Last Updated: March 2026
Texas Gut Health (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website at texasgut.com (the “Website”). Please read this policy carefully. By using the Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Website. It does not apply to information collected offline, through other websites or services, or to the handling of your protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA, which is governed by our separate Notice of Privacy Practices provided to patients at the time of their first visit.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you interact with our Website, you may voluntarily provide us with certain information, including but not limited to:
- Contact information — Your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide when you contact us via phone, email, or any contact method available on our Website.
- Appointment requests — If you contact us to request an appointment, you may provide your name, contact details, insurance information, and a brief description of your reason for the visit.
- Correspondence — Any information included in emails or other messages you send to us through the Website or to our office email address.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Device and browser information — Your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences.
- Usage data — Pages visited, time spent on each page, referring website or search engine, links clicked, and the date and time of your visit.
- Location data — General geographic location based on your IP address (city or region level, not precise location).
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries, appointment requests, and other communications.
- To provide you with information about our services, procedures, and practice updates.
- To improve our Website's content, functionality, and user experience.
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to better understand how visitors interact with our site.
- To maintain the security and integrity of our Website.
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.
Types of Cookies We May Use
- Essential cookies — Required for the basic functionality of the Website, such as navigation and page rendering. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting site functionality.
- Analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our Website by collecting anonymous usage data. We may use services such as Google Analytics to gather this information. Analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.
- Functional cookies — Allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as preferred language or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or delete cookies that have already been placed. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Website.
Third-Party Services
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or tools that are not owned or controlled by Texas Gut Health. These may include:
- Google Maps — We embed Google Maps on our contact page to help you locate our office. Google's use of information collected through Maps is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics — We may use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors interact with our site. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
- Google Fonts — We use Google Fonts to display custom typography on our Website. When you load a page, your browser may contact Google's servers to retrieve font files. Google's use of data collected through this service is governed by their privacy policy.
- Social media platforms — Our Website may contain links to our profiles on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Each platform's use of your information is governed by its own privacy policy.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
HIPAA and Protected Health Information
Important HIPAA Notice
This Website Privacy Policy is separate from our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices. The two documents serve different purposes and govern different types of information.
Texas Gut Health is a healthcare provider that is subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and its implementing regulations. HIPAA governs how we collect, use, store, and disclose your protected health information (PHI) — information that relates to your health condition, healthcare services, or payment for healthcare and that can be used to identify you.
Our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices describes your rights regarding your PHI and our obligations under federal law. This Notice is provided to you at your first office visit and is available upon request by contacting our office.
This Website Privacy Policy does not govern your PHI. Information you submit through this Website (for example, an email requesting an appointment) is not transmitted through a HIPAA-compliant secure portal and should not include sensitive medical details. For secure communication about your health, please contact our office directly by phone or through any patient portal we may offer.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information we collect about you through this Website, including:
- Right to access — You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Right to correction — You may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
- Right to deletion — You may request that we delete the personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Right to opt out — You may opt out of certain data collection practices, such as analytics tracking, by adjusting your browser settings or using opt-out tools described in this policy.
For rights related to your protected health information under HIPAA (such as the right to access, amend, or receive an accounting of disclosures of your medical records), please refer to our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices or contact our office directly.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect the information collected through our Website from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our records. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us using the information below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of the Website after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Texas Gut Health
4650 President George Bush Hwy, Suite 210
Sachse, TX 75048
Phone: (214) 624-6596
Email: office@texasgut.com