At Nicholas Dunkas M.D. & Associates, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, contact our office, or use services provided through our website.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website and does not replace or modify our Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how protected health information is handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws.
Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our website or contact our practice. This may include:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Preferred method of contact
- Appointment-related information
- Insurance information, when provided
- Information included in appointment requests or contact forms
- Any other information you choose to provide
We encourage you not to submit highly sensitive or confidential medical information through general website contact forms unless specifically requested through a secure communication method.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies. This information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Date and time of your visit
- General website usage information
- Referring website or source
This information may be used to understand how visitors use our website, improve website functionality, and maintain website security.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through our website may be used to:
- Respond to your questions and inquiries
- Respond to appointment requests
- Communicate with you about requested services
- Provide information about our practice and services
- Improve our website and user experience
- Maintain website security and functionality
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We only use information for purposes that are appropriate and permitted under applicable laws.
Appointment Requests and Contact Forms
If you submit an appointment request or contact form through our website, the information you provide may be used by our practice to contact you regarding your request.
Please do not include detailed medical histories, diagnoses, medication information, or other highly sensitive health information in a general contact or appointment request form unless the form specifically requests such information or is provided through a secure system.
Submitting an online form does not establish a doctor-patient or therapist-patient relationship.
Protected Health Information
If you become a patient of Nicholas Dunkas M.D. & Associates, your protected health information may be collected, used, and disclosed as permitted or required by applicable healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.
Our use and disclosure of protected health information is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices.
If you have questions about how your protected health information is used or disclosed, please contact our office directly.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website traffic, and enhance the user experience.
Cookies may help us understand how visitors interact with our website. Some third-party services used for website analytics or functionality may also collect information about website visits in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the website.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information when necessary to operate our website, respond to your requests, provide services, or comply with legal obligations. This may include sharing information with trusted service providers who assist with website hosting, technology, communications, scheduling, or other business functions.
Where appropriate, such service providers may be required to protect information and use it only for the purposes for which it was provided.
Information may also be disclosed when required or permitted by law, including to comply with legal processes, protect the rights and safety of individuals, or address security concerns.
Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. These websites may have their own privacy policies and terms of use.
Nicholas Dunkas M.D. & Associates is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. While we take reasonable steps to protect information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information through our website without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can take appropriate steps.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and the laws that apply to you, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These rights may include the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal requirements and exceptions.
If you are a patient, additional rights regarding your protected health information may apply under HIPAA and other applicable healthcare privacy laws. These rights are described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
To ask about your privacy rights or submit a privacy-related request, please contact our office.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, services, or applicable legal requirements.
When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how we handle information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact Nicholas Dunkas M.D. & Associates.
Nicholas Dunkas M.D. & Associates
Evanston, Illinois
Phone: +1 (847) 631-5467
For appointment-related inquiries, please contact our office directly. Please do not include confidential or sensitive medical information in general website communications.