Privacy Policy

Effective Date:2/12/2026
Amelia Heart & Vascular Center
Website: https://www.ameliaheartcenter.com/
Amelia Heart & Vascular Center (“Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information obtained through our website and communications, including text messaging services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

When you interact with our website or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
  • Mailing address
  • Date of birth
  • Insurance information
  • Appointment request details
  • Any information you voluntarily submit through forms or communications

B. Health Information

If you submit medical or appointment-related information through our website, we may collect protected health information (PHI) as defined under applicable healthcare laws, including HIPAA.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visit
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Schedule and manage appointments
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide medical services
  • Send appointment reminders and important service-related messages
  • Improve website performance and patient experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

If you opt in to receive SMS or other electronic communications, we may use your mobile number to send appointment reminders, practice updates, and other relevant healthcare-related messages.

3. Text Messaging & Mobile Communications

By providing your mobile number and opting in, you consent to receive text messages from Amelia Heart & Vascular Center regarding appointments, reminders, and healthcare-related communications.
Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message or contacting our office directly.
We do not use mobile opt-in data for marketing resale or promotional list sharing.
This Practice does not sell, rent, or lease its customer lists or mobile opt-in data to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your information only as necessary and permitted by law, including:

  • With healthcare providers involved in your treatment
  • With insurance companies for billing purposes
  • With secure third-party service providers that help us operate our website, scheduling systems, or communication platforms
  • When required by law, regulation, subpoena, or legal process
  • To protect the rights, safety, and security of our patients and Practice

All third-party service providers are required to safeguard your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

5. HIPAA Compliance

Amelia Heart & Vascular Center complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). For more detailed information about how we use and protect your protected health information, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices available at our office.

6. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance site functionality

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.
While we strive to protect your information, no online transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures
  • Withdraw consent for communications
  • File a complaint regarding privacy practices

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

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

10. Changes to This Privacy 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 any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Amelia Heart & Vascular Center
Website: https://www.ameliaheartcenter.com/
Phone: (703) 866-3131
Address: 6136 Brandon Avenue, Springfield, VA 22150