This Privacy Policy explains how Scott Powell, MD ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit scottpowellmd.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
This Site is an informational and marketing website. It is not a patient portal and should not be used to transmit personal medical or health information.
Information you provide to the practice in the course of receiving medical care is "protected health information" governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and by the practice's separate Notice of Privacy Practices. This Privacy Policy governs only information collected through the Site and does not replace or modify the practice's HIPAA obligations.
Information you provide. The Site does not include any contact, intake, or appointment-scheduling forms. If you choose to contact us by email or phone using the details listed on the Site, we will receive whatever information you provide — such as your name, email address, phone number, and the contents of your message. Please do not include sensitive medical details in any message sent to a general email address.
Information collected automatically. We do not use website analytics, advertising, or visitor-tracking technologies. Like virtually all websites, our hosting provider may keep standard server logs (for example, IP address, browser type, and the date and time of a request) for security and to keep the Site running reliably. This information is not used to track or profile visitors.
Cookies and similar technologies. The Site does not use third-party analytics or advertising trackers and does not set its own tracking cookies. The Patient Resources page includes an embedded Google Map, which may set Google's own cookies; that use is governed by Google's privacy policy. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
We use the limited information described above to:
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including the practice's patient portal, which is operated by a separate provider. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") signal. There is no industry-standard response to DNT signals at this time. Because the Site does not track visitors across websites, there is nothing for a DNT signal to disable.
We use reasonable measures designed to protect the limited information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you are a California resident, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below. We will verify your request before responding, as required by law.
The Site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Your continued use of the Site after any change indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Scott Powell, MD
2021 Santa Monica Blvd, Suite 408E, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Phone: (818) 570-5000
Email: frontdesk@scottpowellmd.com