Florida sinus & Snoring Specialists, LLC, d/b/a Florida Sinus & Snoring Specialists
Effective 10.14.2026
1. Scope
This Privacy Policy describes how Florida sinus & Snoring Specialists, LLC, doing business as Florida Sinus & Snoring Specialists (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and shares information through https://www.southfloridasinusandallergy.com/ (the “Site”).
This Policy is not our Notice of Privacy Practices. Health information we create or receive in the course of providing care to you is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) and is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices. Where information collected through the Site is protected health information, the Notice of Privacy Practices controls.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide. When you request an appointment, complete a form, call us from the Site, or otherwise contact us, we collect the information you submit. That information may include your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, insurance information, and the reason for your inquiry.
Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we and our service providers collect technical information, including IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, the date and time of your visit, and the website that referred you.
3. How We Use Information
We use the information described above to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule appointments
- Provide and administer our services
- Operate, secure, and improve the Site
- Communicate with you about your request or your care
- Comply with our legal obligations
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, to remember your preferences, and to measure how the Site is used. [We use the following analytics and related tools: LIST EACH TOOL.]
[OPTION A: We do not use third-party advertising or social media tracking technologies on the Site.]
[OPTION B: We use third-party advertising technologies on the following pages only: LIST. We do not use them on appointment request, patient form, or patient portal pages.]
You can set your browser to refuse cookies. Some features of the Site may not function if you do so.
5. How We Share Information
We share information only as follows:
- Service providers. We share information with vendors that perform services for us, such as website hosting, scheduling, communications, and analytics. Where a vendor handles protected health information on our behalf, we require a business associate agreement as HIPAA requires.
- Legal requirements. We share information when required by law, subpoena, or court order, or when necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.
- Business transfers. We may transfer information in connection with a merger, sale, or other transfer of the practice, subject to applicable law.
- With your direction. We share information when you ask or authorize us to do so.
We do not sell your personal information. We do not use or disclose patient information for marketing without your written authorization, as federal and Florida law require.
6. Text Messages and Email
If you provide your mobile number, we may send you text messages about your appointment or inquiry. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. We send promotional text messages only with your prior express written consent. Mobile opt-in information is not shared with third parties for their marketing purposes.
Email and text messages may not be secure. Do not send sensitive health information by those methods.
7. Security
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information, including the safeguards HIPAA requires for protected health information. No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. If a breach occurs, we will provide notice as required by HIPAA and Florida law.
8. Your Choices and Rights
You may ask us to update or correct contact information you submitted through the Site, or to stop sending you non-essential communications, by contacting us at the address below. Your rights regarding your medical records, including the rights of access and amendment, are described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
9. Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without parental consent. A parent or guardian who believes a child has submitted information through the Site should contact us.
10. Third-Party Websites
The Site may link to websites we do not operate. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Review their privacy policies before providing information.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Policy at any time. The revised version is effective when posted, and the effective date above will be updated.
12. Contact
Privacy Officer
Florida Sinus & Snoring Specialists
1301 E Broward Blvd Suite 240, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-983-1211 | appts@fl-sss.com
