Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 27, 2026

Scope & Identification

This Privacy Policy outlines how Ponce Medical Acupuncture and Intravenous Therapy / cmcponce.com (“the Practice,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), led by Dr. Antonio González Sotomayor in Ponce, Puerto Rico, collects, uses, maintains, and safeguards information gathered from visitors and users of this website.

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect Through the Website

We may collect personal and technical information from you in several ways:

  • Directly Provided Information: Your name, telephone number, email address, general reason for consultation, or messages submitted through our online contact or appointment request forms.
  • Technical Browsing Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time spent on the site, and data gathered through cookies or web analytics tools.

Important Notice Regarding Health Information & Medical Privacy (HIPAA)

  • General Website Forms: Online contact forms and email inquiries through this website are not secure channels for emergency medical communications, nor do they replace a formal clinical consultation. Please do not submit confidential medical records, comprehensive health histories, or sensitive health data via unencrypted general web forms.
  • Clinical Records: Any health and medical information gathered during in-person clinical consultations, medical evaluations, and clinical treatments is strictly governed by applicable federal and local health privacy regulations (including HIPAA and Puerto Rico health laws), independent of website browsing data.

How We Use Collected Information

The information collected via this website is used solely to:

  • Respond to your inquiries, information requests, or appointment scheduling needs.
  • Operate, maintain, secure, and optimize website functionality and user experience.
  • Provide relevant educational health, wellness, and integrative medicine information.
  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

Non-Disclosure & Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only under the following limited circumstances:

  • With trusted technical service providers (web hosting, security, and analytics platforms) who operate under strict confidentiality agreements solely to support website operations.
  • When required by law, subpoena, court order, or official governmental request.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and administrative security measures (such as SSL/TLS encryption protocols) to protect data transmitted against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no electronic transmission over the Internet or digital storage method is 100% secure.

Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites or social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Your Rights & Contact Information

You may request the review, update, or deletion of contact information submitted through this website. For questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us:

Email: cmcdrgonzalez@gmail.com