Effective Date: Friday, February 27, 2026

Mesquite Medical (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal and health information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website (www.mesquite-med.com), communicate with us, or receive services from our practice.

This Privacy Policy applies to residents of Arizona, Texas, and Washington, and is intended to comply with applicable federal and state privacy laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and relevant state privacy regulations.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Personal Information
 

• Name

• Address

• Email address

• Phone number

• Date of birth

• Payment information
   

B. Health Information (Protected Health Information – PHI)
 

• Medical history

• Treatment information

• Diagnostic information

• Insurance details (if applicable)

• Appointment records
   

C. Website & Technical Information
 

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device information

• Pages visited

• Cookies and tracking technologies
   

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
 

• Provide medical care and treatment

• Schedule and manage appointments

• Communicate with you regarding your care

• Process payments

• Improve our website and services

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
   

We only use Protected Health Information as permitted under HIPAA and applicable state law.

3. HIPAA & Medical Privacy

As a healthcare provider, we comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Your medical information is protected under federal law.

We may use and disclose your Protected Health Information:
 

• For treatment, payment, and healthcare operations

• As required by law

• For public health reporting

• To prevent serious threats to health or safety
   

You have the right to:
 

• Access your medical records

• Request corrections to your records

• Request restrictions on certain disclosures

• Receive an accounting of disclosures

• Request confidential communications
   

A separate Notice of Privacy Practices may also be provided to patients as required by HIPAA.

4. State-Specific Privacy Rights

Residents of Arizona, Texas, and Washington may have additional rights under state law, including:
 

• The right to request access to personal data

• The right to request deletion of certain personal data (subject to medical record retention requirements)

• The right to opt out of certain data uses where applicable
   

Medical record retention requirements vary by state and may limit deletion requests.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
 

• Improve website functionality

• Analyze website traffic

• Enhance user experience
   

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the website may not function properly.

6. How We Protect Your Information

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal and health information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.

These safeguards include:
 

• Secure servers

• Encrypted communication where appropriate

• Access controls

• Staff training on privacy compliance
   

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal or medical information.

We may share information with:
 

• Healthcare providers involved in your care

• Business associates (e.g., billing providers, IT vendors) who are contractually required to safeguard your information

• Government authorities when required by law
   

8. Data Retention

We retain personal and medical information in accordance with federal and state medical record retention laws. Records may be maintained for a minimum period as required by Arizona, Texas, or Washington law.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external websites.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental consent.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your privacy rights, please contact:

Mesquite Medical
6867 N Oracle, Suite 157
Tucson, AZ 85704
Phone: (520) 369-2463
Email: info@mesquite-med.com

By using our website or receiving services from Mesquite Medical, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.