Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Dr. Randall Mercier M.D. ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website randall-merciermd.com. Our website is designed to provide general medical information and practice details without collecting personal data from visitors.

2. Information We Do NOT Collect

This website is purely informational and does not collect any personal information from visitors. We do not:

• Collect names, email addresses, or contact information
• Use contact forms or user registration
• Store personal health information
• Require user accounts or logins
• Process online payments or transactions
• Use newsletters or email subscriptions

3. Automatic Information Collection

Like most websites, our site may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit:

• Server Logs: Basic technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, and page requests
• Analytics: General website usage statistics to understand how visitors use our site
• Cookies: Small files that may be stored to improve website functionality

This information is anonymous and cannot be used to identify individual visitors.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services to provide content and functionality:

• Google Fonts: For website typography (privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy)
• Font Awesome: For icons and graphics
• Web Hosting Service: To make our website available online

These services may have their own privacy policies governing any data they collect.

5. Cookies

Our website may use minimal cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (such as font size)
• Improve website performance and loading speed
• Understand general usage patterns

You can disable cookies in your browser settings. This will not affect your ability to view our informational content.

6. External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including:

• Medical organizations and resources
• Health information websites
• Professional associations
• Social media platforms

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website provides general medical information suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under 13, as we do not collect personal information from any visitors.

8. Medical Practice Privacy

This Privacy Policy covers only our informational website. If you become a patient of Dr. Mercier's medical practice, your health information will be protected under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and you will receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices explaining how your medical information is handled.

9. Data Security

While we do not collect personal information, we maintain reasonable security measures to protect our website and any technical data that may be collected automatically. This includes:

• Secure hosting infrastructure
• Regular security updates
• SSL encryption for data transmission

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. No Warranties for Informational Content

The medical information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

This Privacy Policy applies only to our informational website. Medical care and patient information are governed by separate HIPAA privacy practices provided at the time of service.