Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Signature Aesthetics and Lifestyle Medicine ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at signaturebydrcarney.com or interact with our practice.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described herein.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any information you voluntarily provide through our contact or interest forms.
• Appointment Information: Booking details submitted through our Square booking system, which is governed by Square's own privacy policy.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs.
• Device Information: Browser type, IP address, and operating system, collected automatically when you visit our site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and follow up on interest form submissions
• Schedule and manage appointments
• Send practice updates, health information, and promotional communications (with your consent)
• Improve our website and patient experience
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Medical Information & HIPAA

Signature Aesthetics and Lifestyle Medicine is a medical practice and is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Any protected health information (PHI) you share with us in the context of your care is handled in strict accordance with HIPAA regulations and our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which you will receive at the time of enrollment.

This website privacy policy applies to general website usage and marketing communications only — not to your medical records or clinical information.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our website or practice (e.g., Squarespace, Square), subject to confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or government authority.
• Practice Operations: With staff involved in your care, limited to what is necessary.
• Mobile & Personal Information: We will not share mobile information or personally identifiable information with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect anonymized data and are subject to their own privacy policies.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including our Square booking platform. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and medical record retention requirements
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or clicking "unsubscribe" in any email

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. As a pediatric practice, clinical information for minor patients is handled separately under HIPAA and with parental authorization.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

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This privacy policy is provided for informational purposes. For questions about your medical records or HIPAA rights, please contact our office directly or refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices provided at enrollment.