Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 6, 2026

At Dr. Barbara Newlon (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide while visiting drbarbaranewlon.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, shared, and protected when you use our Website.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this Website. It does not apply to protected health information (“PHI”) collected through patient care or medical services, which is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Information You Provide

You may voluntarily provide information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address
  • Information submitted through contact forms
  • Appointment requests
  • Questions or comments

Please do not submit confidential medical information through general contact forms unless specifically instructed to do so.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited
  • Date and time of visit
  • Referring website
  • Time spent on pages

This information helps us improve the Website and better understand visitor usage.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Remember visitor preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, portions of the Website may not function properly.

Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our Website.

Google Analytics may collect:

  • Pages viewed
  • Session duration
  • Device information
  • Approximate geographic location
  • Browser information

Google’s use of this information is governed by Google’s own Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Schedule appointments
  • Communicate with you
  • Improve our Website
  • Maintain security
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Send practice updates if you have requested them

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing Information

We may share information only when necessary with:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Email service providers
  • Analytics providers
  • Technology vendors supporting our Website
  • Government agencies when required by law

All service providers are expected to maintain appropriate safeguards for personal information.

HIPAA Notice

If you become a patient of our practice, your medical information is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

This Website Privacy Policy does not govern the collection, use, or disclosure of your protected health information. Those practices are explained in our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect
  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Please note that certain health information maintained by healthcare providers may be exempt from the CCPA because it is regulated by HIPAA.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this Website.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your California privacy rights, please contact:

Dr. Barbara Newlon

Website: https://drbarbaranewlon.com/

Phone: 415-459-2522

Email: drbarbaranewlon@gmail.com

Office Address: 655 Redwood Highway, Suite 285, Mill Valley, CA 94941

By using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.