Kidney Specialists of North Houston Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02/10/2024
Kidney Specialists of North Houston (“KSNH,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we handle information on our website, www.northhoustonkidney.com, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable privacy laws.

HIPAA Compliance and Protection of Personal Health Information (PHI)

KSNH is a HIPAA-compliant healthcare provider. As such, we do not collect, store, or share any personally identifiable health information (PHI) through our website. We do not request or require users to submit medical records, personal health data, or other sensitive information through our website.

Information We Do Not Collect

To maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations, KSNH does not:
• Collect or store Protected Health Information (PHI) through our website.
• Use forms, cookies, or tracking tools to gather medical or personal data.
• Share, sell, or disclose any personal health information to third parties.

Website Usage and Cookies

KSNH may collect general, non-personal website usage data through cookies and analytics tools to improve website functionality and enhance user experience. This information may include:
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address (anonymized)
• Pages visited on our website
• Time spent on each page
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings. Disabling cookies will not affect access to the website.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites for informational purposes. KSNH is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

Security Measures

We implement administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect the integrity of our website. However, as no online platform can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, we advise users not to share personal or medical information through our website.

Communication via Website

If you contact KSNH through our website, such as via email or a contact form, please do not include any personal health information. Communications with KSNH do not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be used for urgent medical needs.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

KSNH reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Kidney Specialists of North Houston

129 Vision Park Blvd. Ste 109, Shenandoah, TX 77384
500 Medical Center Blvd. Ste 280, Conroe, TX 77304

P. 936-273-0836
F. 936-321-2266

By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our website