Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2025
Airway Outpatient Surgical Center (“we,” “our,” or “us”)

Airway Outpatient Surgical Center respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and interact with our services.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:
Personal Information

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, appointment requests, or inquiries
   

Health-Related Information
If you submit medical or health-related information through our website, it may include:

• Medical history

• Symptoms or concerns

• Treatment interests
   

Note: Submission of medical information through this website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.

Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited and time spent

• Referring website
   

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and appointment requests

• Communicate with you about services or updates

• Improve our website and user experience

• Operate, maintain, and enhance our services

• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

3. HIPAA & Medical Privacy
Airway Outpatient Surgical Center is committed to protecting patient health information in accordance with applicable laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

• Information submitted through secure patient portals or clinical systems is handled in accordance with HIPAA.

• Website forms and general inquiries may not be fully secure or HIPAA-compliant unless explicitly stated.

For full details on how protected health information (PHI) is handled, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices or contact our office directly.

4. Sharing of Information
We may share your information in the following situations:
Service Providers
With trusted third-party vendors who assist in:

• Website hosting

• Scheduling systems

• Communications
   

Legal Requirements
If required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process.

Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of assets.
We do not share your information for third-party marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance

• Understand user behavior

• Enhance your browsing experience

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. By using this site, you acknowledge this risk.

7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access your personal information

• Request corrections

• Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)

• Opt out of certain communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

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

9. Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Airway Outpatient Surgical Center
1200 Binz Street, Suite 1000
Houston, TX 77004