Preferred Pediatrics ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy applies to information collected on this website only and does not cover protected health information (PHI), which is governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices provided in the office.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide. When you complete a contact or appointment request form, we collect details such as your name, phone number, email address, and any message you send us.
- Automatically collected information. We may collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, and pages visited.
- Cookies and similar technologies. See the "Cookies" section below.
How We Use Information
- Respond to inquiries and appointment requests.
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect against misuse.
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use a minimal set of cookies that are necessary for the site to function and, with your consent, basic analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the site. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies through our cookie banner, and you can clear or block cookies in your browser settings at any time.
Sharing
We share information only with service providers that help us operate this website (such as hosting and analytics), when required by law, or to protect the rights and safety of our patients and practice.
Data Retention & Security
We retain website inquiry information only as long as needed for the purposes described above and use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect it. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for parents and guardians. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website. Health information for minor patients is handled in the clinical setting under HIPAA.
Your Choices
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of website inquiry information by contacting us using the details below. You may also opt out of non-essential cookies via the cookie banner.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above indicates when it was last revised.
Contact Us
Preferred Pediatrics, 142 B Rue Marguerite, Thibodaux, LA 70301. Phone: (985) 449-7529.