Website Privacy Policy

Scope of This Policy

This Website Privacy Policy applies to information associated with visits to edoklanmd.com. It does not replace any separate notice that may apply to information handled as part of a clinical relationship, treatment, billing, or other healthcare operations.

This website is primarily informational. It does not include an online patient portal, appointment-request form, intake form, or payment system.

Information We Collect

Information collected automatically

When you visit this website, the website host, security provider, content-delivery network, and analytics provider may automatically process technical and usage information, such as:

• Internet Protocol address and approximate geographic area;
• Browser, device, and operating-system information;
• Date and time of access;
• Pages viewed and links selected;
• Referring website or source; and
• Cookie identifiers and similar technical data.

Information you provide directly

If you call, text, email, or otherwise contact an address or telephone number displayed on this website, the information you choose to provide may be received and retained for the purpose of responding to your communication, administering the practice, or providing requested information.

Google Analytics and Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to understand general website usage, such as which pages are visited, how visitors arrive at the website, and the types of devices used. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies and may process technical and usage information on behalf of the website operator.

Google describes how it collects and processes data from websites using Google Analytics in its privacy materials. You may review Google’s information at How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Google also provides a Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Disabling analytics cookies should not prevent you from reading the core content of this website.

How Information Is Used

Information associated with the website may be used to:

• Operate, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot the website;
• Understand general website traffic and improve content and usability;
• Respond to calls, texts, emails, or other communications;
• Protect the website, the practice, and visitors from fraud, abuse, or security threats;
• Comply with legal obligations; and
• Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights.

How Information May Be Disclosed

Information may be disclosed to vendors that help operate, secure, maintain, or measure the website, including website-hosting, content-delivery, security, and analytics providers. These providers may process information subject to their agreements and applicable law.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect safety or rights, investigate misuse, or support a business or professional transition.

Edward Oklan, MD, MPH does not receive payment for selling personal information collected through this website, and this website is not used to display targeted advertising.

Your Choices and Privacy Rights

You may choose not to provide information by email or telephone. You can also use browser controls to block or delete cookies and may use the Google Analytics opt-out tool described above.

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is not a uniform industry standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, this website does not currently respond to them.

Depending on where you live and whether a particular privacy law applies, you may have rights concerning personal information, which may include requesting access, correction, or deletion. These rights are subject to legal definitions, thresholds, exceptions, and verification requirements. A request may be submitted using the contact information below.

Third-Party Links

This website may link to websites operated by other organizations or individuals. Their privacy and security practices are governed by their own policies. This policy does not apply to third-party websites.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and for adults seeking information for themselves or their families. It is not directed to children under 13, and the website operator does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through this website.

Data Retention and Security

Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including website operation, security, recordkeeping, responding to communications, and compliance with legal obligations. Analytics and service-provider retention periods may also depend on account settings and provider policies.

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect website-related information. However, no internet transmission, email system, or storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in the website, technology, service providers, or legal requirements. The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

Questions or requests concerning this Website Privacy Policy may be directed to: