Privacy Policy for Doctor G
Thank you for choosing to be part of our community at Doctor G (“we,” “us,” and “Doctor G”). Doctor G is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. When you visit our website and use our services, you trust us with your personal information. We take your privacy very seriously.
We have created this Privacy Policy (the “Privacy Policy”) with regard to the following website(s): www.doctorgmed.com, and any affiliated websites or portals (collectively “website”). This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect or that you may provide when you download or use the website or the features on the website, our practices for collecting, using, maintaining, protecting, and disclosing that information. We hope you take some time to read through it carefully, as it is important.
This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with the Terms and Conditions of Use for the website of which it forms part (the “Terms”). If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at www.doctorgmed.com/help.
This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website, in email, text, and other electronic communications sent through or in connection with the website and/or any related services, sales, marketing, or events (we refer to them collectively in this Privacy Policy as the “Services”). This Privacy Policy DOES NOT apply to information that:
We collect offline or any other websites not described in this Privacy Policy.
You provide to or is collected by any third party.
Further, this Privacy Policy does not apply to protected health information. Information that is protected health information may be subject to additional protections, and you may have additional rights regarding such information, pursuant to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing regulations (“HIPAA”), and similar state laws, as applicable. Please refer to HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices for more information regarding your protected health information.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully to understand our policies regarding your information and how we treat it. By using this website or submitting information to us through or in connection with this website, you acknowledge having been informed that we collect, use, and disclose your personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If there are any terms in this Privacy Policy that you do not agree with, please discontinue use of our website and our services. This Privacy Policy may change from time to time. Your continued use of the website after we revise this Privacy Policy means you accept those changes, so please check the Privacy Policy periodically for updates.
Upon checking your website, we noticed that you are all collecting phone numbers. We ask you to include the following verbiage on each form in which you are collecting phone numbers:
By checking this box, I consent to receive text messages related to (message type) from Doctor BG. You can reply “STOP” at any time to opt out. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary, text HELP to (**) for assistance. For more information, please refer to our privacy policy (privacy policy), and SMS terms and conditions (SMS terms of use link) on our website.
The requirements for this checkbox are:
The checkbox must not be pre-checked.
Make the checkbox optional, allowing users to provide their phone numbers without agreeing to receive SMS if they choose.
I am providing you with the statement that needs to be included on your Privacy Policy page, in the section “Will Your Information Be Shared with Anyone?” See it below:
“SMS opt-in or phone numbers for the purpose of SMS are not being shared with any third party or affiliate company for marketing purposes.”
I am providing you with the disclosures of the SMS that need to be included on the Terms and Conditions page, see it below:
1- SMS Consent Communication:
The information as phone numbers obtained as part of the SMS consent process will not be shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
2- Types of SMS Communications:
If you have consented to receive text messages from Doctor BG, you may receive messages related to the following (provide specific examples):
Appointment reminders (if applicable)
Follow-up messages (if applicable)
Billing inquiries (if applicable)
Promotions or offers (if applicable)
Example: “Hello, this is a friendly reminder of your upcoming appointment with Dr. [Name] at [Location] on [Date] at [Time]. You can reply STOP to opt out of SMS messaging from Doctor BG at any time.”
3- Message Frequency:
Message frequency may vary depending on the type of communication. For example, you may receive up to [X] SMS messages per week related to your [appointments/billing, etc.].
4- Potential Fees for SMS Messaging:
Please note that standard message and data rates may apply, depending on your carrier’s pricing plan. These fees may vary if the message is sent domestically or internationally.
5- Opt-In Method:
You may opt-in to receive SMS messages from Doctor BG in the following ways (This is an example. Please include the method used.)
Verbally, during a conversation (if applicable)
By submitting an online form (if applicable)
By filling out a paper form (if applicable)
By texting us first (if applicable)
6- Opt-Out Method:
You can opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time. To do so, simply reply “STOP” to any SMS message you receive. Alternatively, you can contact us directly to request removal from our messaging list.
7- Help:
If you are experiencing any issues, you can reply with the keyword HELP. Or, you can get help directly from us at (insert the link of the website) or call us at (number)
Additional Options:
If you do not wish to receive SMS messages, you can choose not to check the SMS consent box on our forms.
8- Standard Messaging Disclosures:
Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt-out at any time by texting “STOP.”
For assistance, text “HELP” or visit our Privacy Policy [LINK] and Terms and Conditions [LINK] pages.
Message frequency may vary
Kind Regards.