Medical Information: By using this website and any associated or linked third-party or social media site (collectively referred to as the “site”), you accept certain risks and responsibilities. It is important to be an informed user of this site. This site provides general information to educate consumers on various health topics but is not intended to offer medical diagnosis, treatment, or advice. The information presented may not always be timely, accurate, complete, or applicable to your specific situation and should never replace consultation with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard or delay seeking professional medical advice or care because of something you have read on this site or any linked site. Always consult your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment, diet, or fitness program.
Disaster Management: While Matagorda Regional Medical Center officials often contribute to local disaster management initiatives, this site is not intended and is not resourced to serve as a primary, timely, or comprehensive source of information regarding the mitigation, preparedness, response, or recovery of natural disasters, human-caused disasters, or incidents of mass trauma. For such information, consult the appropriate communication channels of your state, regional, county, or local disaster management authorities.
Privacy: At Matagorda Regional Medical Center (MRMC), we prioritize the privacy and security of our patients and website visitors. This Website Privacy Policy outlines the types of information collected, how it is used, and how you can manage your preferences. By using the MRMC website, you agree to this policy. Please review the following information carefully.
Information Collection and Use: Visitors may use MRMC websites anonymously. We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through forms such as appointment requests or e-newsletter sign-ups. By submitting your information, you authorize MRMC to transmit, monitor, retrieve, and securely store it. MRMC adheres to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) requirements.
We use voluntarily provided information to fulfill online requests, respond to inquiries, track website usage, and comply with legal obligations. Additionally, we may use this information to share health-related updates, new services or products, or event invitations. Comments and survey responses may be published in a de-identified manner. You can opt out of MRMC communications at any time.
Only authorized MRMC staff responsible for managing online requests have access to identifiable information submitted via our forms. MRMC does not sell or rent identifiable information to third parties.
Data Security: MRMC employs various technologies to protect your information. While we strive to secure personal data, transmitting information via online forms carries inherent risks. We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption, the industry standard, to safeguard data. However, MRMC cannot guarantee absolute security against unauthorized access to confidential information shared online. To protect your privacy, avoid sharing sensitive information through online forms.
We are not responsible for the data collection, disclosures, or security practices of third-party organizations, including social media platforms, operating systems, and service providers linked to our website.
Cookies and Tracking: The MRMC website uses cookies and tracking pixels to analyze website usage, identify popular pages, and enhance visitor experiences. Cookies are small data files sent to your browser by the websites you visit. Tracking pixels, or tags, monitor behavior and activity on the site but do not collect personally identifiable information.
Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can configure your browser to refuse cookies or notify you when they are sent. You may still access MRMC website content without enabling cookies. For Google cookie management, visit Google Policies. Note that deleting cookies or updating your browser may require reconfiguring preferences.
We may collect behavioral data to provide targeted MRMC digital advertising. Interest-based advertising can be managed through the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA). MRMC also uses web analytics tools like Google Tag Manager. To learn how Google uses data, visit Google Partner Sites. To opt-out of Google Analytics, use Google Analytics Opt-Out.
External Website Links: This policy applies solely to the MRMC website. Our site may include links to external websites for additional information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Policy Updates: MRMC reserves the right to modify this policy at any time without prior notice. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed of any changes.
Contact Information: If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us directly.