Medivetix ("Medivetix," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit or make a purchase through Medivetix.com.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, when we may share it, how we protect it, and the choices available to you.
Medivetix is an online retailer based in Houston, Texas, USA, offering medical, mobility, respiratory, ozone, and veterinary equipment.
By using Medivetix.com, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect several categories of information.
Information You Provide Directly
When you create an account, place an order, contact us, subscribe to communications, or otherwise interact with Medivetix, we may collect information such as:
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Full name
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Billing address
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Shipping address
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Email address
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Telephone number
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Account login information
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Order details
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Product selections
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Payment-related information
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Customer service communications
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Information you voluntarily provide in messages or forms
We only request information reasonably necessary for the applicable business purpose.
Payment Information
Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors.
Depending on the payment method used, payment providers may collect and process information such as:
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Payment card information
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Billing information
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Transaction information
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Payment authorization information
Medivetix generally does not need to receive or store your complete payment-card number when payment is processed by a third-party payment provider.
Payment providers maintain their own privacy policies and security practices.
2. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Medivetix.com, certain technical information may be collected automatically.
This may include:
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IP address
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Browser type
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Device type
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Operating system
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Language preference
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Referring website
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Pages visited
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Products viewed
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Search terms used on the website
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Date and time of visits
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Approximate geographic information derived from IP address
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Website interaction information
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Device and browser identifiers
This information may be collected through cookies, pixels, analytics technologies, server logs, and similar technologies.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Medivetix may use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the website.
Cookies may help us:
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Keep products in your shopping cart
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Maintain website functionality
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Remember preferences
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Understand website traffic
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Measure advertising performance
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Analyze customer interactions
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Improve website performance
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Provide relevant advertising where permitted
Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while others are used for analytics, personalization, or advertising.
You may be able to control certain cookies through your browser settings or available cookie-management tools.
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
4. How We Use Personal Information
Medivetix may use personal information for legitimate business purposes, including:
Processing Orders
We may use your information to:
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Process purchases
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Verify transactions
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Arrange shipping
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Provide order confirmations
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Provide tracking information
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Process returns and refunds
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Provide warranty assistance
Customer Service
We may use your information to:
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Respond to questions
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Provide technical or product information
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Resolve order issues
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Handle returns
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Address complaints
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Provide after-sales support
Website Operations
We may use information to:
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Operate Medivetix.com
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Maintain accounts
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Improve website functionality
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Analyze website performance
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Detect technical problems
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Prevent fraud and abuse
Marketing and Advertising
Where permitted by law, we may use certain information to:
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Send promotional communications
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Measure advertising effectiveness
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Understand customer interests
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Display advertisements
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Create advertising audiences
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Improve marketing campaigns
You may have options to opt out of certain marketing communications or advertising activities.
Legal and Security Purposes
We may use information to:
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Prevent fraud
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Protect website security
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Investigate suspicious activity
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Enforce our terms
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Comply with legal obligations
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Respond to lawful requests
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Protect our rights and property
5. Information Sharing
Medivetix does not sell personal information for cash.
We may share personal information with service providers and business partners when reasonably necessary to operate our business.
These may include:
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Payment processors
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Shipping and delivery providers
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Website hosting providers
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Ecommerce platforms
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Customer service providers
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Email service providers
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Analytics providers
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Advertising and marketing platforms
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Fraud prevention providers
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Information technology providers
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Professional advisers
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Manufacturers or suppliers when necessary to provide warranty or product support
Service providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
6. Advertising and Marketing Services
Medivetix may use third-party advertising and marketing services to promote products and measure advertising performance.
These services may use cookies, pixels, device identifiers, or similar technologies to understand interactions with advertisements and websites.
Advertising platforms may process information such as:
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Website visits
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Pages viewed
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Products viewed
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Advertising interactions
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Approximate location
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Browser or device information
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Purchase or conversion information
Examples may include advertising services provided by major search engines, social-media platforms, and marketing technology providers.
The availability and use of particular advertising services may change over time.
You may be able to manage certain advertising preferences through the applicable advertising platform or your browser/device settings.
7. Microsoft Advertising
Medivetix may use Microsoft Advertising to promote products and measure advertising performance.
Microsoft Advertising may use cookies and similar technologies to help measure conversions and understand interactions with Medivetix advertisements.
Microsoft may process information according to its own privacy policies and applicable legal requirements.
Customers should review Microsoft's privacy information for details regarding its data practices and available privacy choices.
8. Google and Other Third-Party Services
Medivetix may use third-party services such as analytics, payment, advertising, customer-support, shipping, and ecommerce technology providers.
Third parties may collect information according to their own privacy policies.
Examples may include services associated with:
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Ecommerce platforms
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Payment providers
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Web analytics
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Search advertising
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Social media advertising
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Email marketing
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Shipping and logistics
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Fraud prevention
Medivetix does not control the privacy practices of independent third-party providers.
9. Order and Shipping Information
When you purchase a product, we may share necessary information with shipping and fulfillment providers.
Information may include:
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Name
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Shipping address
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Telephone number
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Email address
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Order information
This information is shared only as reasonably necessary to fulfill and deliver your order, provide tracking information, or address shipping issues.
10. Customer Communications
If you contact Medivetix, we may retain communications and related information to:
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Respond to your request
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Provide customer support
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Maintain customer service records
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Resolve disputes
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Improve customer service
We may communicate with customers through email, telephone, website forms, or other communication methods provided by the customer.
11. Marketing Communications
If you voluntarily subscribe to promotional communications, Medivetix may send information about:
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Products
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Promotions
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Discounts
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New products
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Store updates
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Other business-related communications
You may unsubscribe from promotional emails by using the unsubscribe instructions included in the message.
Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send transactional communications necessary to complete an order or provide requested services.
Examples include:
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Order confirmations
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Shipping updates
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Delivery information
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Refund notices
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Account-related communications
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Important service notices
12. Data Retention
Medivetix retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Retention periods may depend on:
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The nature of the information
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The purpose for which it was collected
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Customer relationship requirements
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Transaction records
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Legal requirements
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Accounting requirements
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Fraud prevention
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Dispute resolution
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Business and operational needs
When information is no longer reasonably required, it may be deleted, anonymized, or securely disposed of where appropriate.
13. Data Security
Medivetix takes reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information.
Security measures may include:
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Access controls
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Secure ecommerce infrastructure
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Authentication controls
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Monitoring
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Data protection procedures
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Limited employee or service-provider access
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Customers should avoid sending highly sensitive information through unsecured email or other channels unless specifically requested.
14. Data Breach
If Medivetix becomes aware of a security incident involving personal information, we will take reasonable steps to investigate, contain, and address the incident.
Where required by applicable law, Medivetix will provide appropriate notices to affected individuals or regulatory authorities.
15. Children's Privacy
Medivetix.com is intended primarily for adults and individuals with the legal capacity to purchase products.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children for the purpose of completing purchases.
If you believe a child has provided personal information to Medivetix without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that we can review the situation.
16. Medical and Health Information
Medivetix sells medical and respiratory equipment.
Customers may voluntarily provide information relating to a medical product or intended use when contacting customer service.
Medivetix does not need medical information to process many ordinary ecommerce purchases, and customers should avoid providing unnecessary sensitive health information.
Where personal information submitted to us may contain sensitive information, we will handle it in accordance with applicable law and our legitimate business purposes.
Medivetix does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment through its website.
17. Veterinary Information
Customers may voluntarily provide information about an animal when asking questions about veterinary equipment.
Customers should avoid providing unnecessary sensitive information about people or animals when contacting customer service.
Veterinary product information is provided for informational and product-use purposes and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice.
18. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain privacy rights.
These may include the right to:
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Request access to personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of certain personal information
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Opt out of certain marketing communications
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Opt out of certain forms of targeted advertising
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Request information about how personal information is used
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Exercise other rights provided by applicable law
Not all rights apply in every jurisdiction, and certain legal exceptions may apply.
19. Email Marketing Opt-Out
You can unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link included in the applicable email.
Please allow a reasonable period for the request to take effect.
Unsubscribing from promotional communications does not necessarily stop transactional or service-related communications.
20. Do Not Track Signals
Some web browsers provide "Do Not Track" settings.
Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to all Do Not Track signals, Medivetix may not respond to every browser-based Do Not Track preference.
Where applicable law requires recognition of specific privacy preference signals, Medivetix will take reasonable steps to comply with those requirements.
21. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, California privacy law may provide additional rights concerning personal information.
Depending on the applicable law and circumstances, California residents may have rights regarding:
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Access to personal information
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Correction
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Deletion
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Information about categories of personal information collected
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Information about purposes of collection and use
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Certain disclosures
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Opting out of certain sales or sharing activities
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Limiting certain uses of sensitive personal information where applicable
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Non-discrimination for exercising applicable privacy rights
Medivetix does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
Where applicable, requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
Medivetix may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
22. Texas Privacy Rights
Because Medivetix is located in Texas, certain Texas privacy laws may apply to eligible Texas residents depending on the nature and scope of the business's data processing activities.
Where applicable, eligible individuals may have rights concerning access, correction, deletion, portability, and certain opt-out choices.
Privacy rights are subject to applicable legal exceptions and verification requirements.
23. Other State Privacy Laws
Residents of other U.S. states may have additional privacy rights under applicable state laws.
Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, these may include rights to:
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Access personal information
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Correct personal information
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Delete personal information
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Obtain a copy of personal information
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Opt out of certain targeted advertising
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Opt out of certain profiling
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Exercise other statutory privacy rights
Medivetix will handle valid privacy requests according to applicable law.
24. How to Submit a Privacy Request
To request access, correction, deletion, or other privacy assistance, contact Medivetix using the contact information below.
Please include enough information for us to understand your request.
We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests in order to protect customer information from unauthorized access.
Medivetix will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law.
25. Authorized Agents
Where permitted by applicable law, you may authorize another person to submit a privacy request on your behalf.
Medivetix may require documentation confirming the agent's authority and may verify the identity of the individual whose information is involved.
26. Non-Discrimination
Medivetix will not unlawfully discriminate against customers for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.
We will not deny goods or services, charge different prices, or provide a different level of service solely because an individual exercises a legally protected privacy right, except where permitted by law.
27. International Visitors
Medivetix is based in the United States.
If you access Medivetix.com from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other locations where Medivetix or its service providers operate.
Privacy laws in those locations may differ from those in your country.
By using the website, you acknowledge that information may be processed in accordance with applicable U.S. law and this Privacy Policy.
28. Third-Party Websites
Medivetix.com may contain links to third-party websites.
These websites may include:
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Manufacturers
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Payment providers
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Shipping companies
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Social media platforms
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Advertising platforms
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Video platforms
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Other external resources
Medivetix is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We encourage customers to review the privacy policies of websites they visit through external links.
29. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Medivetix may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:
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Changes to our business
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New technologies
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Changes in website functionality
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Changes to advertising or analytics services
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Changes in applicable laws
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Changes in our data practices
When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
30. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to submit a privacy request, please contact Medivetix Customer Service.
Medivetix
Houston, Texas, USA
Website: Medivetix.com
For privacy requests, please include the email address or other information associated with your Medivetix account or order when appropriate so that we can identify and process your request.