{"id":388,"date":"2026-02-17T16:20:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nmindependentdoctors.com\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2026-02-17T17:14:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T17:14:46","slug":"elementor-page-388","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nmindependentdoctors.com\/?page_id=388","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"388\" class=\"elementor elementor-388\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-67cfbf17 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"67cfbf17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40032893 elementor-headline--style-highlight elementor-widget elementor-widget-animated-headline\" data-id=\"40032893\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;marker&quot;:&quot;underline&quot;,&quot;highlighted_text&quot;:&quot;Privacy Policy&quot;,&quot;headline_style&quot;:&quot;highlight&quot;,&quot;highlight_animation_duration&quot;:1200}\" data-widget_type=\"animated-headline.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-headline\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-wrapper elementor-headline-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-headline-dynamic-text elementor-headline-text-active\">Privacy Policy<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1680778c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1680778c\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e675ca4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e675ca4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"367\">Privacy Policy<\/h2><p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"436\"><strong data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"107\">Effective Date:<\/strong> February 17, 2026<br data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"128\" \/><strong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"145\">Last Updated:<\/strong> February 17, 2026<\/p><p data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"704\">New Mexico Independent Doctors (\u201c<strong data-start=\"471\" data-end=\"497\">NM Independent Doctors<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong data-start=\"501\" data-end=\"507\">we<\/strong>,\u201d \u201c<strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"517\">us<\/strong>,\u201d or \u201c<strong data-start=\"524\" data-end=\"531\">our<\/strong>\u201d) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit <strong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"686\">nmindependentdoctors.com<\/strong> (the \u201c<strong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"701\">Site<\/strong>\u201d).<\/p><p data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"785\">By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"815\">1) Information We Collect<\/h2><h3 data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"850\">Information You Provide to Us<\/h3><p data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"920\">We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as when you:<\/p><ul data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"1052\"><li data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"946\"><p data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"946\">Fill out a contact form<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"968\"><p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"968\">Request information<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1006\"><p data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1006\">Subscribe to updates (if available)<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1052\"><p data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1052\">Communicate with us by email or other means<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1170\">This information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization, and any message content you send.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1211\">Information Collected Automatically<\/h3><p data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1297\">When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1489\"><li data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1310\"><p data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1310\">IP address<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1348\"><p data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1348\">Browser type and device information<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1367\"><p data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1367\">Operating system<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1410\"><p data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1410\">Pages visited and time spent on the Site<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1440\"><p data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1440\">Referring website or source<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1489\"><p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1489\">Approximate location (derived from IP address)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1590\">We may collect this information through cookies, pixels, tags, log files, and similar technologies.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1620\">2) How We Use Information<\/h2><p data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1658\">We may use information we collect to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1952\"><li data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1715\"><p data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1715\">Respond to inquiries and provide requested information<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1767\"><p data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1767\">Improve and maintain the Site and user experience<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1811\"><p data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1811\">Monitor usage, analytics, and performance<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1862\"><p data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1862\">Protect against fraud, abuse, or security issues<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1894\"><p data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1894\">Comply with legal obligations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1952\"><p data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1952\">Communicate with you (only if you contact us or opt in)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1993\">3) Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/h2><p data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2088\">We may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and understand how it is used.<\/p><h3 data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2106\">Your Choices<\/h3><p data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2235\">You can control cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some parts of the Site may not function properly.<\/p><p data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2350\">If we use marketing\/advertising cookies in the future, we will provide appropriate options where required by law.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2389\">4) Analytics and Service Providers<\/h2><p data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2623\">We may use third-party service providers (such as analytics and website hosting providers) to help operate the Site and understand how visitors use it. These providers may process information on our behalf and under our instructions.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2669\">5) Embedded Content and Third-Party Links<\/h2><p data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2871\">The Site may include embedded content (for example: videos, maps, social media widgets) or links to third-party sites. Those third parties may collect information as if you visited their site directly.<\/p><p data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2994\">We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3026\">6) How We Share Information<\/h2><p data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3072\">We do <strong data-start=\"3033\" data-end=\"3040\">not<\/strong> sell your personal information.<\/p><p data-start=\"3074\" data-end=\"3135\">We may share information in limited circumstances, including:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3611\"><li data-start=\"3136\" data-end=\"3266\"><p data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3266\"><strong data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3159\">Service providers<\/strong> who help operate the Site (hosting, analytics, form tools, email tools), under confidentiality obligations<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3267\" data-end=\"3344\"><p data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3344\"><strong data-start=\"3269\" data-end=\"3289\">Legal compliance<\/strong> if required by law, subpoena, or similar legal process<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3449\"><p data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3449\"><strong data-start=\"3347\" data-end=\"3372\">Protection and safety<\/strong> to enforce our policies, protect our rights, prevent fraud, or protect users<\/p><\/li><li data-start=\"3450\" data-end=\"3611\"><p data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3611\"><strong data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3474\">Business transfers<\/strong> in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets (information may be transferred as part of that transaction)<\/p><\/li><\/ul><h2 data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3633\">7) Data Retention<\/h2><p data-start=\"3634\" data-end=\"3818\">We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"3820\" data-end=\"3834\">8) Security<\/h2><p data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"4041\">We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"4043\" data-end=\"4067\">9) Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h2><p data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4327\">The Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Site, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"4329\" data-end=\"4355\">10) Your Privacy Rights<\/h2><p data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4511\">Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as the right to request access, correction, or deletion.<\/p><p data-start=\"4513\" data-end=\"4626\">To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"4628\" data-end=\"4661\">11) HIPAA \/ Medical Disclaimer<\/h2><p data-start=\"4662\" data-end=\"4947\">The Site is intended for informational purposes and is not designed to collect or store protected health information (\u201cPHI\u201d). Please do not submit sensitive medical or health information through website forms or email unless we explicitly instruct you to do so through a secure method.<\/p><p data-start=\"4949\" data-end=\"5171\">If NM Independent Doctors provides services that are subject to HIPAA, any collection or handling of PHI (if applicable) will be managed through appropriate secure processes and governed by separate notices and agreements.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"5173\" data-end=\"5210\">12) Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2><p data-start=\"5211\" data-end=\"5428\">We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised \u201cLast Updated\u201d date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.<\/p><h2 data-start=\"5430\" data-end=\"5447\">13) Contact Us<\/h2><p data-start=\"5448\" data-end=\"5533\">If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:<\/p><p data-start=\"5535\" data-end=\"5667\"><strong data-start=\"5535\" data-end=\"5569\">New Mexico Independent Doctors<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Effective Date: February 17, 2026Last Updated: February 17, 2026 New Mexico Independent Doctors (\u201cNM Independent Doctors,\u201d \u201cwe,\u201d \u201cus,\u201d or \u201cour\u201d) respects your privacy. 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