Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 2026
Introduction
Coastal Gastroenterology Associates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our practice.
Information We Collect
Website Information
When you visit our website, we may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This information is used to improve our website and your experience.
Personal Information
Through our contact forms, you may provide your name, email address, phone number, and a general reason for your visit. We do not collect protected health information (PHI) through our website forms.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries and appointment requests
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal requirements
HIPAA Compliance
Our medical practice complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Protected health information collected during your medical care is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at our offices. Our website forms are designed to NOT collect protected health information. We expressly ask that you do not include medical details or PHI in any online form submissions.
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist in operating our website or practice, subject to confidentiality agreements.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External Links
Our website contains links to external websites, including our patient portal and scheduling platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Your Rights
You have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information. To exercise these rights, please contact our office.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Coastal Gastroenterology Associates
1015 W Medical Center Blvd
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 557-2527