Effective Date: [July 28, 2026]
Russell Bruce Hubbard MD Inc. (“Bruce Hubbard MD,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Website Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website, https://www.brucehubbardmd.com.
This policy applies only to information collected through our website and online services. It does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices, which explains how we use and protect your Protected Health Information (PHI) as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Providing this information is voluntary; however, certain information may be necessary for us to respond to your inquiry or schedule services.
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
This information helps us improve our website, monitor performance, maintain security, and better understand how visitors use our website.
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
You may configure your browser to refuse cookies; however, some portions of the website may not function properly.
We use third-party technologies that help us understand website performance and measure advertising effectiveness.
These services may include:
These technologies may collect information regarding your interaction with our website. We do not use this information to make medical decisions.
We use CallRail to help manage incoming telephone calls and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
When you contact our office by telephone:
Information collected through these technologies is used to improve patient service and evaluate advertising effectiveness.
If you request an appointment or contact us through our website, we may collect information necessary to:
Submitting an appointment request does not establish a physician-patient relationship until you have been accepted as a patient by our practice.
Patients who voluntarily provide a mobile telephone number may receive text messages regarding:
Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.
Reply STOP to opt out of non-essential text messages.
Reply HELP for assistance.
We do not sell or share SMS consent or mobile telephone numbers with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
We may use information collected through our website to:
We do not sell your personal information.
We do not sell your health information.
We may disclose information when necessary to:
We may share information with trusted service providers that assist us in operating our practice. These providers are required to protect information consistent with applicable laws and contractual obligations.
Once you become a patient of Bruce Hubbard MD Inc., your medical information is primarily governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices under HIPAA.
The Notice of Privacy Practices explains how Protected Health Information may be used and disclosed and describes your rights regarding your medical information.
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including insurance companies, educational resources, maps, scheduling services, and social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information submitted through our website.
While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.
California residents may have certain rights regarding personal information under applicable California law.
Certain medical information maintained by healthcare providers is governed by HIPAA and may be exempt from portions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Questions regarding privacy rights may be directed to our Privacy Officer.
We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Russell Bruce Hubbard MD Inc.
1565 Hotel Circle South, Suite 200
San Diego, California 92108
Phone: (619) 295-8005
Email: stephen@brucehubbardmd.com
If you have questions regarding this Website Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer.
