Effective Date: September 28, 2026

Pathology Associates, P.A. ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Website Privacy 
Policy explains the information we may collect when you visit our website, how we may use or 
share that information, and the choices available to you. It applies to information collected through 
our website and related online services.

Important: This Website Privacy Policy is separate from our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. If 
information you provide to us is protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA, our use and 
disclosure of that information is governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable law.

 

INFORMATION WE MAY COLLECT

Information You Provide

Depending on the features available on our website, you may provide information such as your 
name, telephone number, email address, billing or account information, and the contents of a 
message or inquiry you send to us.

Please do not send detailed medical information, Social Security numbers, payment card numbers, 
or other highly sensitive information through a general website contact form or ordinary email 
unless we specifically identify the communication method as secure.

Information Collected Automatically
When you use our website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our 
website host, security providers, analytics providers, or similar service providers. This information 
may include:
-Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser and device type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed and links used
- Date and time of visits
- Referring website or search engine
- General website usage and diagnostic information

Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies that help the site function, remember 
preferences, measure website activity, detect technical problems, or improve security. You can 
adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, although some website features may not 
function properly if cookies are disabled.

How We May Use Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
-Respond to questions, requests, or billing inquiries
-Operate, maintain, secure, and improve our website
- Process or assist with online payments or patient-account matters
- Troubleshoot technical issues and prevent fraud or misuse
-Comply with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations
-Protect the rights, safety, and property of our patients, workforce, organization, and others
- Carry out other purposes that are permitted by law or that we describe when information is 
collected

Protected Health Information and HIPAA
Pathology Associates, P.A. is a health care provider subject to HIPAA when applicable. Information 
that qualifies as PHI is handled in accordance with HIPAA, other applicable federal and Florida 
law, and our Notice of Privacy Practices. The HIPAA Notice describes how medical information 
may be used and disclosed and explains patient rights regarding that information.

Online Payments
If online payment functionality is available, payments may be processed by a third-party payment 
processor. We may receive information needed to identify the payment and apply it to the 
appropriate account. Payment-card information may be submitted directly to the processor rather 
than stored by us. The processor may maintain its own privacy and security practices, which apply 
to information it receives directly from you.

How We May Share Information
We may share information with service providers that support our website or operations, such as 
website hosting, information technology, security, analytics, billing, and payment-processing 
vendors. We may also disclose information when permitted or required by law, legal process, 
government request, or when reasonably necessary to protect rights, safety, or property.
We do not sell protected health information. We do not use or disclose PHI for purposes that 
require an authorization under HIPAA unless the required authorization has been obtained.

Website Analytics and Tracking
Website analytics and tracking technologies, if used, are configured and managed with 
consideration for applicable privacy and health-information requirements. We evaluate third
party website technologies before using them on pages where sensitive health information could 
be collected or transmitted.

Email and Electronic Communications
Ordinary email may not be secure. If you contact us by email, avoid including highly sensitive 
medical, financial, or identifying information unless you are using a secure method provided or 
approved by us. For medical-record or privacy requests, please contact our office so that we can 
direct you to an appropriate communication method.

Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect 
information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, loss, or disclosure. No website, internet 
transmission, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Websites
Our website may link to websites or services operated by hospitals, insurers, payment processors, 
government agencies, or other third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy, security, 
availability, or content of third-party websites. Their own privacy policies apply when you use 
those services.

Children's Privacy
Our website is intended to provide information about our medical practice and is not designed to 
collect personal information directly from children. A parent, guardian, or other legally authorized 
representative should communicate on behalf of a minor when appropriate.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on the information involved and applicable law, you may have rights concerning 
access, correction, confidential communications, restrictions, or other privacy choices. Rights 
relating to PHI are described in our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. You may contact our 
Privacy Officer using the information below if you have a privacy question or request.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, 
services, technology, privacy practices, or applicable law. The current version will be posted on 
this website with its effective date.

Contact Us
Privacy Officer
Pathology Associates, P.A.
6671 13th Ave N, Ste. 1B
St. Petersburg, FL 33710-5411
Phone: 727-328-7800
Email: info@pathbilling.com
Website: www.pathbilling.com