{"id":331,"date":"2026-09-16T20:51:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:51:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/?page_id=331"},"modified":"2026-09-16T20:52:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:52:57","slug":"web-privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/web-privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Web Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||16px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b>WEB PRIVACY POLICY<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective Date: August 11, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Pediatric Associates (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;us,&#8221; or &#8220;our&#8221;) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our users when they access and use our website, <\/span><a href=\"about:blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">floridapediatrics.com <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as well as any other websites that link to this Privacy Policy (the \u201cSites\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Privacy Policy describes our collection, use, storage, and disclosure of Personal Information in connection with access to and use of the Sites. When we refer to \u201cPersonal Information\u201d in this Privacy Policy, we mean any identifiable information related to an individual.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scope<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Privacy Policy applies to Personal Information we collect from individuals who visit, access or use the Sites. This Policy does <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> govern:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our use of protected health information (or \u201cPHI\u201d) governed by HIPAA. For information about how we use and disclose PHI, please review our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/protect.checkpoint.com\/v2\/r01\/___https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/notice-of-privacy-practices\/___.YXAzOmpvaG5zb25wb3BlOmM6b2ZmaWNlMzY1X2VtYWlsc19hdHRhY2htZW50OmQ0NzkxNDdmZWNmOWYwZmNkNWE5MTRlOTM1ODI3MzFhOjc6M2U3NzpjNGM1NjNlMWUxMzFkYTExZjdlNWNkZjcwMzU0YjQ2NGY2MzhhZmRhZmEyZDNhZDk0NzM1OGEyMzc5NmUwNDExOnA6VDpG\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information collected offline or through means other than the Sites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information collected in the context of employment or prospective employment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information collected, used, or disclosed by third-party websites, applications, platforms, or services that are not owned or controlled by us, even if accessible through hyperlinks on the Sites.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information We Collect<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Collected Through Cookies<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sites use cookies and similar technologies that collect certain technical information, including: Your IP address, browser type and version, device type and operating system, pages you visit on the Sites and the time spent on each page, referring website or search engine. Please see the section titled \u201cCookies and Similar Technologies\u201d below for further information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Information You Choose to Provide<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may choose to provide Personal Information to the Sites, such as: Your name, email address, phone number, and other contact details; and payment information for billing purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>How We Use the Information We Collect<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We collect and use your Personal Information at your direction, as disclosed at the time of collecting your Personal Information, and:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Provide Services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We use your Personal Information to provide the Sites and our services, including those that you request.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Improve the Sites<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We use Personal Information to help us analyze the Sites\u2019 performance, troubleshoot issues, and enhance user experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Comply with Legal Obligations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We may use your Personal Information to comply with applicable laws, enforce our policies and terms, and protect our or others\u2019 rights, property, or safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Communicate with You<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We may use your contact information to respond to inquiries and provide updates about our services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Spread Awareness of Our Services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We may use Personal Information to conduct marketing through the Sites as well as on external platforms.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Event of a Business Transaction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: We may use Personal Information to engage in business transactions and negotiations of such transactions (this may include potential or actual sales, acquisitions, mergers, or other restructuring).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cookies and Similar Technologies<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sites may use cookies, pixels, beacons, APIs, and similar technologies for various purposes. Below is a breakdown of how we use cookies and similar technologies:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Provide our Services<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These technologies are for the Sites to function properly (e.g., security, payment processing, fraud prevention, adjusting consent preferences).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functionality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These technologies enable functionalities that enhance the Sites like allowing you to share content from the Sites to others, for collecting feedback, and displaying videos.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analytics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These technologies help us understand how visitors interact with the Sites (e.g., visitor numbers, traffic sources).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving Performance<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: These technologies improve the Sites\u2019 performance, such as how quickly a page loads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advertising:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These technologies help us spread awareness of our services by facilitating advertising, including based on your browsing history, and help analyze ad campaign effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sites do not respond to Do Not Track signals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may be able to manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the Sites\u2019 functionality. We are not responsible for third-party methods for managing cookies, including their efficacy or functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Information That We Disclose<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subject to the legal requirements that apply to certain disclosures, we may disclose your Personal Information in the following circumstances:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Our Service Providers or Vendors:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> We may disclose your Personal Information with our service providers and vendors to provide the Sites, services, and operate our business. Examples of such providers and vendors include, without limitation:<\/span><\/li>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IT and Website Hosting Providers: Companies that host and maintain the Sites, features provided on the Sites, and ensure functionality of the Sites and integrated features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment Processors: Entities that process payments, such as credit card or electronic payment processors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cookie Vendors: Vendors that provide services via cookies and similar technologies, as further described in the section \u201cCookies and Similar Technologies.