Privacy Policy
Updated 19/06/26
This website and its content are provided for general educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information collected through the website.
Hawaii Premier Dermatology (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Practice”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we may collect through our website (the “Site”), how we use and protect that information, and the choices available to you. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Scope of This Policy
This Policy applies only to information collected through the Site. It does not apply to protected health information (“PHI”) that we collect, use, or disclose in the course of providing medical care, which is governed separately by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and our Notice of Privacy Practices. If anything in this Policy conflicts with our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices with respect to PHI, the Notice of Privacy Practices controls.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily provide when you contact us, request an appointment, sign up for communications, or complete a form on the Site. This may include:
- Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- The general reason for your inquiry or appointment request
- Any other information you choose to include in a message
Please do not submit detailed health history or sensitive medical information through the Site’s general web forms or email, as these channels may not be secure.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages you view, links you click, and the date and time of your visit
- The website or source that referred you to the Site
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and appointment requests
- Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Send you information you have requested, where permitted
- Understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve content and usability
- Comply with legal obligations and protect the rights and safety of the Practice and others
4. Cookies and Analytics
The Site may use cookies and third-party analytics services (such as web analytics and advertising tools) to understand visitor behavior and measure performance. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can usually adjust your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies, though some features of the Site may not function properly without them. Third-party analytics and advertising providers may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.
5. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information collected through the Site only in the following limited circumstances:
- With service providers who help us operate the Site (such as hosting, analytics, or email providers) and who are obligated to protect your information
- When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of the Practice, our patients, or others
- In connection with a business transfer, such as a merger or sale of practice assets, subject to confidentiality obligations
6. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information you transmit through the Site, and you provide such information at your own risk.
7. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
8. Children’s Privacy
The Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the Site. If you believe a child has provided us information through the Site, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Your Choices
You may choose not to provide information through the Site, though this may limit your ability to use certain features. You may opt out of marketing emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those messages. You may also adjust your browser settings to manage cookies. Depending on your state of residence, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information; contact us to learn more.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted on this page, and the “Effective or Updated Date” above will be revised accordingly. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our information practices, please contact us:
Hawaii Premier Dermatology
1600 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 508, Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 400-6904
Email: info@hawaiipremierderm.com