Effective Date: October 15, 2026

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, maintain, protect, and disclose information obtained through our website, https://www.creatingbeauty.com (the “Website”), and through our online communications and services.

By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Where applicable law requires consent, we will request that consent separately. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of the Website.

Collection of Your Personal Information

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when interacting with our Website, submitting an inquiry, requesting a consultation, scheduling an appointment, communicating with our office, or using our services.

Information we may collect includes:

First and last name
Email address
Telephone or mobile phone number
Mailing address, when provided
Appointment and consultation requests
Information submitted through contact forms
Communication preferences and SMS consent records
Messages, questions, and other information you choose to provide
Other information reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiries or provide requested services

We collect personal information directly from you when you voluntarily provide it. We may also collect certain technical and usage information automatically when you interact with our Website, as described below.

Providing certain information may be necessary for us to respond to your requests or provide specific services. You are not required to provide optional personal information unless it is needed for a requested service.

Health and Medical Information

As a healthcare-related practice, Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care recognizes the sensitive nature of medical and health-related information.

Information relating to your health, medical history, treatments, or medical care may be subject to additional privacy protections under applicable federal and state laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), when applicable.

Protected health information is handled in accordance with applicable legal requirements and our Notice of Privacy Practices, where applicable. This Website Privacy Policy does not replace any separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.

Please avoid submitting highly sensitive medical information, Social Security numbers, financial account information, or other confidential records through general website contact forms unless specifically requested through an appropriately secured communication method.

Our Website and general contact forms are not intended for medical emergencies. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek immediate medical assistance.

Use of Your Personal Information

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care may collect and use your personal information for the following purposes:

Responding to inquiries and consultation requests
Scheduling, confirming, and managing appointments
Providing information about our services and treatments
Communicating regarding requested products or services
Sending appointment reminders and administrative notifications
Providing customer service and responding to questions
Sending promotional communications when permitted by law and applicable consent requirements
Operating, maintaining, and improving our Website
Analyzing website traffic, performance, and visitor engagement
Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Detecting fraud, preventing unauthorized activity, and maintaining security
Complying with legal, regulatory, and professional obligations

We use personal information for legitimate business and operational purposes, subject to applicable law. Where consent is required, including for certain marketing communications, we will obtain the necessary consent before engaging in those activities.

SMS and Text Messaging

If you provide your mobile number and consent to receive SMS or text messages, Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care may use your number to send communications regarding our services, promotions, updates, inquiries, consultation requests, appointments, reminders, and other communications associated with our services.

Consent to receive marketing messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to a message. After submitting a STOP request, you will receive a confirmation message that you have been unsubscribed, when supported by the messaging service.

If you want to receive SMS messages again after opting out, you may opt in again using an available opt-in method.

For assistance with the messaging program, reply HELP or contact Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care directly at 661.254.3686.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

Wireless carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Messages may be transmitted using automated systems or third-party messaging platforms acting on our behalf. Where legally required, we obtain your prior express consent before sending automated or marketing text messages.

Consent to receive SMS messages may be documented and retained for compliance purposes, including the date, time, method of consent, and associated communication preferences.

SMS messages may not always be encrypted or completely secure during transmission. Please do not send sensitive medical, financial, or other confidential information through text messaging unless directed to use an appropriate secure communication method.

Mobile Information and SMS Consent

We do not share your phone number or opt-in consent with third parties for their independent marketing or promotional purposes unless we have received your express written consent to do so.

All categories of information sharing described in this Privacy Policy exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent. This information will not be shared with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Limited sharing with aggregators, wireless carriers, and providers of text messaging services may occur solely as necessary to deliver messages, operate the messaging program, maintain consent records, and comply with applicable requirements.

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care does not sell or rent mobile telephone numbers or SMS opt-in consent information.

Our SMS service providers are expected to use mobile information only for authorized messaging services and related operational purposes, subject to their contractual obligations and applicable law.

Opting out of SMS marketing does not automatically prevent other communications that are separately authorized or legally permitted. Any subsequent SMS messages will remain subject to applicable consent and opt-out requirements.