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Event of a Sale or Purchase<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If our business is sold or purchased, your Personal Information may be transferred to the purchaser as part of the transaction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To Law Enforcement or Governmental Agencies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: When permissible or required under applicable law, we may share Personal Information with regulatory agencies, law enforcement agencies, courts, regulators, government authorities or other similar legal authorities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Links to Third-Party Online Services<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sites may contain links to third-party online services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, or other practices of such third parties, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to information collected by those third parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your interactions with third-party online services, including those that are linked from or integrated with the Sites, are governed by the privacy policies and terms of use of those third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies and terms of use of any third-party online services you visit or use.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Security<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are committed to keeping your Personal Information secure. We have implemented safeguards to protect the Personal Information we collect and maintain. However, exchanging Personal Information over internet platforms can always present security risks and we cannot guarantee the security of Personal Information in all circumstances.\u00a0 You should only access the Sites from a private location and secure connection where Personal Information maintained in the Sites cannot easily be seen or accessed by unauthorized parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Only Intended for U.S. Users<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are based in Florida, and the Sites are primarily intended for individuals located in Florida. If you access the Sites from outside of the United States you acknowledge that your Personal Information may be stored, maintained, processed, and\/or transferred to the United States. United States federal or Florida law may be less protective of your Personal Information than the privacy laws that apply where you are located.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact Us<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may contact us at:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance Officer\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Email:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:icomply@floridapeditrics.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">icomply@floridapeditrics.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Florida Pediatric Associates, LLC\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Phone: (866)-635-8765<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1800 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Petersburg, FL 33704<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Updates to This Privacy Policy<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws or our practices. The updated policy will be posted on the Sites with the effective date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WEB PRIVACY POLICY Effective Date: August 11, 2026 Florida Pediatric Associates (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;us,&#8221; or &#8220;our&#8221;) is committed to protecting the privacy of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our users when they access and use our website, floridapediatrics.com , as well as any other websites that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<h4>FLORIDA PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES, LLC<\/h4>\n<h4>FLORIDAPEDIATRICS.com<\/h4>\n<h5>WEB SITE PRIVACY POLICY<\/h5>\n<strong>Effective Date: January 1, 2024<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Introduction<\/strong>\n\nBy using the Floridapediatrics.com website (the \u201cSite\u201d), you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. You are encouraged to review the privacy policy whenever you visit our site to make sure that you understand how any personal information you provide will be used.\n\n<strong>What Information We Collect<\/strong>\n\nThe sole purpose of our Site is to provide general information to the public about our medical practice including the medical services we provide at various locations and the health plans that we participate with. We have NO need for visitor or user information.\u00a0 Simply put, we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information UNLESS a visitor chooses to contact us through our E-mail link.\u00a0 Then, of course, we would have the sender\u2019s E-mail address and any other personal information (e.g. mailing address or telephone number) that the sender voluntarily includes in the E-mail.\u00a0 We prefer that when a visitor chooses to contact us for further information that he or she simply sends an E-mail with no additional information. The information the sender provides is used to fulfill a request for additional information.\n\n<strong>Cookies<\/strong>\n\nThis Site, like many other websites, uses cookies. Cookies are small pieces of information that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.\n\nThe Site uses a cookie that is native to Personal Home Page applications to create the website and is used to store and identify a user\u2019s unique session identification for the purpose of managing user session on the website.\u00a0 The cookie is a session cookie that is deleted when all of the user browser windows are closed. By using the Site, you agree to the processing of your information and the use of the necessary cookies. \u00a0In addition, Google Analytics sets cookies to help us accurately estimate the number of visitors to the website and what content is most popular. This helps to ensure that my website is responding to your needs in the best way possible. You can view Google's Privacy Policy at <u><a href=\"https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy\">https:\/\/policies.google.com\/privacy<\/a><\/u>.\n\nBy using and browsing this Site, you consent to cookies being used in accordance with this Policy.\nIf you do not consent, you must turn off cookies or refrain from using the site. Most browsers allow you to turn off cookies. To do this, look at the HELP menu on your browser. Switching off cookies should not noticeably restrict your use of this website.\n\nFinally, when linking out to other sites, please take a moment to review the privacy statement of the site you are linking to as well.\n\n<strong>Distribution of Information<\/strong>\n\nWe may share information with governmental agencies or other companies assisting us in fraud prevention or investigation. We may do so when: (1) permitted or required by law, (2) trying to protect against or prevent actual or potential fraud or unauthorized transactions, or (3) investigating fraud which has already taken place. Otherwise, no information is ever provided to any third parties for marketing or any other purpose.\n\n<strong>C<\/strong><strong>ommitment to Data Security<\/strong>\n\nAny personally identifiable information that you provide is kept secure. Only authorized employees and agents who have agreed to keep information secure and confidential, have access to this information.\n\n<strong>Concerns &amp; Complaints<\/strong>\n\nIf you are concerned that we may have violated your privacy rights or if you disagree with any decisions we have made regarding access or disclosure of your protected health information, please contact us at the address listed below. It is our intent to protect and keep your protected health information confidential. Your alerting us of any concerns you may have is a necessary part of a continuous quality process we employ. You will, in no way, be retaliated against for filing a complaint. You may also send a written complaint to the US Department of Health and Human Services. For questions, concerns or complaints, please contact us at:\n\nCompliance Officer\n\nFlorida Pediatric Associates, LLC\n\n1800 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North\n\nSt. Petersburg, FL 33704\n\n<u><a href=\"mailto:icomply@floridapeditrics.com\">icomply@floridapediatrics.com<\/a><\/u>\n\n(866)-635-8765","_et_gb_content_width":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/331"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=331"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/331\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":333,"href":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/331\/revisions\/333"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/floridapediatrics.com\/associates\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=331"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}