At Advanced Foot Care, located in El Paso, Texas, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal and medical information when you visit our website or receive treatment from Dr. Gabriel Lazar and his team.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect information from you in the following ways:

• Personal Information: Name, address, phone number, email, and date of birth.

• Medical Information: Health history, insurance details, and medical treatment information (protected under HIPAA).

• Website Data: Non-personal data such as browser type, device, IP address, and pages visited. This data helps us improve user experience and website performance.

• Contact Forms: When you fill out online forms, request appointments, or send messages, we collect only the details necessary to respond to your inquiry.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Provide medical evaluation and treatment

• Process payments and insurance claims

• Respond to inquiries and send important updates

• Improve our website, services, and patient communication

We do not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties for marketing purposes.

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3. HIPAA Compliance

As a medical provider, Advanced Foot Care complies with all applicable HIPAA regulations.
Your medical information is:

• Used only for treatment, billing, or healthcare operations

• Stored securely with restricted access

• Disclosed only with your consent or when legally required

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact our office directly or file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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4. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand visitor behavior.
These tools collect anonymous data, including:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• Device type and browser used

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. This will not affect your ability to access most areas of the site.

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5. Data Security

We use modern encryption, secure servers, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal information.
While no system is 100% secure, we take every reasonable measure to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or misuse of your data.

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6. Links to Other Websites

Our website may include links to external sites for your convenience. Advanced Foot Care is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites.

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7. Your Rights

As a patient, you have the right to:

• Access your medical records

• Request corrections to inaccurate information

• Limit how your data is shared

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise these rights, please contact our office in writing.

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8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the new terms.