred language, the topic you choose and any short message you enter in the contact form, or details you send by email.
• Information collected automatically: basic technical data such as browser type and pages visited, which hosting providers record in standard server logs. The Site stores your cookie choice in your browser.

How we use information

• To reply to questions and appointment requests
• To operate, secure and improve the Site
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal information, and we do not use it for advertising.

Sharing

We share information only with service providers that help run the Site, such as hosting and form or email delivery, under appropriate agreements, or when required by law.

Retention

Messages are kept only as long as needed to respond and to meet record-keeping obligations, then deleted.

Your choices and rights

You can ask to see, correct or delete personal information you sent through the Site by emailing [email protected]. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser.

Data security

We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards. No internet transmission is completely secure, so please don’t send detailed health information through the website form or by email. If a breach of personal information occurs, we will provide notice as required by Florida law, including the Florida Information Protection Act (section 501.171, Florida Statutes).

Children

The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect their information.

Changes

We may update this policy. The date at the top shows when it was last revised.