Sharing Information with Third Parties

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care does not sell or rent customer contact lists to third parties for their independent marketing purposes.

We may share personal information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our Website, communicate with patients and prospective patients, or provide requested services.

Depending on the services used, these providers may include:

Website hosting and technical support providers
Appointment scheduling and practice management providers
Email delivery and communication platforms
SMS messaging and telephone communication providers
Website analytics and advertising measurement providers
Customer relationship management systems
Security, fraud prevention, and infrastructure providers
Other service providers assisting with authorized business operations

We require service providers to handle information in accordance with applicable law and relevant contractual obligations, including confidentiality and security requirements appropriate to the services performed.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, subpoenas, or lawful government requests
Respond to valid legal processes
Protect the rights, property, or safety of Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care
Investigate suspected fraud, misuse, or security incidents
Protect the safety of patients, Website visitors, employees, or the public
Complete a lawful business transaction or organizational restructuring, subject to applicable privacy protections

Mobile telephone numbers and SMS opt-in consent information are subject to the additional restrictions outlined in the Mobile Information and SMS Consent section above.

Website Analytics and Advertising Technologies

Our Website may use analytics, advertising, and measurement technologies to understand visitor activity, improve Website performance, and evaluate our marketing efforts.

These technologies may collect information regarding the pages you visit, your interactions with Website content, traffic sources, advertising interactions, browser information, and device identifiers.

We may use third-party services, including Google Analytics, Google Ads, or comparable technologies, where implemented and permitted by applicable law.

Some advertising technologies may use cookies or similar identifiers to measure campaign performance or deliver relevant advertising. Depending on the technology and its configuration, information may be processed by third-party service providers under their applicable privacy terms.

We strive to configure these technologies in accordance with applicable privacy laws and healthcare-related confidentiality requirements. We do not authorize the disclosure of protected health information to advertising providers except where expressly permitted by applicable law.

Where required, optional analytics and advertising technologies will be subject to applicable consent or opt-out mechanisms.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically through our servers, cookies, analytics systems, and similar technologies.

This information may include:

Internet Protocol (IP) address
Browser type and version
Device type and operating system
Internet service provider or domain information
Dates and times of Website visits
Pages viewed and navigation activity
Referring websites and traffic sources
General geographic information derived from technical data
Website performance and diagnostic information

This information helps us operate the Website, identify technical problems, improve functionality, understand visitor engagement, maintain security, and measure Website performance.

Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our Website may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to support Website functionality, remember preferences, analyze Website performance, and measure advertising activity.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you access certain websites.

Depending on the technologies enabled, our Website may use:

Essential Cookies: Support basic Website functionality, security, and necessary operations.
Functional Cookies: Remember preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand Website traffic and visitor interactions.
Advertising Cookies: Support advertising measurement and, where permitted, relevant advertising experiences.

You may manage cookies through available Website privacy controls and your browser settings. Where legally required, we will provide appropriate choices regarding nonessential cookies and similar technologies.

Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality or limit some features.

Browser settings may also allow you to block or delete cookies. Certain tracking technologies may not be controlled by cookie settings alone.

Do Not Track and Privacy Preference Signals

Some browsers offer Do Not Track settings or other privacy preference signals. Because browser signals and applicable legal requirements vary, our response to these signals may depend on the type of signal, the technology involved, and applicable law.

Where legally required, we will honor recognized opt-out preference signals, including applicable Global Privacy Control signals, for covered processing activities.

You may also use any privacy or cookie preference controls made available on our Website.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, provide requested services, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information, the nature of the relationship, applicable healthcare recordkeeping requirements, and legal obligations.

We may retain certain records, including consent and communication records, when reasonably necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable laws or resolve disputes.

When information is no longer reasonably required, we take appropriate steps to delete, de-identify, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.

Security of Your Personal Information

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, misuse, or destruction.

