Effective Date: June 8, 2026
vascularsurgical.com
1. Introduction
Vascular Surgical Associates (“VSA,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Website Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information when you visit vascularsurgical.com (the “Site”) and interact with us online.
This policy applies to information collected through our website only. It does not govern the collection, use, or disclosure of your protected health information (PHI) as a patient. Our practices regarding PHI are governed separately by our Notice of Privacy Practices, which is available at our office locations and upon request, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you contact us through our website — including through contact forms, appointment request forms, or email links — you may provide us with:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- A description of your inquiry or reason for contact
Please note: We ask that you avoid submitting sensitive personal health information through website forms or general contact methods. Communications submitted through our website contact forms are not encrypted and do not constitute a secure patient communication channel.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies, web server logs, and similar technologies, including:
- IP address and general geographic location
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on the Site
- Referring URLs (the page you came from before visiting our Site)
- Device type
This information is used in aggregate form to analyze Site performance, improve user experience, and understand how visitors engage with our content. It is not used to identify individual visitors.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize returning visitors, remember preferences, and understand how the Site is used.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly, such as navigating between pages.
- Analytics Cookies: Used to collect aggregate data about how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics). This data is anonymized and used only to improve our website.
- Functionality Cookies: Allow the Site to remember choices you make to provide a more personalized experience.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
4. How We Use the Information We Collect
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries, appointment requests, or messages
- Improve the content, functionality, and design of our website
- Analyze Site traffic and visitor behavior in aggregate
- Communicate with you about our services, events, or announcements (where you have opted in)
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Mobile Messaging
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
5. How We Share Information
We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and business functions, including web hosting providers, analytics platforms (such as Google Analytics), and email communication services. These vendors access your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect it.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information when required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of VSA, our patients, or the public.
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in accordance with applicable law.
6. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including our patient portal (FollowMyHealth) and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Pinterest. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Our patient portal, FollowMyHealth, is operated by a third-party platform. Your use of the portal is subject to its own terms of use and privacy policy. For questions about patient portal privacy, please contact us directly.
7. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics collects data such as page views, session duration, and general location using cookies. This data is aggregated and anonymized; it does not personally identify you.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information on how Google uses this data, visit https://policies.google.com/privacy.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us at the information below and we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information collected through our website against unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or from our Site.
If you are a patient seeking to communicate sensitive health information, please use our secure patient portal or contact our office directly by phone.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, 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, subject to certain exceptions
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in any email we send
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 13. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
11. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information as defined under California law.
To submit a request related to your California privacy rights, please contact us at the information below.
12. HIPAA Notice
This Website Privacy Policy governs information collected through our website only and does not supersede or replace our obligations under HIPAA. If you are a patient of Vascular Surgical Associates, your protected health information is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which describes your rights regarding your medical information and how we use and disclose it in connection with your care.
A copy of our Notice of Privacy Practices is available at all of our office locations and upon request by calling (770) 423-0595.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Vascular Surgical Associates
61 Whitcher Street, Suite 2100
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 423-0595
Website: vascularsurgical.com
14. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
