Website Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 1, 2026 Last Updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Desert River Family Medicine LLC & Desert River Direct PLLC ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you visit our website at www.desertrivermed.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is collected automatically:

  • Voluntary Information: If you fill out a contact form, sign up for a newsletter, or use our "Join Now" portal, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and any message you send.

  • Automatic Information: Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies to collect your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our pages to improve your experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.

  • Process your membership applications.

  • Improve our website functionality and marketing efforts.

  • Ensure the security of our website.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (such as our website host or email platform) who help us operate our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.

4. HIPAA vs. Website Privacy

Please note that this policy applies only to information collected through this website. Any information you provide to us as a patient during the course of medical treatment is protected under federal law and is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA), which can be found desertrivermed.come/notice-of-privacy-practices.

5. Your Rights & Choices (including CCPA 2026)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the data we have collected about you.

  • Request that we delete your personal information.

  • Opt-Out: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or use "Global Privacy Control" (GPC) signals, which our website honors.

6. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures (such as SSL encryption) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

info@desertrivermed.com
1335 Phay Ave, Suite A
Canon City, CO 81212