This privacy policy has been compiled to better serve those who are concerned with how their ‘Personally Identifiable Information’ (PII) is being used online. PII, as described in US privacy law and information security, is information that can be used on its own or with other information to identify, contact, or locate a single person or identify an individual in context. Please read our privacy policy carefully to get a clear understanding of how we collect, use, protect or otherwise handle your Personally Identifiable Information in accordance with our website.

What personal information do we collect from the people that visit our blog, website or app?
When ordering or registering on our site, as appropriate, you may be asked to enter your name, email address, phone number or other details to help you with your experience. If you submit medical photographs, health history, or treatment information through our website or online forms, this information may be considered Protected Health Information (PHI). We protect such information in accordance with HIPAA and only use it for treatment planning, billing, administrative operations, or clinical operations.

When do we collect information?

We collect information from you when you subscribe to a newsletter, fill out a form or enter information on our site.

How do we use your information?

We may use the information we collect from you when you register, make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, respond to a survey or marketing communication, surf the website, or use certain other site features in the following ways:

• To send periodic emails regarding your order or other products and services.

How do we protect your information?

We do not use vulnerability scanning and/or scanning to PCI standards.
We only provide articles and information. We never ask for credit card numbers.
We use regular Malware Scanning.

Your personal information is contained behind secured networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems, and are required to keep the information confidential. In addition, all sensitive/credit information you supply is encrypted via Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology.

We implement a variety of security measures when a user enters, submits, or accesses their information to maintain the safety of your personal information.

All transactions are processed through a gateway provider and are not stored or processed on our servers.

In the event of any unauthorized access or disclosure of personal information or PHI, Qazi Cosmetic Center will notify affected individuals and relevant authorities in accordance with California Civil Code §1798.82 and applicable federal law. Notification will occur without unreasonable delay and will describe the types of information involved, the actions taken to secure the data, and guidance for further protection.

We follow the principle of data minimization, collecting only the information necessary to provide our services, and we regularly review our vendors for compliance with HIPAA and cybersecurity best practices.

Third-party disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your Personally Identifiable Information.

Third-party links

We do not include or offer third-party products or services on our website. We cannot and do not control

California Online Privacy Protection Act

CalOPPA is the first state law in the nation to require commercial websites and online services to post a privacy policy. The law’s reach stretches well beyond California to require any person or company in the United States (and conceivably the world) that operates websites collecting Personally Identifiable Information from California consumers to post a conspicuous privacy policy on its website stating exactly the information being collected and those individuals or companies with whom it is being shared. – See more at: http://consumercal.org/california-online-privacy-protection-act-caloppa/#sthash.0FdRbT51.dpuf

According to CalOPPA, we agree to the following:
Users can visit our site anonymously.
Once this privacy policy is created, we will add a link to it on our home page or as a minimum, on the first significant page after entering our website.
Our Privacy Policy link includes the word ‘Privacy’ and can easily be found on the page specified above.

You will be notified of any Privacy Policy changes:
• On our Privacy Policy Page

Can change your personal information:
• By emailing us
• By calling us
• By chatting with us or by sending us a support ticket

How does our site handle Do Not Track signals?
We honor Do Not Track signals and Do Not Track, plant cookies, or use advertising when a Do Not Track (DNT) browser mechanism is in place.

Does our site allow third-party behavioral tracking?
It’s also important to note that we allow third-party behavioral tracking

COPPA (Children Online Privacy Protection Act)

When it comes to the collection of personal information from children under the age of 13 years old, the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) puts parents in control. The Federal Trade Commission, United States’ consumer protection agency, enforces the COPPA Rule, which spells out what operators of websites and online services must do to protect children’s privacy and safety online.

We do not specifically market to children under the age of 13 years old.

HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices:
Because we are a medical group, we are also required to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This means:

• We may use and disclose your Protected Health Information (PHI) for treatment, payment, business sale or merger, administrative operations, and healthcare operations.
  
  
• You have the right to access and obtain a copy of your health record, request an amendment, request restrictions on certain uses, and request confidential communications.
  
  
• You have the right to file a complaint with Qazi Cosmetic Center or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

Fair Information Practices

The Fair Information Practices Principles form the backbone of privacy law in the United States and the concepts they include have played a significant role in the development of data protection laws around the globe. Understanding the Fair Information Practice Principles and how they should be implemented is critical to comply with the various privacy laws that protect personal information.

In order to be in line with Fair Information Practices we will take the following responsive action, should a data breach occur:
We will notify the users via in-site notification
• Within 1 business day

We also agree to the Individual Redress Principle which requires that individuals have the right to legally pursue enforceable rights against data collectors and processors who fail to adhere to the law. This principle requires not only that individuals have enforceable rights against data users, but also that individuals have recourse to courts or government agencies to investigate and/or prosecute non-compliance by data processors.

