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Privacy Policy

Tri‑County Family Medicine Website

Effective Date: April 12, 2026

Tri‑County Family Medicine (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you use our website:

Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through contact or appointment request forms

Please do not submit sensitive medical or protected health information (PHI) through website forms.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited and time spent on the site

This information is used for website functionality, security, and improvement purposes.

2. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
Improve website performance and usability
Communicate general office or service information
Maintain website security and integrity

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

3. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Enhance website functionality
Understand how visitors use the site
Improve user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.

4. Protected Health Information (HIPAA)

Tri‑County Family Medicine complies with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This website is not intended for the transmission of protected health information.
Patient health information is collected, stored, and shared only through secure clinical systems—not the website.
For full details, patients may request our Notice of Privacy Practices as required by HIPAA. [hhs.gov]

5. Email & Online Communications

Email and website communications may not be secure. Please do not use email or website forms to:

Send urgent messages
Share detailed medical information
Report emergencies

For medical concerns, contact our office directly by phone.

6. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third‑party websites they visit.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to safeguard information submitted through our website. However, no online transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Tri‑County Family Medicine may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of the website indicates acceptance of any updates.