PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Kozy Health MD (“Kozy Health,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.

By accessing or using the Kozy Health MD website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.


Information We Collect

We may collect information about you in several ways, including:


Personal Information You Provide

When you voluntarily provide it, we may collect information such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Appointment requests

  • Medical interest inquiries

  • Any other information you provide through contact forms, appointment scheduling, or communications with our office


Health-Related Information

If you submit information related to medical services, treatments, or consultations, that information may be considered protected health information (PHI) and may be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy regulations.


Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visits

  • Referring website

This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.


How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for purposes including:

  • Responding to inquiries or appointment requests

  • Providing healthcare or wellness-related services

  • Improving our website and patient experience

  • Communicating with you about services, updates, or promotions

  • Maintaining security and preventing fraudulent activity

  • Complying with legal obligations


Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.

Cookies help us:

  • Understand how visitors interact with our website

  • Improve site functionality

  • Provide relevant content

You can modify your browser settings to decline cookies, but some features of the website may not function properly.


Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to assist with:

  • Website hosting

  • Appointment scheduling

  • Analytics

  • Email communications

  • Payment processing

These providers may have access to limited information necessary to perform their services but are not permitted to use it for other purposes.


HIPAA and Health Information

Kozy Health MD is committed to protecting your health information. If you become a patient, your medical information will be handled in accordance with applicable healthcare privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) where applicable.

Our website itself is intended for informational purposes and should not be used to transmit sensitive medical information unless specifically instructed through secure channels.


Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system is guaranteed to be 100% secure.


Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights related to your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain personal information

  • Opt out of marketing communications

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


Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.


Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.


Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Kozy Health MD
3110 Arendell St. # 1, Morehead City, NC 28557
252-499-9854