Integrative Hospital Associates (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit www.drscottdenny.com (the “Website”), contact us online, call, or send us a text message.
This policy covers information collected through the Website and related online communications. Protected health information (PHI) you share as a patient of our practice is handled under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and described in our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at our office or on request. If this policy and our Notice of Privacy Practices ever conflict regarding your health information, the Notice of Privacy Practices controls.
By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Who We Are
Integrative Hospital Associates is an integrative medical practice led by Dr. Scott Denny, offering services such as MLS Laser Therapy, regenerative medicine, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, Prolozone therapy, prolotherapy, peptide therapy, Firefly light therapy, and Oligoscan assessments.
Office address: 4801 S University Dr, Suite 3010, Davie, FL 33328, United States Phone: (954) 473-8925 Text: (754) 200-1555 Website: https://www.drscottdenny.com
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you choose to give us, including when you:
- Fill out a contact, consultation, or appointment request form
- Call or text our office
- Register for an MLS Laser seminar or event
- Leave a comment on a blog post
- Email us or contact us through social media
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, preferred contact method, and any details you include in your message, such as the reason for your inquiry or general health concerns.
Please do not send detailed medical information, test results, or insurance information through website forms, blog comments, email, or text messages. These channels are not designed for sensitive medical records. Our staff will arrange a secure way to collect that information when it is needed.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information is collected automatically, including:
- IP address and approximate location (city or region level)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and links clicked
- Referring website or search terms that led you to us
- Date and time of your visit
This information is gathered through cookies, server logs, and similar technologies described below.
Blog Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture and comment are publicly visible.
Blog comments are public. Please avoid sharing personal health details in comments.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions and consultation requests
- Schedule, confirm, or remind you of appointments
- Provide information about our services, seminars, and events you have asked about
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- Understand how visitors use the Website so we can make content more useful
- Protect the Website against spam, fraud, and security threats
- Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Text Messages and Phone Communications
If you text our office at (754) 200-1555 or provide your mobile number and agree to receive messages, we may send you texts related to your inquiry, appointment scheduling, reminders, and practice updates. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance, or call us at (954) 473-8925.
Mobile phone numbers and text messaging consent are not shared with third parties or affiliates for their marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. The Website uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Keep the Website functioning properly and securely |
| Comment cookies | If you opt in, save your name, email, and website so you don’t need to re-enter them for future comments (these last one year) |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand visitor behavior and improve site content (for example, Google Analytics) |
| Third-party cookies | Set by embedded services such as YouTube videos and Google Maps |
Website administrators who log in may receive additional login and display-preference cookies. These do not apply to general visitors.
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the Website work. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Pages on this Website may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, images, and articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves the same way as if you visited those websites directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, add third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, particularly if you have an account and are logged in to that service.
How We Share Information
We share information only as described below:
- Service providers: Trusted vendors who help us operate the Website, host data, manage forms, send appointment reminders, detect spam, or analyze traffic. They may use your information only to perform services for us.
- Legal requirements: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of our practice, patients, or others.
- Business transfers: If our practice is involved in a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.
- With your consent: In any other situation where you have given permission.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Social Media
We maintain pages on Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram. When you interact with us on these platforms, your information is governed by each platform’s own privacy policy. Please avoid sharing personal health information in public posts, comments, or direct messages on social media.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.
- Contact form submissions and inquiries are kept as long as needed to respond and maintain records of our communications.
- Blog comments and their metadata are kept indefinitely so follow-up comments can be recognized and approved automatically.
- Patient medical records are kept according to Florida law and professional record-keeping requirements.
How We Protect Your Information
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect, including SSL encryption on the Website. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. Sharing information online is done at your own risk.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal and record-keeping obligations
- Opt out of marketing emails or text messages at any time
Patients have additional rights over their health information under HIPAA, including the right to access and request amendments to medical records. These are explained in our Notice of Privacy Practices.
To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
Links to Other Websites
The Website may link to third-party websites, including research sources, partner sites, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before sharing information.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children online. Appointments and care for minors are arranged through a parent or legal guardian. If you believe a child has submitted personal information through the Website, please contact us and we will delete it.
Medical Disclaimer
Information on this Website is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Submitting a form or message through the Website does not create a doctor-patient relationship. If you have a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page shows when changes were last made. Continued use of the Website after updates means you accept the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:
Integrative Hospital Associates 4801 S University Dr, Suite 3010 Davie, FL 33328, United States Phone: (954) 473-8925 Text: (754) 200-1555 Email: drdenny.integrativehospital@gmail.com