Privacy Policy
Gordon Gunn, M.D., Inc.
Effective Date: October 26, 2026
Website:** https://www.gordongunnmd.com
1. Introduction G ordon Gunn, M.D., Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information collected through our website.
This Website Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and protected when you visit our website, view its content, or contact our medical office through available website features.
This policy applies to information collected through the website. It does not replace our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how we use and disclose protected health information in connection with medical care, payment, and healthcare operations.
2. Information We May Collect
If you contact our office through a website form, email, telephone, or another communication method, we may receive information such as:
- Your name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- The contents of your inquiry
- Information about the services you are interested in
- Other information you voluntarily provide
Please do not submit medical records, detailed medical histories, Social Security numbers, insurance information, or other sensitive personal or health information through a general website contact form unless we have specifically provided a secure and appropriate method for doing so.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically by our website host, server, or enabled third-party services. Depending on the technologies in use, this may include:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and operating system
- Device information
- Pages viewed and links clicked
- Date, time, and duration of visits
- Referring website or webpage
- Website performance and usage information
This information may be used to operate the website, troubleshoot technical issues, maintain security, and understand how visitors use the website.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website or its service providers may use cookies, browser storage, and similar technologies to support website functionality, remember preferences, measure website traffic, and provide embedded features.
The types of technologies used may include:
Essential technologies:** Technologies needed to operate the website, maintain security, or provide features you request.
Analytics technologies:** Technologies that help us understand website traffic, visitor behavior, and website performance, if analytics services are enabled.
Third-party and embedded content:** Our website may include or link to services such as Google Maps, YouTube, or other third-party websites. When you interact with these services, their providers may collect information through cookies or other technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain the necessary consent before using non-essential cookies or tracking technologies.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website features. Browser settings may not disable all tracking technologies.
4. How We Use Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
- Respond to inquiries and requests.
- Provide information about our practice and services.
- Communicate with current or prospective patients when appropriate.
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website.
- Understand website traffic and visitor engagement.
- Maintain website security and prevent misuse.
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Protect our rights, property, and the safety of others.
We will use information in accordance with applicable law and the purposes for which it was collected.
5. How We Share Information
We do not disclose personal information collected through the website except as appropriate for the purposes described in this policy, with your direction or authorization where required, or as otherwise permitted or required by law.
Information may be shared in the following circumstances:
Website and Technology Providers
We may use service providers to host, maintain, secure, or support our website and its features. These providers may process technical or other information as necessary to perform their services.
Third-Party Services
Features such as maps, videos, analytics, or other embedded content may be provided by third parties. When you access these features, the providers may collect information directly from your browser or device. Their privacy policies and terms govern their handling of information collected through their services, subject to applicable law.
Legal and Security Requirements
We may disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to respond to lawful requests, protect our rights, investigate suspected fraud or security incidents, or protect the safety of individuals.
Sale or Sharing of Personal Information
Our actual practices must be reviewed to determine whether any activity qualifies as a sale or sharing of personal information under applicable privacy laws. If the practice engages in such activities, this policy will be updated to explain those practices and provide any required opt-out rights.
6. Medical Information and HIPAA
Information collected or maintained in connection with patient care may be subject to federal and state medical privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), where applicable.
Our separate **Notice of Privacy Practices** explains how protected health information may be used and disclosed, your rights regarding that information, and how to submit a privacy complaint.
This Website Privacy Policy does not replace or modify that notice. If you are a patient and have questions about medical records, treatment information, or your rights under HIPAA, please contact our office directly.
Please avoid sending confidential medical information through general website forms or ordinary email unless the office has confirmed that the communication method is appropriate.
7. Data Retention
We retain website information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining website security, managing business records, and complying with applicable legal requirements.
Retention periods vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected. Information contained in medical records may be subject to separate legal and professional retention requirements.
When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete or de-identify it, subject to applicable law.
8. Information Security
We use reasonable measures designed to protect information collected through our website from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security for information transmitted over the internet.
For confidential medical matters, please contact our office for guidance on an appropriate communication method.
9. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning personal information collected about you. These rights may include requesting access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information, or opting out of certain data processing activities.
The availability and scope of these rights depend on applicable law and the nature of the information.
California Residents
California residents may have privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), if the law applies to our practice and the information involved.
Depending on applicability, these rights may include the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used or disclosed, request correction or deletion, obtain certain information in a portable format, and opt out of qualifying sales or sharing of personal information.
Requests may be subject to identity verification and applicable legal exceptions.v
If our practice is subject to additional California privacy notice or opt-out requirements, we will provide the applicable disclosures and mechanisms.
To ask a question about website privacy, please use the contact information below.
10. Third-Party Websites and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including educational resources, videos, maps, or other external content.
We do not control the privacy practices or security of third-party websites. Visiting an external website may subject you to that provider's privacy policy, terms, and data collection practices.
We encourage you to review the applicable privacy policies before submitting personal information to third parties.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended to provide general information about our medical practice and services. It is not specifically directed toward children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website in violation of applicable law. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact our office so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, technology, data practices, or legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for changes to our practices.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy or our website privacy practices, please contact:
Gordon Gunn, M.D., Inc.
100 East Valencia Mesa Drive, Suite 215
Val Mesa Medical Building
Fullerton, California 92835
Telephone: (714) 912-2211
Fax: (714) 213-8750
Website: https://www.gordongunnmd.com/
For questions about protected health information or your HIPAA rights, please ask our office for the current Notice of Privacy Practices and information about contacting the practice's Privacy Officer.