Privacy Policy

Oakview Dermatology
2111 East State Street, Athens, OH - 45701

Effective Date: February 10, 2026

Introduction

Oakview Dermatology (“Oakview,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of any information collected through our website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit our website, how it may be used, and your rights regarding that information. This policy applies only to the Oakview Dermatology website. It does not apply to third-party systems, patient portals, or scheduling platforms that may be linked from this Site. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

Website Purpose and Scope

The Oakview Dermatology website is intended to:

Provide general information about dermatology services
Provide clinic location and contact information
Provide educational resources
Direct patients to secure third-party systems for scheduling or patient communication

The Site is not intended to collect medical records or protected health information.

Notice Regarding HIPAA and Medical Information

Oakview Dermatology complies with applicable federal and state laws governing patient privacy, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), in connection with patient care and medical records.

However:

This website is not a patient portal
This website does not store medical records
This website does not collect Protected Health Information (PHI)

Appointments, medical records, prescriptions, and patient communications are handled through separate secure systems that maintain their own privacy policies and security standards.

Visitors should not submit medical information through general email or public communication channels.

Information We May Collect

Because this website is informational in nature and does not use intake or submission forms, Oakview Dermatology collects limited information.

Automatically Collected Information

When visiting the Site, certain non-identifying information may be collected automatically, including:

Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited
Time and date of visits
Referral sources
General geographic region
Internet protocol (IP) address

This information is used solely to:

Maintain website performance
Improve content and usability
Monitor site traffic
Detect technical or security issues

This information does not identify you personally.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website, hosted on Wix, may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Analyze traffic patterns
Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How Information Is Used

Information collected through the Site may be used to:

Operate and maintain the website
Improve website performance and usability
Monitor analytics and traffic trends
Ensure website security

Oakview Dermatology does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

Third-Party Links and Services

This Site may contain links to third-party services, including:

Online appointment scheduling platforms
Patient portals
Mapping and navigation services
Social media platforms

These third parties operate independently and have their own privacy policies. Oakview Dermatology is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Sharing of Information

Oakview Dermatology does not sell personal information.

We may disclose information when required to:

Comply with applicable laws or regulations
Respond to lawful requests or court orders
Protect the safety, rights, or property of our patients, staff, or organization

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect information collected through the Site. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Your Privacy Rights and Requests

Depending on applicable laws and the nature of any information collected, you may have the right to:

Request information about what personal data we may maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information where legally permissible
Request that we limit or discontinue certain communications

Because Oakview Dermatology’s website is informational in nature and does not maintain patient records or medical information, most requests will relate only to limited website-related data, such as email communications or administrative records.

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request, and we will respond within a reasonable timeframe as required by applicable law.

Please note that Oakview Dermatology may retain certain information where necessary to:

Comply with legal obligations
Maintain security or fraud prevention records
Complete transactions or communications already in progress

Requests related to medical records or clinical information must be directed through our patient records or medical records process and are governed by HIPAA and other applicable laws.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain states, including Ohio and South Carolina, and other U.S. residents may have rights under applicable privacy laws to:

Request information about data collected
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information where legally permissible

Requests may be submitted using the contact information listed below.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” feature. Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Oakview Dermatology reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Continued use of the Site after updates are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: