Privacy Policy

Dr. Hamid R. Mir, MD | hamidmirmd.com | Effective: April 19, 2026

  1. Who We Are

This Privacy Policy applies to the website and practice of Dr. Hamid R. Mir, MD, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon serving patients in Orange County, California. We are committed to protecting your personal and health information in accordance with federal and state law.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or contact our practice:

  • Contact information: name, phone number, email address, and mailing address
  • Health information: symptoms, conditions, and medical history you share with us
  • Appointment information: scheduling details and referral data
  • Website usage data: pages visited, browser type, and IP address
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to schedule and coordinate your care, respond to your inquiries, improve our website and services, and comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Note: Health information submitted through this website may constitute Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA. It is used solely for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations as described in our Notice of Privacy Practices.

  1. HIPAA — Your Health Information Rights

As a patient, you have the following rights regarding your health information:

  • The right to access and receive a copy of your health records
  • The right to request corrections to your records
  • The right to receive a list of disclosures of your PHI
  • The right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures
  • The right to file a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated

For full details, please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices, available at our office or upon request.

  1. California Residents — CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and why
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
  • Opt out of any sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To submit a request, contact us using the information provided below.

  1. Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect anonymized usage data and do not identify you personally. You may disable cookies through your browser settings without affecting your ability to use the site.

  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as patient portals or insurance providers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

  1. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions, requests, or complaints, please contact our office:

Dr. Hamid R. Mir, MD

17631 17 St, Suite 200, Tustin, CA 92780

949-749-0055