Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 21OCT2025

  1. Introduction
    Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you submit your details through our social media recruitment forms for potential participation in a clinical research study.
    By providing your information, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
  2. Information We Collect
    When you complete our recruitment form, we may collect the following information:
    •Name
    •Email address
    •Phone number
    •ZIP code
    This information is collected solely for the purpose of contacting you regarding your potential eligibility for a clinical research study conducted by Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology.
  3. How We Use Your Information
    We use the information you provide to:
    •Contact you to discuss potential participation in a research study
    •Conduct initial pre-screening for eligibility
    •Respond to your inquiries about the study
    Your personal information will not be sold, shared, or used for marketing unrelated to research recruitment.
  4. Data Storage and Security
    Your information is securely stored and accessible only to authorized staff involved in the research pre-screening process. We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
  5. Data Sharing
    We do not share your personal information with third parties, sponsors, or contract research organizations (CROs) at the pre-screening stage. If you choose to move forward in the screening process, you may be asked to review additional consent or privacy documentation specific to that research study.
  6. Your Rights
    You may request to:
    •Access the personal information we have about you
    •Correct or update your information
    •Request deletion of your data from our pre-screening database
    To make any of these requests, please contact us at:
    reception@oscarheviamd.com
    (305)443-9977
  7. Data Retention
    We retain pre-screening information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above or as required by applicable laws and research regulations. Pre-screening information is then destroyed.
  8. Updates to This Policy
    We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will be posted with a new effective date.
  9. Contact Us
    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
    Hevia Cosmetic Dermatology
    550 Biltmore Way, Suite 870
    Coral Gables, FL 33134
    reception@oscarheviamd.com
    (305)443-9977