CAN SPAM Act

The CAN-SPAM Act is a law that sets the rules for commercial email, establishes requirements for commercial messages, gives recipients the right to have emails stopped from being sent to them, and spells out tough penalties for violations.

We collect your email address in order to:
• Send information, respond to inquiries, and/or other requests or questions
• Market to our mailing list or continue to send emails to our clients after the original transaction has occurred.

To be in accordance with CANSPAM, we agree to the following:
• Not use false or misleading subjects or email addresses.
• Identify the message as an advertisement in some reasonable way.
• Include the physical address of our business or site headquarters.
• Monitor third-party email marketing services for compliance, if one is used.
• Honor opt-out/unsubscribe requests quickly.
• Allow users to unsubscribe by using the link at the bottom of each email.

If at any time you would like to unsubscribe from receiving future emails, you can unsubscribe at the bottom of your received email. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the email to be removed from future email correspondence.

California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA):
If you are a California resident, you have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These include the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect, how it is used, and with whom it is shared.
  
  
• Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  
  
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and medical recordkeeping obligations).
  
  
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (Qazi Cosmetic Center does not sell personal information or PHI).
  
  
• Exercise these rights free from discrimination.

How to Exercise Your CCPA/CPRA Rights

You may submit requests to know, correct, or delete by emailing info@qaziclinic.com or mailing Privacy Officer, 20271 SW Birch St, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660. We will verify your identity (and, if applicable, your agent’s authority) before fulfilling a request. We respond within 45 days (and may extend once by 45 days when reasonably necessary, with notice). We do not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

Verification Process: For security, we may request specific information to confirm your identity or authority before processing your request.

Appeal Rights: If we deny your request, you may appeal by emailing info@qaziclinic.com with “Appeal” in the subject line. We will respond in writing within 45 days.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy (and to meet legal, tax, and medical recordkeeping requirements). PHI/medical records are retained per healthcare laws and standards.

Medical Disclaimer

The information provided on this website, including articles, videos, and social media posts, is for general educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Viewing or interacting with this website does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. All services provided at Qazi Cosmetic Center are elective. Individual results vary, and no specific outcomes are guaranteed.

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including individuals with disabilities. If you experience any difficulty accessing content or require assistance, please contact us at info@qaziclinic.com so that we can provide the information in an accessible format.

Your Consent

By accessing or using our website, submitting information through online forms, or continuing to interact with our digital platforms, you acknowledge and agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please discontinue use of the website.

Contacting Us

If there are any questions regarding this privacy policy, you may contact us using the information below.

doctorqazi.com
20271 SW Birch St Suite 100,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
United States
info@qaziclinic.com
949.336.7293

All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties

Use of Cookies: We use a limited set of first-party cookies, stored and managed on our own servers. These cookies support secure operation of the Site and help improve basic functionality.

HIPAA Notice: Our cookies do not collect, store, or transmit any Protected Health Information (PHI). PHI is handled only through our separate, secure patient portal and our electronic health record systems.

Types of Cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies – required for core functions such as secure login, session management, patient-portal access, and shopping-cart functionality for product checkout. Without these cookies, the Site will not operate properly.
  
  
• Functional Cookies – used to remember basic preferences such as language, accessibility settings, and cookie-consent choices. These do not store personal identifiers or PHI.
  
  
• Performance Cookies – used only for internal performance monitoring, such as page load times, error logs, and general visit counts. We do not use any third-party analytics or advertising tools.
  
  

Cookie Duration: Session cookies expire when you close your browser.

Functional and performance cookies may remain on your device for up to one year unless you delete them.

California Privacy Rights: California residents may request to know what categories of personal information are collected via cookies, request deletion of non-essential cookie data, or opt out of any “sharing” or “sale” of personal information.

We do not sell or share cookie data for advertising, and we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals.

To submit a privacy request, you may contact us at contact@qazicenter.com

Controlling Cookies: You may block or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Blocking essential cookies may limit access to secure parts of the Site, including the patient portal and checkout functions.

Children’s Privacy: Our Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children. If we learn that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

Updates to This Policy: We may update this Cookies Policy occasionally. The “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent version.

Text Messaging Consent and Compliance

Opting into Text Messages

By opting into any Qazi Cosmetic Center text program, you expressly consent to receive recurring marketing and/or transactional text messages that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system, an artificial and/or a prerecorded voice by phone calls, text messages, voicemails, and/or emails by or on behalf of Qazi Cosmetic Center, at the cell phone number you provide us. You consent to receive transactional, operational, or informational text messages at that phone number, including but not limited to order confirmations; appointment notifications; and follow-up communications. Kindly be aware that we might be unable to transmit messages to certain mobile service providers. Your consent to receive text messages is voluntary and not a requirement to purchase any products or services. By agreeing, you acknowledge and accept that all text messages may be dispatched using automated technology. Standard message and data rates may apply.

