Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Silver Institute for Integrative Medicine (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating at DeanSilverMD.com, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Fill out a contact or inquiry form
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email list
- Request a consultation or appointment
- Send us an email or phone inquiry
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, and any health-related information you choose to share in your message.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- Device type and operating system
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
- Send you newsletters, health education content, and practice updates (with your consent)
- Improve the functionality and content of our website
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns through analytics tools
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that collect, monitor, and analyze usage data. These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of such data.
Third-Party Links and Affiliate Relationships
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including products and services for which we may receive compensation if you click and make a purchase. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure for full details on our commercial relationships.
Health Information
Any health-related information you voluntarily submit through our contact forms is used solely to respond to your inquiry. DeanSilverMD.com is an educational and informational website. Communications through this website do not establish a physician-patient relationship. Please do not submit sensitive protected health information through website forms.
Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: Trusted vendors who assist in operating our website and conducting our business, under confidentiality obligations
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with appropriate notice to affected users
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact inquiries are typically retained for up to two years unless a longer retention period is required.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: office@deansilvermd.com
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
Silver Institute for Integrative Medicine
10900 N Scottsdale Rd #504
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: 480-860-2030
Email: office@deansilvermd.com