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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 20, 2026
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Caderm Group (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share when visiting our website, https://www.cadermgroup.com/ (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through our Website, how it may be used, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our Website, we may collect the following types of information:

Information You Provide: If you contact us through the Website, submit an inquiry, or request an appointment, we may collect information such as your name, email address, telephone number, and the contents of your message.

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring website, and the date and time of your visit.

Cookies and Similar Technologies: Our Website or third-party service providers may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve the user experience.

We do not intentionally request sensitive medical information through general website contact forms. Please do not submit detailed medical information through unsecured website forms or email. For patient care inquiries, please contact our office through an appropriate channel.

2. How We Use Information

Information collected through the Website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries and requests.
  • Provide information about our medical practice and services.
  • Facilitate appointment-related requests.
  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website.
  • Monitor website performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Protect the security and integrity of our Website.
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We use information only for purposes consistent with applicable law and our disclosed practices.

3. Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and recognize returning visitors. We and our service providers may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand how visitors interact with our Website and to improve its functionality.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.

Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate disclosures and obtain any required consent for cookies or other tracking technologies.

4. Third-Party Services and Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites or use third-party services, such as appointment scheduling tools, maps, analytics providers, or other service integrations.

These third parties may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies and practices. We do not control third-party websites or services, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

The inclusion of a third-party link or service does not necessarily mean that Caderm Group endorses its privacy practices.

5. Disclosure of Information

We may disclose information collected through the Website to:

  • Service providers who help us operate, maintain, or improve the Website.
  • Third parties involved in providing a service you request, where appropriate.
  • Government authorities, regulators, or other parties when required or permitted by law.
  • Other parties when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, property, security, or the safety of others.

We do not sell personal information collected through the Website for money. Any sharing of personal information for advertising or other purposes will be handled in accordance with applicable law and our disclosed practices.

6. Healthcare Information and HIPAA

Caderm Group provides medical services, and certain patient information may be protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) and other applicable privacy laws.

This Website Privacy Policy primarily addresses information collected through the Website. Where applicable, protected health information handled in connection with our healthcare services is subject to the relevant healthcare privacy requirements and our applicable Notice of Privacy Practices.

This Website Privacy Policy does not replace our Notice of Privacy Practices or other notices that may be required by law.

7. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws, including, where applicable, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”).

Depending on the law's applicability and any relevant exemptions, these rights may include:

  • The right to know certain information about the personal information collected, used, disclosed, or shared about you.
  • The right to request deletion of certain personal information.
  • The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • The right to opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information, where applicable.
  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights.

Certain information, including information subject to specific healthcare-related exemptions, may be excluded from some of these rights.

To submit a privacy request or ask a question about our privacy practices, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Us section below. We may need to verify your identity before processing a request and will respond as required by applicable law.

8. Data Retention and Security

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures intended to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Website is intended for a general audience and is not designed to knowingly collect personal information directly from children through the Website without appropriate authorization where required by law.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website inappropriately, please contact us so we can review the matter and take appropriate action.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, website functionality, or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

We encourage visitors to review this page periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to submit a privacy-related request, please contact us:

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California Dermatology Group (Caderm Group)
Website: https://www.cadermgroup.com/
Email: hello@cadermgroup.com
Phone: (805) 892-8111
Text: (805) 429-8790

Santa Barbara Office
2323 Oak Park Lane, Suite 202
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

Solvang Office
2030 Viborg Road, Suite 104
Solvang, CA 93463

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