Opting Out

To opt out at any time, you agree to text "STOP" to any text message you receive from us or by contacting us directly. You will cease receiving SMS notifications, although administrative messages related to appointments may still be sent or email info@qaziclinic.com to request removal from Qazi Cosmetic Center text message programs. Please note that if you have any service or treatment-based appointments with us, you will still receive appointment-related text message reminders as necessary, but will be opted out of marketing text messages. After opting out of receiving text messages, you can re-enroll in any Qazi Cosmetic Center text messaging program by following the same instructions for initial enrollment.

TCPA Compliance

We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) by:

• Clearly disclosing at the time of opt-in that you consent to receive marketing text messages.
• Maintaining records of your consent for compliance purposes.
• Including opt-out instructions in every message.

Eligibility and Mobile Phone Number

By opting in to any Qazi Cosmetic Center text message program, you agree that you are the account holder for the mobile telephone number(s) that you provide, and that you are the current subscriber or authorized user of the phone number(s) provided. You warrant that you are 18 years of age or older. You are responsible for notifying Qazi Cosmetic Center immediately if you change your mobile telephone number. You may notify Qazi Cosmetic Center of a number change by emailing info@qaziclinic.com. You agree to indemnify Qazi Cosmetic Center in full for all claims, expenses, and damages related to or caused in whole or in part by your failure to notify Qazi Cosmetic Center if you change your telephone number, including, but not limited to, all claims, expenses, and damages related to or arising under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. You agree that you will not initiate messages to the mobile phone of any other person or entity without authorization. Failure to follow these guidelines constitutes a material breach of the SMS Terms and Conditions. Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Cost

Message and data rates may apply to any text messages sent to you from or on behalf of Qazi Cosmetic Center, as well as messages you send to us. These rates are determined by your mobile telephone service rate plan, and additional charges may apply for roaming. For further information regarding your pricing plans, we advise reaching out to your mobile telephone carrier.

Frequency of Messages

Our text messaging program at Qazi Cosmetic Center is designed to provide you with pertinent information efficiently. You can expect to receive periodic notifications regarding appointments, essential updates, and exclusive offers. We maintain a balanced approach to messaging to ensure that you stay informed without experiencing message overload. Should you have inquiries about the frequency of our texts or wish to modify your preferences, please reach out to us for assistance.

No Guarantee of Access or Delivery

The delivery of information and content to a mobile device may encounter obstacles under various circumstances or conditions. Content availability may vary among carriers, and their participation may be subject to change. Qazi Cosmetic Center is not responsible for delayed or undelivered messages. You acknowledge that network services, including mobile network services, are beyond Qazi Cosmetic Center control, and we are not liable for any issues arising from them.

Mandatory Dispute Resolution (including Arbitration, Class Action Waiver, & Jury Trial Waiver)

Mandatory Arbitration. This section outlines the resolution process for disputes related to this Agreement or the Service. You and QAZI COSMETIC CENTER agree that disputes will be resolved through final and binding bilateral arbitration or small claims court. This agreement applies to claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and other applicable laws. The Federal Arbitration Act governs this agreement, and arbitration is administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA)’s Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration decision is final and binding, subject to exceptions under the FAA, and enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction. Unless agreed otherwise in writing, arbitration follows the AAA’s Rules. YOU AGREE THAT, BY ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, YOU AND QAZI COSMETIC CENTER ARE EACH WAIVING THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY AND THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY CLASS, REPRESENTATIVE, OR COLLECTIVE PROCEEDING. THIS AGREEMENT DOES NOT ALLOW FOR CLASS ARBITRATIONS EVEN IF THE PROCEDURES OR RULES OF THE AAA WOULD. RATHER, YOU AND QAZI COSMETIC CENTER ARE ONLY ENTITLED TO PURSUE ARBITRATION ON AN INDIVIDUAL, BILATERAL BASIS. FURTHER, AND UNLESS YOU AND QAZI COSMETIC CENTER AGREE OTHERWISE IN WRITING, THE ARBITRATOR(S) MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MORE THAN ONE INDIVIDUAL PARTY’S CLAIMS WITH ANY OTHER PARTY’S CLAIMS, AND MAY NOT OTHERWISE PRESIDE OVER ANY FORM OF A REPRESENTATIVE OR COLLECTIVE PROCEEDING.

Changes and Updates to Terms and Conditions

Qazi Cosmetic Center reserves the right to update these SMS Terms at any time without prior notice. By remaining enrolled in any Qazi Cosmetic Center text messaging program or by providing your cell phone number for transactional, operational, or informational text messages, you agree to any revisions. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting on the Qazi Cosmetic Center website. It is your responsibility to review these SMS Terms periodically to stay informed about any updates. Your continued consent to receive Qazi Cosmetic Center text messages signifies your acceptance of the revised terms.