At VQS Health ("VQS Health," "we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information when you visit www.vqshealth.com (the "Site"), communicate with us, or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you interact with VQS Health, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Date of birth (when applicable)
• Insurance information (when applicable)
• Payment information
• Appointment requests
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Any information you choose to provide when communicating with us

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Time zone
• Referring website
• Pages visited
• Date and time of your visit
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

We use this information to improve the performance, security, and functionality of our website.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Improve website performance
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic
• Measure marketing effectiveness
• Enhance your browsing experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

• Schedule and manage appointments
• Respond to inquiries
• Provide healthcare-related services
• Process payments
• Communicate regarding appointments and services
• Send requested information
• Improve our website and services
• Detect fraud and maintain website security
• Comply with legal obligations

With your consent, we may also send updates about our services, wellness programs, special events, or promotional offers.

Text Messaging (SMS) Privacy

If you choose to receive text messages from VQS Health, we may use your mobile number to send:

• Appointment confirmations
• Appointment reminders
• Follow-up communications
• Practice updates
• Customer support messages
• Wellness and promotional messages (only if you have opted in)

SMS Consent

By providing your mobile phone number and opting into SMS communications, you expressly consent to receive text messages from VQS Health.

Opting Out

You may opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any message.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact our office directly.

SMS Privacy Commitment

We do not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number or SMS consent with third parties for their marketing purposes.

All text messaging originator opt-in data and consent information will not be shared with any third parties.

Sharing Your Information

We respect your privacy.

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in operating our website or business
• With payment processors to complete authorized transactions
• With technology vendors who help maintain our systems
• As required by federal, state, or local law
• To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or other legal obligations
• To protect the rights, safety, and security of VQS Health, our patients, or others

All vendors that process protected information on our behalf are expected to maintain appropriate privacy and security safeguards.

HIPAA

As a healthcare provider, VQS Health is committed to protecting your Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and all applicable federal and state privacy laws.

Medical information collected during the provision of healthcare services is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices where applicable.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our website.

Google may collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Device information
• Browser type
• General geographic location
• Time spent on pages

You can learn more about Google's privacy practices by visiting:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may opt out of Google Analytics by visiting:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Behavioral Advertising

We may use limited online advertising tools to improve our marketing efforts.

You may manage advertising preferences through:

• Google Ads Settings
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Microsoft/Bing Advertising Preferences

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature.

At this time, our Site does not respond differently to Do Not Track browser signals.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide requested services
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Maintain business records
• Comply with healthcare record retention requirements

Your Rights

Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of personal information where permitted by law
• Withdraw consent where applicable
• Request information regarding how your data is processed

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18 without the involvement of a parent or legal guardian.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or operational needs.

The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

VQS Health

Website: https://www.vqshealth.com

Email: info@vqshealth.com

Phone: (843) 839-5585

Address: 1705 N Oak St Ste 2, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577