Last Modified: June 23, 2026
Lauren K. Rangel, MD, PA d/b/a Rangel Dermatology (“Rangel Dermatology,” “Practice,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website located at https://rangelderm.com (the “Website”) to provide information regarding our dermatology services and to facilitate patient communications, appointment requests, patient portal access, and other healthcare-related services.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access or use our Website, communicate with us electronically, submit inquiries, request appointments, access patient resources, or otherwise interact with our Practice.
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through the Website, email communications, text messaging communications, patient portals, and other electronic interactions with our Practice.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using our Website or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use the Website.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Our Website is intended for current and prospective patients, referring providers, vendors, and individuals seeking information regarding Rangel Dermatology and our services.
Patients may use our Website and affiliated platforms to:
As a healthcare provider, we may collect and maintain information that constitutes Protected Health Information (“PHI”) under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”).
The collection, use, and disclosure of PHI in connection with the provision of medical care is further governed by our Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable federal and Florida law.
Any health information submitted through appointment requests, patient communications, patient portals, uploaded photographs, or other healthcare interactions may become part of your medical record.
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Depending on your interaction with our Practice, we may collect Protected Health Information necessary to:
We may automatically collect:
We may use:
We may implement tools such as Google Analytics and Google Ads technologies in the future to better understand Website usage and improve user experience.
We may receive information from:
We collect information:
We may use information to:
We may also use de-identified or aggregated information for analytics and operational improvement.
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
Most browsers allow you to disable cookies; however, some Website functionality may be affected.
We currently do not respond to Do Not Track browser signals.
Rangel Dermatology utilizes third-party service providers, including Klara Technologies, Inc. (“Klara”) and Modernizing Medicine, Inc. (“ModMed”), to facilitate patient communications, including:
By providing your mobile phone number or email address and consenting to receive electronic communications, you agree that we may communicate with you electronically regarding your care and our services.
Message frequency may vary. Message and data rates may apply.
You may opt out of non-essential text communications at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP or contact our office.
We do not sell your mobile phone number, email address, or SMS consent information and do not share such information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Klara and ModMed may process information on our behalf as service providers and business associates pursuant to applicable law and contractual obligations, including HIPAA.
Electronic communications may contain health-related information. Although we employ reasonable safeguards, no method of electronic communication is completely secure.
We may disclose information:
We do not sell personal information.
We maintain administrative, physical, and technical safeguards designed to protect personal information and Protected Health Information in accordance with HIPAA and applicable law.
While we use reasonable safeguards, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
In the event of a data breach involving personal information, we will comply with the Florida Information Protection Act and other applicable laws.
We retain personal information and medical records in accordance with applicable federal and Florida law, professional standards, contractual obligations, and legitimate business needs.
Information may be securely deleted, de-identified, or anonymized when no longer required.
The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third parties.
You may:
Certain requests involving Protected Health Information are governed by HIPAA and our Notice of Privacy Practices.
We prohibit users under 13 from using the Services. As such, we do not expect to collect information, including personal information as defined by the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, from children under the age of 13.
If you are a parent or guardian of a child under the age of 13 and believe he or she has disclosed personal information to us, you may contact us at info@rangelderm.com, Attn: Privacy, to request that we delete and stop use of that information. If we learn that we have received any information directly from a child under age 13 without first receiving his or her parent’s verified consent, we will use that information only to respond directly to that child (or his or her parent or legal guardian) to inform the child that he or she cannot use the Services. We will then subsequently delete that child’s information.
From time to time, Rangel Dermatology may participate in research activities or clinical studies. