Privacy

Privacy Policy

How information is collected and used on this website.

Last updated - May 2026

Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how information is collected and used when you visit timoteoalmeida.com. It applies only to this website, and not to clinical care provided through UPMC, which is governed separately by HIPAA and UPMC's Notice of Privacy Practices.

Information collected automatically

This site is hosted on Squarespace and uses standard web analytics. The following types of non-identifying information may be collected automatically when you visit:

  • Browser type, operating system, and device characteristics
  • Pages visited, time on page, and referring URL
  • General geographic location inferred from IP address

This information is used in aggregate to understand site usage and improve content. It is not used to identify individual visitors.

Protected Health Information (PHI)

Important

Do not submit Protected Health Information through this website. Contact forms, email links, and any other submission tools on this site are not encrypted for secure medical communication and are not HIPAA-compliant.

Do not include diagnoses, medical history, medication lists, imaging, or other personal health details in messages sent through this site. For clinical communication, please use the secure UPMC patient portal or call the office directly.

Cookies and analytics

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function and to gather usage statistics. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time; the website will still work, although some features may be limited.

External links

This site links to external resources such as journal articles, professional society pages, and institutional websites. Once you click an external link, you are subject to that site's privacy policy, not this one.

Children's privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and no information is knowingly collected from children.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in practice or to comply with legal requirements. The "last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent change. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be directed to the office at timoteoalmeidamd@gmail.com.