Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 5/01/2026
Last Updated: 5/02/2026
1. Introduction
Denver Vein Center (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit denvervein.com.
This Website is intended for informational and communication purposes only. Clinical and medical information is handled through secure, HIPAA-compliant third-party systems.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Appointment requests or general inquiries
We do not store protected health information (PHI) directly through this Website.
B. Payment Information
If you make payments through our Website, those transactions are processed by secure third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square, or similar providers).
We do not store full credit card numbers or payment credentials on our servers. Payment data is handled directly by the payment processor in accordance with PCI-DSS standards and their privacy policies.
C. Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Website usage data
- Cookies and tracking data
3. How We Use Your Information
- Respond to inquiries and appointment requests
- Process payments
- Improve website functionality
- Provide customer support
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party providers including:
- Klara (patient communication)
- Athenahealth (electronic medical records and billing)
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, Square)
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Electronic Medical Records (e.g. Athenahealth, PatientNow)
These providers may collect and process your data under their own privacy policies.
5. HIPAA and Medical Information
We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This Website is not intended for transmission of sensitive medical information.
Any protected health information is handled through secure, HIPAA-compliant systems.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and analyze traffic.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings or use opt-out tools where available.
7. Data Sharing
We may share information with:
- Service providers and vendors
- Payment processors
- Legal authorities when required
We do not sell personal data.
8. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Correct inaccurate personal data
- Opt out of sale or sharing (we do not sell data)
- Limit use of sensitive personal information
To exercise your rights, contact us at: info[at]denvervein.com
GDPR (EU Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights including:
- Access to your data
- Correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Restriction of processing
- Data portability
- Objection to processing
Legal bases for processing may include consent, legitimate interests, and performance of a contract.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.
10. Data Security
We implement reasonable safeguards to protect your information, but no system is completely secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
This Website is not intended for children under 13.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
Denver Vein Center
2696 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 110
Denver, CO 80222
Phone: (303) 777-8346
Fax: (303) 777-8377
