Privacy Policy
Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: July 22, 2025 Last Revised: July 22, 2025 Practice: Puyallup Dermatology Website: puyallupdermatology.comOverview
This notice explains how we handle your protected health information (PHI), how we may use and share it, and what your rights are under HIPAA and Washington State law. It applies to all information created or received by our clinic and website.Who Must Follow This Notice
- All physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff
- Administrative and billing personnel
- Business associates and contractors
Our Privacy Commitments
- Keep your health information private and secure
- Limit use to the minimum necessary
- Notify you promptly of any data breach
How We Use Your Information
- Treatment: Coordinate your care
- Payment: Bill you or your insurer
- Operations: Improve care quality and staff training
- Reminders: Notify you of appointments or follow-ups
- Legal: When required by law or public health regulations
Website Privacy & Analytics
Our website is hosted on WordPress. As of July 2025, we do not use third-party tracking (e.g., Google Analytics). If implemented in the future, tracking will:- Use anonymized IP addresses
- Comply with the Washington My Health My Data Act (MHMD)
- Include cookie opt-out controls
Your Rights
- Access and copy your health records
- Request corrections to your records
- Get a list of non-treatment disclosures
- Request limits or confidential communication
- Revoke consent at any time
Filing a Complaint
You have the right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated. Privacy Officer Puyallup Dermatology 929 East Main Avenue, Suite 210 Puyallup, WA 98372 📞 (253) 841-2453 📠(253) 840-5519Or file online with HHS: HIPAA Complaint PortalChanges to This Notice
We may change this notice at any time. The latest version will always be posted on our website and in our office.Third-Party Services We Use
To improve your care experience, Puyallup Dermatology uses secure, HIPAA-compliant third-party tools:
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Klara – Used for patient messaging and appointment scheduling.
View Klara’s Privacy Policy -
ModMed APPatient – Used for managing visits, medical records, and results.
View ModMed’s Privacy Policy
These platforms operate independently under their own privacy policies. By using these tools, you acknowledge their separate terms and data handling practices.