Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 05/17/2025

At Bittachon Med & Spa, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on consumer data and transparency. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://bittachonmedspa.com.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, understand user behavior, and improve your browsing experience.

Some cookies may collect personal or health-related information if you complete forms or interact with our scheduling tools, making compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations essential.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

a. Essential Cookies

Used to operate the website and deliver core functionalities, such as appointment scheduling or secure login to patient portals.

b. Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., page visits, time on site, device type). We may use tools such as Google Analytics or other HIPAA-compliant analytics tools where applicable.

c. Functionality Cookies

Allow the website to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, accessibility settings).

d. Advertising and Remarketing Cookies (FTC Disclosure Required)

We may use third-party tools like Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or other platforms to track visitor activity for remarketing purposes. If used, these will be disclosed and managed transparently in accordance with FTC regulations.

FTC Notice: If any affiliate links, testimonials, or paid promotions are used in conjunction with these cookies, users will be clearly informed.

3. Use of Cookies with Health Information (HIPAA Compliance)

Some interactions on our website may involve the transmission of health-related information (e.g., booking a consultation, completing a medical intake form). In such cases:

Data is encrypted during transmission.HIPAA-compliant platforms are used (e.g., for online scheduling or forms).Cookies do not store or expose Protected Health Information (PHI) directly.If PHI is collected, it is handled and stored securely, in compliance with HIPAA.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control how cookies are used:

Adjust cookie settings in your browser.Click on “Cookie Settings” in our site’s footer or pop-up to customize or withdraw consent.Disable tracking cookies via browser extensions or opt-out tools (e.g., https://optout.aboutads.info).

5. Disabling Cookies and Possible Limitations