Effective Date: May 22, 2025
This website, ginorthtexas.com, is owned and maintained by Dr. Joseph Kim. By accessing and using this site, you agree to the following “Terms of Use” and all applicable laws. If you do not agree to these terms, you are not permitted to access the site or the materials within this site. Dr. Joseph Kim reserves the right to update or change the terms of use or this Website at any time without notice to you. The most current version of the terms of use can be reviewed by revisiting this page.
1. Terms of Use
1.1 Use of Information Through this website, Dr. Joseph Kim provides you with access to general information about his practice, services, and contact information. This Website and its content, including any updates, enhancements, and new features, are subject to these Terms of Use.
1.2 Personal and Non-Commercial Use Limitation You may view and download material on the Website solely for your own personal and non-commercial use. You must keep all copyright and other proprietary notices on any copies of the material you use from this Website. You may not modify, copy, distribute, transmit, display, perform, reproduce, publish, license, create derivative works from, transfer or sell any information or services obtained from this Website.
1.3 Prohibited Activities Certain activities are prohibited on this Website, and on the network and servers supporting this Website (the “Network”). Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, using the Services, Network, or Website in such a manner as to damage, destruct, impair in any way, disable, overburden, or introduce computer viruses to the Website, attempting to access restricted areas of the Website through any means, using slanderous or profane language in any areas involving communications of the Website, or interfering with the use of this Website by another party. We reserve the right to terminate or deny access to you if you engage in any prohibited activity.
1.4 No Endorsements No links to other Websites or references to third parties are intended to be endorsements of a third party’s products or services.
1.5 No Practice of Medicine / Physician Disclaimer This Website is not engaged in the practice of medicine. Any information and advice on the Website is given on a generalized, generic basis, and is not specific to any individual patient’s condition. Use of this Website is helpful in making you informed about healthcare issues, and use of this site does not create a care provider-patient relationship. Online health services and health information cannot replace a health professional-patient relationship, and you should always consult with a professional for diagnosis and treatment of any specific health problems. You should not disregard any advice or treatment from your health professional based on your interpretation of what you may read on this Website.
1.6 Links to Third-Party Sites This website may provide links to external websites for your convenience or information. Dr. Joseph Kim does not assume liability for the content, privacy practices, or any services or products offered on third-party websites. When you click on a link to an external site, you are subject to that site’s terms and privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy statement of any site you link to.
1.7 Liability Dr. Joseph Kim makes no representations about the suitability of the information contained on this website for any purpose. All information and related graphics are provided “As Is” without warranty of any kind. Dr. Joseph Kim hereby disclaims all warranties and conditions with regard to this information, including all warranties and conditions of merchantability, whether express, implied or statutory, fitness for a particular purpose, title and non-infringement. In no event shall Dr. Joseph Kim be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages or any damages whatsoever resulting from loss of use, data, or profits, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tortious action, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of information available from this Website.
2. Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Dr. Joseph Kim collects and uses the information you provide and other information that we collect when you visit ginorthtexas.com.
2.1 Information We Collect
- Personal Information: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you use our contact form. This includes your name, email address, and phone number, which are used for the purpose of communicating with you. Our contact form does not ask for or collect any identifiable health information.
- Browse Data: We collect non-personally identifiable Browse data, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This information is collected through the use of analytics tools like Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager.
- Cookies: Our website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device. Cookies are used for various purposes, including recognizing you, remembering your preferences, and collecting Browse data for analytics and advertising.
2.2 How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- Communication: Personal information submitted through the contact form is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiries and communicating with you. This information is submitted directly to the staff of Dr. Kim.
- Marketing: Browse data and information collected via cookies are used for marketing purposes, including understanding website traffic, user behavior, and to deliver more relevant advertisements.
- Website Improvement: Analytics data helps us understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve its content, functionality, and user experience.
2.3 Protected Health Information (PHI) and HIPAA
Under HIPAA, we want to assure you that we do not store personal health information (PHI) on this website. Our contact form is designed not to ask for any identifiable health information. Any health-related discussions or sharing of PHI should occur directly with Dr. Joseph Kim’s staff or during an in-person consultation, not through this website’s contact form. For information on how your protected health information is handled by Dr. Joseph Kim’s practice, please refer to the Notice of Privacy Practices provided at the office.
2.4 Our Relationships with Third Parties
- Analytics and Advertising: We use third-party services like Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to collect and analyze Browse data and to facilitate our marketing efforts. These third parties may use cookies and other tracking technologies to provide their services. We do not control the privacy practices of these third parties, and their use of information is governed by their own privacy policies.
- External Links: As mentioned in the Terms of Use, this website may link to third-party sites. We do not assume liability for the content, privacy practices, or any services or products offered on these external websites.
2.5 Your Choices Regarding Your Information
- Cookies: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is set. However, blocking cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit.
- Google Analytics Opt-out: You can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available from Google.
2.6 Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a visitor under the age of 13, we will delete the information from our records.
2.7 Changes to Our Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. A link to the current version of this Policy is available on the Website. We encourage you to regularly review this Policy. Your continued use of our Website constitutes acceptance of this Policy, including any changes.
2.8 Complaints or Concerns
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of this website, please contact us through the website’s contact form or at the contact information provided for Dr. Joseph Kim’s practice.