This Privacy Policy applies to HoustonPhysiciansHospital.com.

What information do we collect?
We collect information from you when you respond to a survey, or fill out a form.

When sending a message through our contact form you may be asked for the following:
Name,
e-mail address,
Mailing address,
Phone number.

What do we use your information for?
Any of the information we collect from you may be used in one of the following ways:
To improve our website.
(we continually strive to improve our website offerings based on the information and feedback we receive from you)
To improve customer service.
(your information helps us to more effectively respond to your customer service requests and support needs)
To respond to your request for information.

Do we use cookies?
Yes (Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer's hard drive through your Web browser (if you allow) that enables the sites or service providers systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information.
We use cookies to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interaction so that we can offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

Do we disclose any information to outside parties?
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personally identifiable information. This does not include trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential. We may also release your information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our site policies, or protect ours or others rights, property, or safety. However, non-personally identifiable visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Third party links
Occasionally, at our discretion, we may include or offer third party products or services on our website. These third party sites have separate and independent privacy policies. We therefore have no responsibility or liability for the content and activities of these linked sites. Nonetheless, we seek to protect the integrity of our site and welcome any feedback about these sites.

California Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
Because we value your privacy we have taken the necessary precautions to be in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act. We therefore will not distribute your personal information to outside parties without your consent.

Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Compliance
We are in compliance with the requirements of COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), we do not collect any information from anyone under 13 years of age. Our website, products and services are all directed to people who are at least 13 years old or older.

Google Analytics Data
Millions of websites, including HoustonPhysiciansHospital.com use Google Analytics. Google Analytics collects information about your visit to our site including;
How you arrived at our website.
How long you stay.
What pages you visit.
What kind of computer, browser, and operating system you are using.
What page you exit our site.
And much more.

What does HoustonPhysiciansHospital.com do with the information Google records?
The analytics data that Google collects and shares with us, helps us better understand the kind of people that visit our sites and what they do when they visit. This information helps us make decisions for site structure, content, compatibility, and overall user experience.

WE DO NOT COLLECT ANY INFORMATION FROM GOOGLE ANALYTICS THAT COULD PERSONALLY IDENTIFY YOU.

All activity on this site falls within the bounds of the Google Analytics Terms of Service.

Your Consent
By using our site, you consent to our privacy policy.

Changes to our Privacy Policy
If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will update the Privacy Policy modification date below.
This policy was last modified on 04/14/2011.

Contacting Us
If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy you may contact us using the information below.

Houston Physicians' Hospital
333 North Texas Avenue, Suite 1000
Webster, Texas 77598

Disclosures

Ownership disclosure

Methodist Hospital for Surgery is a physician-owned facility. This means that one or more physicians have an ownership or financial interest in this facility. The physician who referred you to this facility for a surgical procedure may be one of the physicians that have ownership or financial interest in this facility. This facility maintains a list of all physician owners, which is available upon request.

This information is being provided in order to assist you in making an informed decision about your care. You are free to choose another facility in which to receive the services that have been ordered by your physician.

Non-discrimination

This facility does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities or in employment.

Protection of Health Information

This facility is dedicated to the protection of your personal health information. We follow the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Depart of Health & Human Services, Office of Civil Rights. You can visit their website for more information: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/hipaa/

Independent Contractor Notice

The physicians and other specialized medical service providers, including anesthesia, radiology or pathology, which use this facility, are independent contractors and are not employees or agents of the facility. Since they are independent contractors, the facility is not responsible or liable for their acts or omissions.

Advanced Directives and Living Wills

You have the right to decide and communicate your wishes concerning your care, including your desire to refuse or accept life-sustaining medical treatment in the event of a serious illness or injury. TO ensure that your wishes are followed we ask that a copy of your advance directive or living will be placed in your medical record. Advance directives can be changed or canceled at any time.

To download the Advanced Directives forms for the State of Texas, please click here.