At Meridian Endocrinology and Weight Management (“we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

• Information You Provide to Us Directly:

  This includes your name, email address, phone number, and other personal details when you:

  • Fill out contact or appointment forms

  • Sign up for newsletters or programs

  • Submit medical inquiries

• Automatically Collected Information:

  Our website may automatically collect non-personal information such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Pages you visit

  • Date and time of visit

  • Referring website

• Health Information:

  If you submit any health-related information via forms or communications, we treat it in accordance with HIPAA and applicable healthcare privacy regulations.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide services

• Schedule appointments

• Improve our website and services

• Send occasional newsletters or updates (if you opt in)

• Ensure compliance with legal or regulatory obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information with:

• Authorized employees and medical staff

• Service providers that help with website hosting, communications, or technical support

• Regulatory bodies or law enforcement, if required by law

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our site may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

5. Data Security

We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal and health-related data, including secure servers, encryption, and access controls.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review the personal data we hold about you

• Request corrections or updates

• Withdraw consent or request deletion of your data (where applicable)

• Opt out of marketing communications

For HIPAA-related rights, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices available in our office or by request.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted here with the updated effective date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us