Privacy Policy
Introduction
Welcome to DrYatinJPatel.com (the “Website”), owned and operated by Dr. Yatin J. Patel, MD (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We take your privacy seriously, and we want you to know how we collect, use, share, and protect your information. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through this Website.
By accessing or using this Website, you agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use this Website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you interact with our Website, we may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number
- Mailing Address: If you request a signed book, win a giveaway, or request physical materials
- Communication Content: Messages you send through contact forms or email
- Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address when you subscribe to updates
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website
- Technical Data: IP address, cookies, and similar tracking technologies
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Send newsletters, book updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Fulfill book orders, giveaways, and speaking engagement requests
- Improve our Website and user experience
- Analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
- Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how you use our Website
- Improve Website functionality
- Analyze traffic patterns
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain Website features.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect information on our behalf, including:
- Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery and communications
- Analytics Tools: Such as Google Analytics, to understand Website traffic
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with embedded content
- Payment Processors: For any book purchases or transactions
These third parties have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them.
Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect the confidentiality of personal information under our control. We use encryption technology where appropriate to protect information during transmission.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us, and you do so at your own risk.
Your Rights
You have the right to :
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
- Unsubscribe: Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at md4lungs@gmail.com.
Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
