Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 30, 2025

Althea Medical is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.altheamedicaltx.org or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in various ways, including personal data, which is personally identifiable information, such as your name, email address, phone number, and other information you voluntarily provide. Usage Data: Information automatically collected when you visit our site, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information to improve user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, operate, and maintain our services, improve and personalize the user experience, send you updates, promotions, and other communications, and comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with:

Service providers who perform services on our behalf.
Legal authorities if required by law.
In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of our business

4. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Opt out of certain data processing practices

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at altheamedicaltx@gmail.com.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the effective date at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

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

Althea Medical

14517 South Padre Island Drive,

Corpus Christi, TX, 78418

Email: altheamedicaltx@gmail.com

Phone number: 361-444-3326 (SMS available)

SMS Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: April 30, 2025

Althea Medical provides SMS text message services to enhance communication with our patients. By opting in to receive SMS messages from us, you agree to the following terms:

1. Consent to Receive SMS Messages

By providing your mobile phone number to Althea Medical, you consent to receive SMS messages from us. These may include, but are not limited to:

Appointment reminders or confirmations
Health and wellness follow-ups
Notifications about test results or medication
General clinic announcements and alerts

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message. You may also contact us directly to withdraw your consent.

2. Message Frequency

Message frequency will vary depending on your appointments and interactions with the clinic. You will not receive marketing or promotional SMS messages unless you have separately opted in for those.

3. Cost and Fees

Althea Medical does not charge for SMS messages. However, standard message and data rates may apply from your mobile carrier. Check with your provider for details.

4. Privacy

We respect your privacy. Your mobile number and any personal information shared via SMS will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Messages may be stored as part of your health record and protected under HIPAA (if applicable).

5. Security

SMS messages are not a fully secure method of communication. While we strive to protect your information, we advise against sharing sensitive medical or personal data via SMS. Please call the clinic directly for confidential matters.

6. Availability and Delivery

Message delivery is subject to your mobile carrier's network availability. We are not responsible for delays or failures in message delivery due to carrier issues or service outages.

7. Changes to These Terms

We may update these SMS Terms and Conditions at any time. Updates will be posted on our website and/or communicated to you by SMS.