OUR DIFFERENCE & COMMITTMENT
Privacy Policy
Updated as of 082725
The Meningioma Center in Dallas (“Center,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a physician-owned practice committed to the care, dignity, and well-being of our patients. Protecting your privacy and safeguarding your information is a key part of that commitment. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, use our patient portals, or otherwise interact with us online (collectively, our “Services”).
This Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected through other means, such as in-person visits, telephone conversations, or paper forms. It also does not apply to “Protected Health Information” as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”). Our use and disclosure of Protected Health Information is described in our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at our office and on request.
Information We Collect
We may collect information from you in the following ways:
- Directly from you – when you complete forms on our website, request appointments, or sign up for updates.
- Automatically through our website – including IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, date and time of your visit, and referring websites.
- Cookies and similar technologies – to improve website performance, remember user preferences, and analyze usage trends.
Examples of information we may collect include:
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
- Information submitted through contact or appointment request forms
- General usage information collected through web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information collected through our Services to:
- Respond to appointment requests or inquiries
- Improve the performance and usability of our website
- Communicate with you about services, events, or updates
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: With trusted vendors who provide website hosting, analytics, or related services under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal compliance: If required by law, regulation, court order, or government request.
- Business continuity: In the unlikely event of a merger or transfer of practice ownership, patient and website information may be transferred as permitted by law.
Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use cookies and web beacons to personalize your experience, track website traffic, and improve functionality. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the website may not function properly.
We may also use Google Analytics and similar tools to understand usage patterns. Please review Google’s Privacy Policy for more information.
Patient Portal
If we provide a secure patient portal, access may require personal information such as your name, date of birth, and login credentials. You are responsible for protecting your portal login information and for logging out after each session.
Information Security
While no website can guarantee absolute security, we use industry-standard safeguards—both physical and electronic—to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain appropriate business records.
Your Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access or update personal information you have provided
- The right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
- The right to opt-out of certain marketing communications
If you would like to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children online. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Updated as of” date at the top will reflect the most recent version. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
The Meningioma Center in Dallas
Attention: Privacy Requests
7777 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230
Email: ReedKRK@outlook.com
Phone: 972-989-4888