Privacy Policy
Last Updated 7/17/2026
At Fort Worth Rheumatology, we are committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website or interact with our practice.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our website, we may collect:
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address
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Information submitted through appointment request forms or contact forms
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Insurance information (if voluntarily provided)
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Information you provide when communicating with our office
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Technical information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and website usage statistics
Please do not submit confidential medical information through website contact forms unless specifically instructed to do so.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected may be used to:
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Respond to your inquiries
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Schedule or manage appointments
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Communicate with you regarding services
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Improve our website and patient experience
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Maintain website security
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Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We do not sell your personal information.
Medical Information
If you become a patient of our practice, your medical information is protected in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), where applicable.
This website is not intended to collect or transmit protected health information (PHI) unless specifically stated through a secure, HIPAA-compliant system.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and better understand visitor activity.
These technologies may collect information such as:
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Pages viewed
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Time spent on the website
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Device type
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Browser information
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Referral sources
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmitting or storing data electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Children's Privacy
This website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of certain personal information, where permitted by law
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Withdraw consent where applicable
To make a privacy-related request, please contact our office using the information below.