WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY
Salud Texas Clinic
Last Updated: [June 02, 2026]
IMPORTANT NOTE: This Website Privacy Policy governs how we collect, use, and secure information gathered through this website. For details on how we handle your offline medical records and Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA, please review our separate [Link to online Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)].
Introduction
At Salud Texas Clinic (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
Because we operate in Texas, we strictly adhere to both federal standards under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state-specific regulations under the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act (TMRPA).
Information We Collect on This Site
We collect two types of information through our website: Personal/Health Information you actively provide, and General Web Data collected automatically.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
Contact & Appointment Request Forms: If you use our online forms to request an appointment or contact our staff, you may be asked to provide your name, email address, phone number, and brief notes.
Patient Portal: Access to our secure patient portal is managed through an encrypted, HIPAA-compliant third-party platform. Information entered inside the portal is strictly governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
⚠️ A Note on Security: Standard website contact forms and emails are not fully secure or encrypted methods of communication. Please do not submit highly sensitive personal medical history, social security numbers, or urgent medical requests through standard website contact forms.
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you browse our Site to optimize your experience:
Device and Usage Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages viewed.
Cookies and Tracking: We use essential cookies to keep our site running smoothly. We do not use tracking or analytical pixels (such as the Meta Pixel) that share un-anonymized user data with third-party advertising networks in violation of HHS/HIPAA guidelines.
How We Use Your Information
We use the data collected through our website to:
Respond to your inquiries, schedule appointments, and provide customer support.
Maintain, monitor, and improve the performance and security of our website.
Comply with applicable legal, state, and federal obligations.
How We Share and Disclose Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information or health data to third parties.
Texas Prohibition on the Sale of PHI: In strict compliance with the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act, we are legally prohibited from selling your Protected Health Information (PHI) or using it for unauthorized third-party marketing.
HIPAA-Compliant Vendors: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, patient portal management) who assist us in operating our website and business. These vendors are legally bound by Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) to maintain the exact same level of HIPAA/TMRPA data privacy and security that we do.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or subpoena issued in the State of Texas.
Your Texas Data Privacy Rights
Under the Texas Medical Records Privacy Act and related state statutes, Texas residents have specific rights regarding their digital health data:
Right to Access Electronic Records: If you submit health information to us digitally and request a copy of your electronic health record, Texas law requires us to provide you with access or copies within 15 business days of receiving your written request.
Right to Restrict Disclosures: You can request that we restrict how your information is used or shared, particularly regarding digital communications.
Website Security Measures
We implement rigorous technical and administrative security measures designed to protect your personal and health data:
Encryption: Our website utilizes Secure Socket Layer (SSL) / TLS encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our website.
Secure Infrastructure: Web hosting and data storage environments comply with administrative, physical, and technical HIPAA safeguards.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as health education resources or insurance provider networks). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Updates to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Website Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or Texas state and federal legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Our Privacy Officer
If you have questions, concerns, or complaints about this Website Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact our designated Privacy Officer:
Salud Texas Clinic
Attn: Privacy Department
Address: 1320 W. Walnut Hill Ln.
Suite 102, Irving , Tx 75038
Phone: 469-599-6900
Email: info@saludtxclinic.com
