1. Overview

Maryland Vascular Specialists (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of visitors to our website. This Website Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit www.mvsdoctors.com.

This policy applies only to website interactions and does not replace our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which governs how we use and disclose Protected Health Information (PHI) in clinical and administrative settings.

2. Information We Collect Through the Website

We may collect limited information when you interact with our website, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, or other information you voluntarily submit through contact or appointment request forms
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and referring URLs
• Cookies or similar tracking technologies used for website functionality and analytics

Unless explicitly stated, we do not request PHI through our public website forms.

3. How We Use Website Information

Information collected through our website may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
• Improve website performance and usability
• Maintain website security and prevent misuse
• Communicate administrative or service‑related information
• Count ad impressions to unique visitors
• Support marketing and advertising efforts, including the use of limited demographic and online activity data to deliver relevant ads through third-party platforms
• Verifying quality of ad impressions

We do not sell or rent website visitor information. Users may manage their advertising preferences through their Facebook Ad Settings or browser settings.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to understand how visitors use the site. These tools may collect non‑identifiable data such as page views and session duration.

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some website features may not function properly.

5. Third‑Party Services

We may use third‑party vendors (e.g., website hosting, analytics, or scheduling tools). These vendors may have limited access to information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are required to safeguard that information appropriately.

If any third‑party service collects or processes PHI, appropriate safeguards and agreements are required under HIPAA.

6. Analytics Usage

This website uses Google Analytics to collect information about you and your behaviors.  If you would like to opt out of Google Analytics, please visit https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.

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7. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect website information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no website or electronic transmission can be guaranteed to be 100% secure.
 

8. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third‑party sites.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our practice provides care to adults, and our website is intended for individuals 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Website Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Website Privacy Policy, please contact:

Maryland Vascular Specialists

110 Old Padonia Road, Suite 201

Cockeysville, MD 21030

Telephone 410-825-4530

 

Revision Date 04/07/2026