Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Tampa Medical Center LLC, doing business as bŏdze, collects, uses, maintains, and discloses information from users (“Users”) of the website www.bodze.com (“Site”). This policy applies to all products, services, and offerings by bŏdze.

Personal Identification Information

We may collect personal identification information in several ways, including when you:

• Visit our website
• Request a consultation
• Contact us via online forms
• Use any of our digital services

You may be asked to provide your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address. We only collect this information if you choose to voluntarily submit it. You may decline to share this information, but it may prevent you from accessing certain services.

Non-Personal Identification Information

We may also collect non-personal data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and technical connection details. This information helps us understand how visitors use our site and improve the user experience.

Modifying or Deleting Your Information

If you’d like to modify or delete your personal information in our records, please reach out to us using our website contact form or call us directly at 813-444-4455.

Web Browser Cookies

We may use cookies to enhance your experience. These cookies may be placed by us or by advertising partners to serve personalized ads based on your interaction with our Site. These cookies do not collect personal information such as your name or email address.

How We Use Collected Information

Tampa Medical Center LLC may use your information to:

• Personalize your experience
• Improve our website and services
• Respond to your inquiries
• Send you service updates or promotional information (only with your consent)

You may opt out of emails by clicking “unsubscribe” in any email, contacting us at hi@bodze.com, or calling us directly at 813-444-4455.

How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures appropriate to the nature of the information collected to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. This includes secure data storage and limited access protocols.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share non-identifiable, aggregated data with trusted partners for analytics or service improvements. Personal data is only shared when necessary for service delivery or legally required.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected with a revised date. Please check back periodically to stay informed of any changes.

Your Acceptance of These Terms

By using this Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Site. Continued use following any changes will constitute acceptance of those changes.

Health Care Disclosure Notification

Effective April 14th, 2003, the Federal Health Privacy Rule must be implemented and we must inform our patients of their rights under this law. While we have always made every effort to keep all your information confidential, we are now required to inform you of those persons or entities who may have access to your personal and health care information.

• Employees of Tampa Medical Center LLC (limited by job classification)
• Physicians associated with your treatment or surgical procedure
• Outside physicians or pathologists who would examine tissue removed
• Anesthesiologists associated with the Surgery Center
• Any physician or hospital to whom you are referred by our staff physicians
• Any independent contractor working with Tampa Medical Center LLC, i.e. consultants and aestheticians
• Your health insurance provider
• Designated family members or friends (post surgical)
• Accrediting agencies
• Medical staff committees for the purpose of quality assessment and peer review
• Licensing agencies in response to inquiries
• Issuance of a subpoena and upon verification of authorization
• Research – patients who are participating in a clinical study

Patient Rights

ALL PATIENTS WILL BE REQUESTED TO SIGN A CONSENT FORM ACKNOWLEDGING OUR PRIVACY PRACTICES PRIOR TO TREATMENT. You have the right not to sign this consent form. However, this would necessitate the physician to refuse treatment.

You have the right to:

• Review or request a copy of your medical records (in writing)
• Request corrections to your medical records
• Revoke previously given consent
• Request confidential communication or data restrictions
• File a complaint if you believe your privacy has been compromised

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at 813-444-4455 or submit a written request via email to hi@bodze.com.

If you feel your privacy rights have not been respected, you may also contact the Department of Health and Human Services or the Federal Office of Civil Rights.