Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 9, 2026

The privacy of our visitors and patients is of significant importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how Carolinas Dermatology and Plastic Surgery (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information we obtain through your use of this website (“Personal Information”).

Your health information

This Privacy Policy covers information collected through our website. Protected health information you share with us as a patient, including information from consultations, treatment, and your medical records, is governed by federal law (HIPAA) and our Notice of Privacy Practices (PDF, opens in new tab). If this policy and our Notice of Privacy Practices ever differ regarding your health information, the Notice of Privacy Practices controls.

Please do not send detailed medical information through our website forms or by email. For questions about your care, call us at (803) 509-5405.

Your consent

By visiting our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to the processing of your Personal Information as described here.

Information you provide to us

We collect Personal Information that you choose to submit, for example when you request a consultation or contact our office. This may include your name, email address, telephone number, the procedures you are interested in, and anything else you include in your message.

Information collected automatically

As you browse our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. We may use cookies, small files stored by your web browser, to gather this information so we can understand how our website is used and improve it.

Accepting cookies is your choice. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though some parts of the website may not work as well without them.

How we use your information

We use the Personal Information you provide to:

• Respond to your questions and consultation requests
• Schedule appointments and communicate with you about your visit
• Send information you have asked to receive, such as practice news or offers
• Maintain and improve our website and services

How we share your information

We do not sell your Personal Information, and we do not share it with other businesses for their own marketing.

We work with trusted service providers that help us operate this website and our practice, such as website hosting, our online consultation form (Jotform), maps (Google Maps), and patient financing partners you choose to contact (CareCredit and PatientFi). These providers may only use your information to perform services for us.

We may also disclose Personal Information if we believe in good faith that it is necessary to (a) comply with the law or respond to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process; or (b) protect the rights, property, or safety of our practice, our patients, or others.

If our practice or its assets are acquired by another organization, that organization will hold the Personal Information we have collected and will assume the rights and obligations described in this Privacy Policy.

Your choices

If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, follow the unsubscribe instructions in any email we send, or contact us. We may still send you messages about your appointments or about updates to this policy.

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to update your contact preferences, call us at (803) 509-5405 or write to us at 1777 St Julian Place, Suite 402, Columbia, SC 29204.

Minors

This website is not designed for visitors under 18, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information online from anyone under 18. A parent or guardian should contact our office directly about care for a minor.

Links to other websites

Links to other websites, such as our financing partners or social media pages, are provided for your convenience and do not mean we endorse those sites. We do not control their content or privacy practices, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to them.

Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your Personal Information. No website or method of transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and change the date above. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.