PRIVACY POLICY

California (CPRA/CalOPPA) + General U.S. Privacy Disclosures Dr. Marios Michael, DC



Effective Date:  1/1/2020 Last Updated:  1/20/2026



This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and disclosed when you visit this Website or interact with Provider.

This policy is intended to satisfy the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (“CalOPPA”).


1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT 1.1 Information You Provide

  • Identifiers: name, email address, phone number
  • Communications: messages, inquiries, scheduling requests
  • Intake/administrative details you submit for services
  • Payment-related details if you purchase services (processed by third-party processors)
  • 1.2 Information Collected Automatically
  • IP address
  • device/browser type
  • pages viewed, time spent, referring URLs
  • cookies and similar technologies
  • 1.3 Sensitive Information
  • If you provide health-related information or genetic information in connection with services, it may be treated as sensitive information and protected with reasonable safeguards.


2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

Information may be used to:

  • respond to inquiries
  • schedule and administer services
  • provide telehealth services when applicable
  • improve Website performance and security
  • comply with legal obligations
  • prevent fraud and enforce policies


3. HOW WE DISCLOSE INFORMATION

  We may disclose information:

  • to service providers (e.g., scheduling, email, analytics, payment processors) to operate the Website and services
  • to comply with law, subpoena, or legal process
  • to protect rights, safety, or prevent fraud
  • in connection with a business transition (if applicable)


We do not sell personal information.


We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising  as those terms are defined under California law, based on current operations.

 

4. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We may use cookies for:

  • essential site functionality
  • performance analytics • security
  • You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

 

5. DO NOT TRACK (CALOPPA)

Some browsers send “Do Not Track” signals. At this time, the Website may not respond differently to DNT signals because there is no consistent industry standard for compliance.

 

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • provide services
  • maintain records
  • meet legal obligations
  • resolve disputes
  • enforce agreements
  • Retention periods vary depending on the type of information and purpose.

 

7. SECURITY

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards. However, no method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure.


8. CALIFORNIA NOTICE AT COLLECTION

We collect personal information for the purposes of:

  • providing services
  • responding to inquiries
  • operating and securing the Website

 

We do not sell or share personal information as defined under California law based on current operations. See this Privacy Policy for details. 

9. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS (CPRA/CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act and California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”), subject to applicable exceptions.

These rights may include:

  • Right to Know – the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you
  • Right to Delete – the right to request deletion of personal information, subject to legal and operational exceptions
  • Right to Correct – the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing – where applicable
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information – where applicable
  • Right to Non-Discrimination – the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights


9.1 Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  We do not sell or share personal information  as those terms are defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), based on our current operations.

California residents may contact us using the information provided in this Privacy Policy to exercise their privacy rights or to ask questions about our data practices.


9.2 How to Submit a California Privacy Request

To exercise any applicable California privacy rights, you may submit a request by contacting us at:

Email:  info@drmariosmichael.com Subject Line:  California Privacy Request

We may require verification of your identity before responding to your request, as permitted by law.


9.3 Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf. We may require proof that the agent is authorized to act on your behalf and may also require verification of your identity directly.


9.4 Scope and Limitations

California privacy rights are subject to certain limitations and exceptions under applicable law. Not all rights apply in all circumstances, and we may decline requests where permitted by law.


10. MINORS

This Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information, contact us to request deletion.


11. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.

 


12. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes are effective when posted with an updated “Last Updated” date.

 

13. CONTACT
Dr. Marios Michael, DC
  Email: info@drmariosmichael.com