Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 10, 2026
Introduction
Ganger Dermatology outlines how it collects, uses, discloses, and handles personal information through its website, patient portal, SMS services, and office interactions. This policy supplements our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices governing Protected Health Information use.
Information We Collect
The practice gathers:
- Personal Information: Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email address, and insurance information from registration and check-in
- Health Information: Medical history, diagnoses, treatment records, and PHI as defined by HIPAA
- Communication Data: Phone numbers and email addresses for appointment reminders, secure messages, and SMS communications
- Website Data: IP addresses, browser type, and usage data collected automatically during website visits
How We Use Your Information
The organization uses collected information for purposes including:
- Providing, coordinating, and managing patient care
- Scheduling and confirming appointments
- Sending SMS/text, email, phone, or other communications
- Delivering secure messages and care-related communications
- Identity verification for secure communications access
- Processing payments and managing billing
- Communicating about care, services, and practice operations
- Internal operations, quality improvement, and analytics
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Any other purpose disclosed at collection or permitted by law
SMS/Text Messaging
When patients provide mobile numbers and consent to text messages, Ganger Dermatology may send:
- Appointment confirmations and reminders
- Check-in notifications upon office arrival
- One-time passcodes for secure message access verification
- Practice updates and care-related notifications
Message frequency varies based on your appointments and care needs. Message and data rates may apply. Patients may opt out anytime by replying STOP or calling (734) 344-4567. Details appear in our SMS Terms & Conditions.
How We Protect Your Information
We maintain commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect your information as required by HIPAA and applicable law. However, no transmission or storage method guarantees absolute security.
Information Sharing
The practice shares information as HIPAA and applicable law permit:
- For Treatment: With healthcare providers involved in patient care
- For Payment: With insurance companies and billing entities
- For Operations: With service providers and business associates under appropriate agreements
- As Required or Permitted by Law: Pursuant to federal, state, or local law
- With Authorization: For purposes patients authorize in writing
We do not sell your Protected Health Information. We will not share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Non-PHI personal information may be shared with third parties as applicable law allows.
Your Rights
Under HIPAA and state laws, patients may have rights regarding health information, including accessing, amending, or requesting restrictions on PHI, subject to legal requirements and limitations. Patients may opt out of SMS communications by replying STOP. Contact the office to exercise privacy rights.
Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Ganger Dermatology shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or related to your use of our website, communications services, or any unauthorized access to your information, except as required by HIPAA or other applicable law.
Changes to This Policy
The practice reserves the right to update this policy anytime without prior notice. Changes become effective immediately upon posting. Continued service use constitutes acceptance of changes.
Contact Us
Ganger Dermatology
1979 Huron Parkway, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Phone: (734) 344-4567
Email: office@gangerdermatology.com
