Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
Welcome to whcsmd.com, the official website of Women’s Health Care Specialists of Maryland. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information
When you voluntarily submit it through forms on our site, such as:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Date of birth

Medical history or appointment details

b. Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected through cookies or analytics tools:

IP address

Browser type

Operating system

Pages visited

Time spent on pages

3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for:

Scheduling and managing appointments

Responding to inquiries

Improving our website and services

4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it:

With our healthcare staff to manage your care

With third-party service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services)

When required by law or to protect our legal rights

5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve user experience and understand how our website is used. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

6. Data Security
We use industry-standard measures to protect your information. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security.

If you submit personal health information through our site, we handle it with strict confidentiality and in compliance with HIPAA regulations where applicable.

7. Your Rights
You have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you

Request corrections or deletions

Opt out of marketing emails (via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us)

8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

9. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Women’s Health Care Specialists of Maryland
Phone: 301-459-4317
Website: https://whcsmd.com