Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 28, 2025

Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please do not access the website.

Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways. The information we may collect includes:

Personal Information:

  • Name

  • Address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Date of birth

  • Insurance information

  • Other personally identifiable information you voluntarily provide

Health Information:

  • Medical history and treatment information necessary for providing care

Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Usage data collected via cookies and similar technologies

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain our services

  • Schedule appointments and communicate with you

  • Respond to your inquiries

  • Process billing and insurance claims

  • Improve our website and services

  • Comply with legal obligations

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

  • With Service Providers: We may share information with vendors who help us operate our business (e.g., IT services, billing).

  • As Required by Law: We may disclose information when legally required, such as responding to subpoenas or other legal processes.

  • To Protect Rights: We may disclose information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and/or that of you or others.

  • With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your consent.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activity on our website to improve your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, but this may affect the functionality of our site.

HIPAA Notice

In addition to this Privacy Policy, your Protected Health Information is subject to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which provides more detail about how we use and protect health information. If you would like a copy, please contact our office.

Security of Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Your Choices

You may update your personal information by contacting us. You may also request to opt out of marketing communications by following the instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Effective Date” and will be effective as soon as it is posted.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates
(281) 980-1742