PRIVACY POLICY
International Vein & Skin Institute SC
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Vein & Skin Institute
Last Updated: 02/11/2026
International Vein & Skin Institute SC (“IVSI,” “the Practice,” “we,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected and used when you visit our website, www.ivsionline.com.
This Privacy Policy applies to website use only and does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs medical information.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
A. Non-Personal Website Information
When you visit our website, certain non-personal information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
This information does not identify you personally and is used for website analytics and performance improvement.
B. Information You Voluntarily Provide
If you submit information through:
- Contact forms
- Appointment request forms
- Text request tools
- Email communications
We collect the information you choose to provide, such as:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- General inquiry information
We request that you do not submit detailed medical history, photographs, or sensitive health information through public website forms.
2. HOW WE USE INFORMATION
Information collected through the website is used for:
- Responding to inquiries
- Scheduling appointments
- Improving website functionality
- Internal administrative purposes
We do not sell or rent personal information or email lists to outside marketing entities.
3. THIRD-PARTY SERVICE PROVIDERS
Our website hosting, analytics tools, and certain communication technologies may be provided by contracted third-party vendors.
These service providers may process information submitted through the website on our behalf and operate under agreements requiring appropriate safeguards consistent with applicable privacy regulations.
4. COOKIES
Our website may use cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyze site traffic
- Support website functionality
Cookies do not provide access to your computer or personally identifiable medical information.
You may adjust your browser settings to decline cookies if desired.
5. SECURITY
We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information submitted through our website.
Sensitive information submitted through secure forms is transmitted using encryption protocols (HTTPS).
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external website you visit.
7. COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES
If you provide your email address or phone number, we may contact you regarding:
- Your inquiry
- Appointment scheduling
- Practice-related updates
You may request removal from non-essential communications at any time by contacting our office at (847) 518-9999.
8. CONSENT
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates will be posted on this page.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Privacy Officer
International Vein & Skin Institute SC
760 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, IL 60068
📞 (847) 518-9999