Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 02, 2025
This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our services and explains your privacy rights and how the law protects you.
We use your personal data to provide and improve our services. By using our website or providing your information, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the collection and use of information as described below.
Interpretation and Definitions
Interpretation
Words with initial capital letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of whether they appear in singular or plural form.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:
- Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of it.
- Company (referred to as "the Company," "we," "us," or "our") refers to Premier Bariatric Institute LLC, 2821 83rd Street, Darien, IL 60561.
- Cookies are small files stored on your device by a website, containing browsing history and preferences.
- Country refers to the United States, specifically the State of Illinois.
- Device means any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, cellphone, or tablet.
- Personal Data means any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
- Service refers to the website.
- Website refers to Premier Bariatric Institute, accessible at https://www.premierbariatricinstitute.com/
- You means the individual using our Service, or the organization on whose behalf such individual is acting.
Collecting and Using Your Personal Data
Types of Data Collected
Personal Data
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide certain personally identifiable information, including:
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Address, city, state, and ZIP/postal code
Usage Data
Usage Data is collected automatically when you visit our website. It may include your device's IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
When accessing the Service through a mobile device, we may collect additional details such as device type, operating system, and unique identifiers.
Use of Your Personal Data
We may use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Service — including technical and operational communication.
- To contact you — by email, telephone calls, SMS text messages, or other forms of communication related to appointments, updates, and information about our services.
- To provide information you requested — such as appointment confirmations, reminders, or follow-up instructions.
- To send updates and announcements about our services or events, unless you choose to opt out.
- To manage requests and inquiries you submit to us.
- To comply with legal requirements or protect the rights and safety of users and the public.
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing or lead-generation purposes.
Mobile Messaging and SMS Communications
SMS Consent and Opt-In
Premier Bariatric Institute offers optional SMS (text messaging) communications for appointment reminders, updates, and informational notices. Your consent to receive text messages may be obtained verbally (such as during phone calls), through website forms with SMS opt-in checkboxes, or via written consent forms. Each collection point includes clear SMS disclosure language and opt-in terms.
By providing your mobile number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Premier Bariatric Institute under the following terms:
Important SMS Terms
- Message frequency may vary based on your appointment schedule and service updates.
- Message and data rates may apply. Standard message and data rates from your mobile carrier will apply to all SMS communications.
- To opt out: Reply STOP to any text message at any time. This will remove your number from all SMS campaigns associated with Premier Bariatric Institute, including all phone numbers we use for messaging.
- For help: Reply HELP to any message, or contact us at info@premierbariatricinstitute.com or call (773) 365-1300.
- Your privacy is protected: Your mobile number and SMS opt-in data will never be sold or shared with any third parties for marketing or lead-generation purposes.
- Carriers not liable: Mobile carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
For complete privacy details regarding how we collect, use, and protect your information, please review our full Privacy Policy at https://www.premierbariatricinstitute.com/privacy-policy.
Data Sharing and Third-Party Protection
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
Retention of Your Personal Data
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
Transfer and Disclosure of Your Personal Data
We may transfer or disclose data:
- To service providers acting on our behalf,
- To comply with legal obligations,
- To protect our rights or prevent misuse of our services.
We take reasonable measures to ensure secure handling of your personal data.
Children's Privacy
Our Service does not target anyone under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
Links to Other Websites
Our Service may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our SMS practices, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@premierbariatricinstitute.com
📞 Phone: (773) 365-1300
🌐 Website: https://www.premierbariatricinstitute.com