Website Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Sharon Houk-Syau, M.D., INC. (referred to as 'the practice,' 'we,' 'us,' or 'our') collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to this website.
Information We Collect
This section describes the types of information we collect when you visit this website.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you use the contact form to request a consultation, you voluntarily provide personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number. This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, this site may use cookies and standard analytics tools to collect non-personal information about your visit, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you visited. This anonymous data is used to help improve the website's performance and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and schedule consultation calls.
To operate and maintain the security of our website.
To analyze website usage and improve our services.
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Security
We are committed to protecting your information. This website is built on a professional platform (Squarespace) that uses industry-standard security measures, and all contact forms are HIPAA-compliant to protect your privacy.
While we take all reasonable steps to protect your data, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content or privacy practices of any third-party sites. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from them. If you are a parent or guardian and you become aware that your child has provided me with Personal Information, please contact us so that we can take the necessary steps to remove that information from our records.
Your California Privacy Rights
As a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights include the right to know what personal information is being collected, the right to request the deletion of your personal information, and the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at admin@sharonhouksyaumd.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: admin@sharonhouksyaumd.com.
Effective Date: October 2, 2025