Privacy Policy

Primary Care & Functional Medicine Center (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit our website at primarycareocala.com.

Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you submit a contact form or otherwise communicate with our office.

Information you provide may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Information included in a message or inquiry
• Other information you voluntarily provide

Our website may also automatically collect limited technical information, such as browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, referring website, and general website usage information.

How We Use Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

• Respond to questions or requests
• Communicate with you about our services
• Assist with administrative inquiries
• Maintain and improve our website
• Protect the security and operation of our website
• Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Health Information and Website Forms

Please do not use general website contact forms to send sensitive medical information, detailed health information, or information requiring immediate medical attention unless the form specifically indicates that it is designed and secured for that purpose.

Information submitted through a general website contact form should not be used for emergencies or urgent medical needs.

Protected health information (“PHI”) that we create, receive, maintain, or transmit as a covered health care provider is handled in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”), where applicable.

For additional information regarding our use and disclosure of health information, please review our Notice of Privacy Practices.

Patient Portal

Our website may provide a link to a third-party patient portal. The patient portal is operated by an external service provider and may be subject to additional privacy practices, security measures, and terms of use.

When you leave our website to access the patient portal, information you provide through that service is subject to the applicable privacy and security requirements governing that service and our relationship with the provider.

Online Bill Payment

Our website may provide a link to a third-party payment service for online bill payment.

Payment information submitted through an external payment service is processed by the applicable third-party provider. We encourage you to review the provider's privacy and security policies when using its service.

Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, availability, or content of independently operated third-party websites.

Following a third-party link may take you away from primarycareocala.com.

Cookies and Website Technology

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, performance, or user experience.

Depending on the technologies used on our website, certain information about your device or interaction with the website may be collected automatically.

We do not intend for website analytics or advertising technologies to receive protected health information unless permitted by applicable law and appropriate safeguards are in place.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information within our control.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should use appropriate caution when transmitting information electronically.

Children's Privacy

Our website is intended primarily to provide information about our medical practice and services. We do not knowingly use the website to solicit personal information directly from children without the involvement of a parent or legal guardian where required by law.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.

When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this website with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Primary Care & Functional Medicine Center
Attn: James Lemire, MD, Medical Director
7651 SW State Rd 200 #401
Ocala, FL 34476
Phone: (352) 670-2073
Email: info@primarycareocala.com