Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 8, 2026
Pediatric Associates of Stockton (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is dedicated to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our patients, their families, and visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, maintain, and protect information collected through our website at https://www.pediatricassociatesofstockton.com/ (the “Site”).
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully before using our Site. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Important Medical & Healthcare Disclaimer (HIPAA Notice)
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Not for Medical Emergencies: This website and any general inquiries submitted through it are not intended for medical emergencies. If your child is experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room immediately.
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Protected Health Information (PHI): This Privacy Policy governs information collected through our public website. In-office patient medical records, treatment details, and protected health information (PHI) collected during care are governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and our separate Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP), which is available at our clinic. Please avoid submitting sensitive health, clinical, or medical details through unsecured web contact forms or general email.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two primary types of information from visitors to our Site:
A. Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you contact our practice, inquire about services, or request general information, you may choose to provide personal details such as:
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Parent/Guardian full name
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Email address
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Telephone number
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General questions, comments, or appointment scheduling inquiries
B. Information Collected Automatically
When you navigate through the Site, certain non-identifying technical data is collected automatically via cookies, tags, and standard server logs:
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Internet Protocol (IP) address and approximate geographic location
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Browser type, device model, and operating system
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Pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on specific pages
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Referring site or search engine that directed you to our Site
3. Website Platform and Third-Party Tools
We rely on reputable third-party service providers to power our digital presence and ensure a secure, transparent browsing experience:
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Wix Platform: Our website is hosted on and built with the Wix website platform. Wix provides the underlying hosting infrastructure, content delivery, and technical security measures.
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Google Tag Manager & Google Analytics: We use Google Tag Manager to deploy website tags and Google Analytics to monitor aggregated website traffic, popular site resources, and visitor engagement trends. Google Analytics processes data in aggregated, non-personally identifiable formats to help us improve site navigation.
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Usercentrics Consent Management Platform: We employ the Usercentrics cookie consent banner to provide clear disclosure regarding active tracking scripts and cookies on our Site. This tool enables visitors to manage their consent preferences for performance and analytics tracking in accordance with privacy laws.
4. Cookies and How to Manage Them
Cookies are small data files saved to your computer or mobile device. Our Site utilizes:
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Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies: Required for basic site security, network management, and page rendering.
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Analytical / Performance Cookies: Help us evaluate how visitors interact with the Site so we can enhance usability and accessibility.
Managing Cookies:
You can review, grant, or revoke your consent for non-essential cookies at any time via the Usercentrics Cookie Banner on our website. You can also adjust your browser settings to decline or delete cookies. Note that disabling essential cookies may impact certain site features.
5. How We Use Collected Information
The information gathered through the Site is used exclusively for legitimate business and customer service purposes, including to:
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Respond to parent/guardian inquiries, feedback, or scheduling requests.
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Provide office location, clinic hours, and provider information.
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Analyze website performance, usability, and visitor traffic patterns.
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Maintain the security, integrity, and operational safety of the Site.
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Comply with state and federal legal or regulatory standards.
We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information collected from our website visitors.
6. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We will only disclose information collected through the Site under limited circumstances:
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Service Providers: To authorized technical vendors (such as Wix and Google) that support our web operations under standard data protection terms.
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Legal Compliance & Safety: When required by law, subpoena, court order, or when necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of Pediatric Associates of Stockton, our patients, or the general public.
7. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
While our practice is dedicated to pediatric healthcare, our website is intended for parents, legal guardians, and adult family members. We do not knowingly solicit or collect personal identifiable information directly from children under the age of 13 through our online platform. Any online inquiries regarding minors must be submitted directly by a parent or authorized legal guardian.
8. Data Security and Retention
We maintain appropriate organizational, administrative, and technical measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We retain website-related inquiries and technical logs only as long as necessary to fulfill the operational purpose for which they were collected or as required by applicable California and federal laws.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our online tools, operational practices, or applicable privacy regulations. Any updates will be posted directly to this page with an updated "Last Updated" date at the top.
10. Contact Information
If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding this website Privacy Policy, please reach out to our office:
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Practice Name: Pediatric Associates of Stockton
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Address: 89 West March Lane, Suite 1, Stockton, CA 95207
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Phone: (209) 478-2622