Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Advanced Dermatology of Alaska respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit this website, submit a form, click a link, or interact with online tools made available through this site.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect information you choose to provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, preferred location, and message when you submit a contact form.

In addition, standard technical information (such as IP address, browser type, and device type) may be processed by our website hosting and security infrastructure in order to deliver, operate, and protect the website. This site does not use analytics or advertising tracking tools to profile general visitors.

3. Contact Forms and Online Messages

Please do not submit sensitive medical information through general website contact forms. General website forms are intended for basic inquiries and appointment-related requests. For urgent medical concerns, call our office directly at (907) 267-5890. For medical emergencies, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

4. How We May Use Information

We may use information submitted through this website to respond to inquiries, assist with appointment requests, provide requested information, support website functionality, and maintain website security.

5. Patient Portal, Klara, Bill Pay, and Third-Party Services

This website may link to third-party services, including a patient portal, patient communication tools, online bill pay, Google Maps, and other external platforms. These services may collect information under their own privacy policies, terms, and security practices. Advanced Dermatology of Alaska does not control third-party websites or platforms outside its own website.

6. Online Bill Pay

Online bill pay links may direct you to a third-party payment platform. This website does not collect or store payment card information. Please review the applicable privacy practices of the payment platform before submitting payment information.

7. Cookies, Analytics, and Similar Technologies

Based on the current website implementation, this site uses minimal or no tracking technologies for general visitors. This website may use limited local browser storage to remember basic preferences, such as whether you have already seen a site notice. Some third-party services linked from this website, such as the patient portal, payment, maps, or communication platforms, may use their own cookies, analytics, or similar technologies under their own privacy policies.

8. How Information May Be Shared

We may share information with service providers that help operate the website, manage communications, support scheduling, process payments through third-party platforms, maintain security, or provide other services on our behalf. We may also share information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or to respond to legal requests.

9. Protected Health Information and HIPAA

If you are a patient, certain health information may be protected under HIPAA and other applicable laws. Uses and disclosures of protected health information are described in the practice’s HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is separate from this website Privacy Policy. Please contact our office if you would like information about our Notice of Privacy Practices.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information submitted through this website. However, no website, email, form, or online transmission method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

12. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website. If you believe a child has provided information through this website, please contact our office.

13. Your Choices

You may choose not to submit information through website forms. You may also contact our office directly by phone. You can clear or limit local browser storage through your browser settings. Third-party services linked from this website may provide their own privacy choices under their own policies.

14. External Links

This website may include links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or availability of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

15. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted means you acknowledge the updated Privacy Policy.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or need assistance using this website, please contact Advanced Dermatology of Alaska using the phone number or contact options listed on this website.