Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 9/1/2026
Thank you for visiting the Dr. Evan Collins website (the “Site”). Dr. Evan Collins (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to respecting your privacy and safeguarding information collected through your use of the Site. This Privacy Policy explains the kinds of information we may receive, how that information may be used or disclosed, and the rights and choices that may be available to you.
Please review this Privacy Policy so you can understand how information associated with your use of the Site may be handled. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please discontinue use of the Site.
Scope of This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Dr. Evan Collins website and certain online interactions related to the practice. It covers information you submit voluntarily, technical information generated when you browse the Site, and information that may be received through third-party services used to support website or practice operations.
This Policy is limited to information handled through the Site. Information created or maintained in connection with medical evaluation, treatment, or other healthcare services may be governed by separate privacy notices, professional obligations, or applicable healthcare laws.
Information We Collect
The information we may collect depends on how you use the Site and the information you choose to provide.
Contact and Inquiry Information
If you reach out through the Site, we may receive contact details such as your name, telephone number, email address, and the information you include in your message or request.
You should provide only the information reasonably necessary for us to understand and respond to your communication unless a particular Site feature requests additional information.
Medical and Service-Related Information
You may voluntarily provide information related to your interest in orthopedic care, specialty services involving the hand, wrist, or elbow, or other questions concerning the practice.
The amount and type of information collected will depend on the nature of your inquiry and the Site feature you use. Providing information through the Site does not, by itself, establish a physician-patient relationship or constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Website and Device Information
When you visit the Site, certain technical information may be collected automatically. This can include your IP address, device or browser type, operating system, referring source, pages visited, and general information about your interaction with the Site.
This information may be used to evaluate Site performance, understand visitor activity, maintain functionality, and identify opportunities to improve the website experience.
Information From Third-Party Sources
We may receive information through third-party platforms or providers that support website functionality, communications, analytics, or other practice-related operations.
The nature of information received through these sources may vary depending on the service involved and the way you interact with it.
How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through the Site to support practice operations, respond to patients and prospective patients, maintain and improve the Site, communicate with visitors, and fulfill applicable professional or legal responsibilities.
Medical Practice and Administrative Purposes
Information may be used for administrative functions associated with operating the practice, including organizing and responding to inquiries, coordinating communications, and supporting general practice operations.
Responding to Patient and Prospective Patient Inquiries
We may use information you provide to answer questions, provide requested information, or respond to inquiries concerning orthopedic care or the practice.
Information may also be used to route a request appropriately or determine the proper administrative response to a visitor’s inquiry.
Supporting Website Operations
Website and device information may be used to maintain Site functionality, monitor performance, identify technical issues, evaluate general traffic patterns, and improve the accessibility and usability of online content.
Communications
Contact information you provide may be used to respond to you regarding your inquiry, communicate information relevant to your request, or address matters related to your interaction with the practice.
Where appropriate, certain communications may include options for managing your preferences.
Legal, Regulatory, and Professional Requirements
We may use information when reasonably necessary to comply with laws, regulations, court orders, legal processes, licensing requirements, or professional obligations applicable to the practice.
Information may also be used to protect legal rights, investigate potential misuse or security concerns, and help safeguard the practice, patients, Site visitors, and others.
How We May Disclose Information
Information collected through the Site may be disclosed in limited circumstances when reasonably necessary to support the practice, obtain services from third parties, comply with applicable requirements, or protect legitimate legal and operational interests.
Service Providers
We may disclose information to companies or professionals that perform services on behalf of the practice, including providers of website hosting, technical support, communications, analytics, or other administrative services.
These providers may receive information only to the extent reasonably necessary to perform the services for which they are engaged, subject to applicable legal or contractual requirements.
Healthcare and Professional Support
Where appropriate and permitted by law, information may be shared with healthcare, administrative, technical, or professional support providers involved in assisting with practice operations or services.
Information handled as part of actual medical care may be subject to additional privacy requirements and separate notices.
Legal and Regulatory Disclosures
We may disclose information when required or permitted by law, regulation, subpoena, court order, governmental request, or other legal process.
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to protect legal rights, address suspected misuse or security concerns, enforce applicable terms, or protect the safety and interests of the practice, patients, visitors, or others.
Business or Practice Transactions
If the practice is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale or transfer of assets, practice transition, or similar transaction, information may be reviewed, disclosed, or transferred as part of that process, subject to applicable law.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies and comparable technologies to support website functionality, remember certain preferences, evaluate general Site activity, and improve performance.
Cookies are small files that may be stored on a user’s browser or device when visiting a website. Most browsers provide settings that allow users to restrict, block, or delete cookies. Disabling certain technologies may affect the way some Site features function.
Third-party services associated with the Site may also use their own cookies or similar technologies in accordance with their respective privacy practices.
Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards may be used to help protect information collected through the Site from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no website, electronic transmission, or digital storage method can be guaranteed to be entirely secure. Visitors should exercise appropriate care when communicating online and avoid submitting sensitive medical or personal information through website features that are not specifically intended to receive it.
Data Retention
Information collected through the Site may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was obtained, support appropriate practice administration, comply with legal or professional obligations, resolve disputes, or protect legal rights.
Retention periods may vary based on the type of information involved, the reason it was collected, and any legal, regulatory, or operational requirements that apply.
Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding personal information collected through the Site. These may include rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information, subject to applicable exceptions or limitations.
You may also have choices regarding certain communications and website technologies. Browser and device settings may allow you to manage cookies or similar technologies, and some communications may provide methods for adjusting your preferences.
We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before fulfilling certain privacy-related requests.
Third-Party Websites and Services
The Site may contain links to websites, platforms, resources, or services operated by third parties. Those third parties maintain their own privacy, security, and information-handling practices.
Dr. Evan Collins does not control those external practices. If you follow a third-party link or interact with an outside service, we encourage you to review the applicable privacy policy and terms before providing personal information.
Information Related to Medical Care
General information submitted through this Site is not a substitute for direct communication with a qualified healthcare professional and should not be relied upon as individualized medical advice.
Information created, received, or maintained as part of medical evaluation, treatment, or an established physician-patient relationship may be subject to privacy requirements that are separate from this website Privacy Policy. Where applicable, additional notices may explain how medical information is handled in connection with patient care.
Children’s and Minors’ Privacy
The Site is not intended to solicit personal information directly from children or minors without appropriate involvement from a parent, legal guardian, or other authorized adult.
A parent or guardian may contact the practice regarding medical services for a minor. If you believe that a child or minor has submitted personal information through the Site without appropriate authorization or involvement, please contact us so the matter can be reviewed.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the Site, practice operations, information-handling practices, or applicable requirements.
When revisions are made, the Effective Date displayed at the top of this page may be updated. We encourage visitors to review this Policy periodically for the most current information about our privacy practices.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or the handling of information collected through the Site, please contact:
Dr. Evan Collins
Specializing in Hand, Wrists and Elbow
Texas Medical Center – Patient Clinic
6560 Fannin St., Scurlock Tower, Suite 410
Houston, TX 77030
Phone: (713) 441-3535