Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Lauren Towle, MD (hereinafter “Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects any information that you provide when you use our website (the “Website”). The terms “you” or “yours” refer to the user of the Website. By using this Website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not access or use the Website.
1. Commitment to Privacy
Practice is committed to protecting your privacy. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this Website, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
2. Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time without notice to you. You acknowledge and agree that it is your responsibility to review this Website and Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any modifications. Your continued use of the Website after such modifications will constitute your:
Acknowledgement of the modified Privacy Policy, and
Agreement to abide by and be bound by the modified Policy.
3. User Registration and Passwords
To use certain features of our Website, you may need to create a username and password. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account and for all activities that occur under your account. You agree not to share your username and password with anyone else. If you do, we reserve the right to terminate your access to the Website immediately. If you notice any unauthorized use of your password or account, you agree to notify us immediately and ensure you exit your account at the end of each session.
4. Submission, Storage, and Use of Personal Information
We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, home or work address, and financial information when you use our Website or purchase our services or programs ("Personal Information"). By providing such information, you consent to its use and storage as described in this Privacy Policy. We make best efforts to keep your Personal Information secure.
We may also collect anonymous demographic data such as your zip code, age, gender, preferences, and interests.
How We Use Your Information:
To process and fulfill your orders, services, or requests.
To improve our Website, services, and offerings.
For internal record keeping, such as tracking purchases.
To send promotional emails about new services, products, or special offers (you may opt out of these at any time).
To collect aggregate data for market research purposes.
To personalize your experience with our programs, services, and products.
If any of your Personal Information is inaccurate or incomplete, please contact us immediately so that we can correct it.
5. Information Collected Automatically
In addition to Personal Information, we may collect technical data about your computer or device automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, and referring website addresses. We use this information to improve the Website’s operation, maintain quality of service, and analyze traffic patterns.
6. Information Security and Storage
We take reasonable precautions to protect your Personal Information. All sensitive data, such as payment information, is encrypted and securely transmitted over the internet. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon or “https” in the website address.
We also protect Personal Information offline. Access is restricted to employees who need the data to perform specific tasks. Our servers are housed in secure environments.
However, while we use encryption to protect sensitive data online, no data transmission over the internet is 100% secure. Therefore, you acknowledge that security and privacy limitations exist, and any information exchanged on the Website may be susceptible to interception.
7. Confidentiality of Your Information
All Personal Information collected by Practice will remain confidential and will not be shared with third parties except as follows:
To comply with legal obligations.
To protect the rights or property of the Practice, our users, or the public.
To provide services requested by you, including sharing information with third-party partners who assist in fulfilling those services.
We will never sell, rent, or lease your Personal Information to third parties unless required by law or with your explicit consent.
8. Access by Third Parties
Please note that whenever you share Personal Information through our Website, programs, products, or services, or on social media platforms, that information may be accessed and used by third parties. We are not responsible for the unauthorized use of your Personal Information by these third parties.
9. Use of Cookies
A cookie is a small piece of data stored on your device by the website to enhance your experience. We use cookies to analyze website traffic, personalize your experience, and improve our services. Cookies do not provide us with access to your computer or any information about you other than what you voluntarily provide.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that declining cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect or solicit Personal Information from children. We encourage parents to supervise their children’s online activities and ensure they do not provide personal data without parental consent.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to:
Review the information we have about you,
Correct any inaccurate information,
Request the deletion of your information,
Express concerns regarding our use of your data,
please contact us at:
Lauren Towle, MD
Email: laurentowlemd@gmail.com