Security measures may include, where appropriate:

HTTPS and Transport Layer Security (TLS) encryption for Website communications
Access restrictions and authentication controls
Security monitoring and protective technologies
Restricted access to information based on business needs
Appropriate safeguards for systems and service providers
Periodic review of security practices

Although we make reasonable efforts to protect personal information, no website, electronic transmission, storage system, or security measure can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

We cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted through the Internet. In the event of a security incident involving personal information, we will take appropriate action and provide notifications where required by applicable law.

Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on your state of residence and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

These rights may include:

Requesting access to certain personal information we maintain about you
Requesting correction of inaccurate personal information
Requesting deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions
Requesting information about certain collection, use, or disclosure practices
Opting out of certain marketing communications
Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent
Exercising applicable rights relating to the sale or sharing of personal information
Receiving equal treatment when exercising applicable privacy rights, as required by law

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact our office using the contact information provided below.

We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. We will respond in accordance with applicable law and may decline or limit a request when a lawful exception applies.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional privacy protections under applicable California law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), when those laws apply to our operations and the information involved.

Subject to applicable legal requirements and exceptions, California residents may have rights to know, access, correct, or delete certain personal information, as well as rights concerning certain sales, sharing, and uses of sensitive personal information.

Information regulated by HIPAA or other healthcare privacy laws may be subject to different requirements and exemptions.

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care does not sell or rent patient or customer contact lists for third-party marketing. Certain advertising or tracking disclosures, if used, may be treated as “sharing” under California law even when no money is exchanged. Where applicable, we will provide the required disclosures and opt-out mechanisms.

We will not unlawfully discriminate against individuals for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.

California residents may contact us using the information below to inquire about their privacy rights or submit requests. Any additional notices or rights required under applicable law will be provided where necessary.

Right to Request Deletion

You may request deletion of certain personal information by contacting Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care.

Following verification of your request, we will evaluate the information involved and determine whether deletion is required or appropriate under applicable law.

We may retain information when reasonably necessary or legally required to:

Complete a requested transaction or provide an ongoing service
Maintain legally required medical, financial, or business records
Comply with healthcare regulations and professional obligations
Detect, prevent, or investigate fraud and security incidents
Comply with applicable laws, legal proceedings, or regulatory requirements
Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims
Maintain records of communications and legally required consent
Carry out other purposes permitted by applicable law

Where deletion is required, we will take reasonable steps to delete eligible information and direct applicable service providers to do so when legally required.

Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for a general audience seeking information about our services and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 without any required parental or guardian consent.

If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete or otherwise address the information.

Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has submitted personal information may contact our office using the information below.

Email Communications

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care may communicate with you by email regarding inquiries, appointments, service updates, administrative matters, and other communications related to our services.

Where permitted by law and subject to applicable consent requirements, we may also send promotional communications, educational updates, and information about our services.

You may opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link provided in those messages or by contacting our office.

Opting out of promotional emails may not prevent us from sending necessary transactional, administrative, or service-related messages when legally permitted.

Third-Party Websites and Links

Our Website may contain links to websites, applications, scheduling systems, payment processors, social media platforms, or other services operated by third parties.

These third-party services may have privacy practices and policies that differ from ours.

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care is not responsible for the independent privacy practices, security procedures, or content of third-party websites and services.

We encourage you to review the applicable privacy policies before providing personal information to third parties.

Third-Party Hosting and Data Storage

We may use third-party hosting companies, cloud infrastructure providers, software platforms, and other technology vendors to store, process, or manage information necessary for Website operation and business communications.

These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with applicable contractual arrangements and legal requirements.

Information may be stored or processed in locations where our authorized service providers maintain facilities, subject to applicable privacy and data protection obligations.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, technology, business practices, or applicable legal requirements.

Any revised Privacy Policy will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

When required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent before implementing material changes affecting how personal information is used.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about our privacy practices.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, our handling of personal information, or your privacy rights, please contact:

Advanced Dermatology & Cosmetic Care

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy
Suite 245
Valencia, CA 91355

Telephone: 661.254.3686

Website: https://www.creatingbeauty.com