Privacy Policy

Effective: January 25, 2023 | Last Updated: July 2026

IMPORTANT

This policy covers this website (tampaendocrinologyinstitute.com) only. It does not govern how TEI handles your medical records or Protected Health Information as a patient. For that, please refer to our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. The Tampa Endocrinology Institute, LLC ("TEI," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Website Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit tampaendocrinologyinstitute.com, how we use it, and your rights with respect to it. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies only to information collected through this website. It does not apply to:Information you provide to TEI as a patient (governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices)Information collected by third-party websites linked from this siteInformation collected through phone calls or in-office visits

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you use contact forms, appointment request forms, or email links on this website, you may provide us with your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or the reason for your inquiry.Please note: do not submit sensitive medical information through website contact forms. For clinical matters, contact our office directly by phone at (813) 360-1214.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and device type. This information is used only to understand site usage and improve performance. It is not linked to your personal identity.

3. How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website is used only to:

Respond to your inquiries or appointment requests

Send administrative confirmations or follow-up communications

Improve the functionality and content of this website

Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use website-collected information for unsolicited marketing without your consent.

4. Cookies and Tracking

This website may use cookies to support basic functionality and analytics. We do not use cookies to track you across other websites or to build advertising profiles. You can control cookie settings through your browser; disabling cookies may affect some website features.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties.We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate this website (such as our website platform, email service, or analytics provider). These providers are contractually required to use your information only as necessary to serve us and to maintain its confidentiality.We may also disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our patients, staff, or the public.

6. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including patient portals, review platforms, or professional directories. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any information.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical steps to protect the information collected through this website from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of data submitted through this site.For sensitive clinical matters, please contact us by phone at (813) 360-1214 rather than through web forms.

8. Children

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have done so, we will promptly delete it. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact us immediately.

9. Your Rights

You may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information we hold about you from website interactions, subject to applicable law. To exercise these rights, or to opt out of marketing emails (by clicking Unsubscribe or replying STOP), please contact us using the information in Section 11.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. When we do, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, for material changes, notify you by email if we have your address on file. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

Questions about this Website Privacy Policy?

2111 W Swann Ave, Suite 204

Tampa, Florida 33606

Phone: (813) 360-1214

Email: al-zougbi@tampaendocrinologyinstitute.com

Website: tampaendocrinologyinstitute.com

Effective: January 25, 2023 | Last Updated: July 2026

This policy covers website data only and does not replace TEI's HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.