Privacy Policy for California Residents
Effective Date: May 15, 2026
Last Updated: June 9, 2026
BASS Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management (“BASS Bariatric,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy for California Residents applies to California residents and is intended to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to an individual or device.
Certain appointment request, consultation request, and patient communication forms on this website are provided through a HIPAA-compliant platform. Please use these secure forms for health-related information and appointment requests. General website contact methods, if available, should not be used to submit sensitive medical information unless specifically requested.
How We Collect Information
We may collect information:
- Directly from you
- Automatically through cookies and analytics technologies
- Through third-party vendors supporting website operations
Secure Forms
Certain appointment request, consultation request, and patient communication forms on this website are provided through Paubox Forms, a HIPAA-compliant platform used to securely transmit information to BASS Vein Center.
Information submitted through these secure forms is transmitted directly through Paubox and is not processed through the website's standard form functionality. Information submitted through secure forms may be used to respond to appointment requests, patient inquiries, and other healthcare-related communications.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate and secure the website
- Analyze website traffic and performance
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Support embedded content such as videos
Third-party technologies used on this website may include:
- Google Analytics
- Google Tag Manager
- YouTube
- Cloudflare
- CookieYes
- Paubox Forms
You may manage cookie preferences or opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information using the “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link available on the website.
Cookie Declaration
How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information to:
- Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
- Operate and improve the website
- Monitor website performance and analytics
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.
We do not knowingly sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
Your California Privacy Rights
California residents may have the following rights, subject to legal exceptions:
- Right to Know
- Right to Delete
- Right to Correct
- Right to Non-Discrimination
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
Retention of Information
We retain personal information only as reasonably necessary for operational, legal, security, or compliance purposes.
Third-Party Services
This website may contain links to or embedded content from third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
Security
We implement reasonable safeguards designed to help protect personal information. However, no system can guarantee complete security.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Information
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your California privacy rights, please contact:
BASS Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management
2637 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Email: legal@bassmedicalgroup.com