Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 7, 2025
Southern Medical Weight Loss (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use information through our website: www.southernmedicalweightloss.com.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect basic, non-medical information when you visit our website, including:
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Name, email, or phone number if you submit a contact form
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General browsing data (such as IP address or pages visited) via cookies or analytics tools
All patient intake forms, health history, and appointment information are securely handled through our third-party platform, Practice Better, which is HIPAA-compliant.
2. Use of Information
We use information collected on our website to:
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Respond to inquiries
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Improve website functionality and user experience
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Share relevant updates or promotions, if you opt in
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Third-Party Services
We use trusted platforms to support our operations, such as:
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Practice Better – for secure patient scheduling and records
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Google Analytics – to better understand how our website is used
These platforms may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.
4. Data Security
While we do not store health-related information on our website, we take appropriate steps to protect any basic information you submit, including SSL encryption and secure form submissions.
All personal health data is managed exclusively within Practice Better, which complies with HIPAA standards.
5. Your Rights
If you have submitted personal information through our website and wish to update or remove it, please contact us using the information below.
For medical records or appointment-related data, please log in to your Practice Better account or reach out directly to our office.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Southern Medical Weight Loss
Phone: (229) 234-9674
Email: southernmedicalweightloss@gmail.com
