Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 16, 2026

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Elizabeth L. Ward, MD (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.elizabethwardmd.com), use our contact forms, or interact with us online.

This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through this website. It does not apply to your protected health information (PHI) submitted during actual treatment, which is governed by our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

1. Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information you voluntarily provide: name, email address, phone number, and any message you send through our contact or intake forms.

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the site (collected automatically via analytics tools).

• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and remember your preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations

• Provide you with information about our services

• Improve and analyze the performance of our website

• Send occasional updates or newsletter content (only if you have subscribed)

• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Your Information We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers who assist us with website hosting, analytics (such as Google Analytics), email delivery, or scheduling tools (e.g., Simple Practice)

• Legal authorities when required by law

All third-party service providers are contractually required to keep your information confidential and secure.

4. Cookies and Tracking You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Data Security We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights (California Residents) California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we have collected about you

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell data)

• Request correction of inaccurate information

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

7. Children’s Privacy Our website is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated effective date.

9. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Elizabeth L. Ward, MD 447 Sutter Street, Ste 405-1339 San Francisco, CA 94108 Phone: (415) 498-0481 Email: elizabethwardmd@gmail.com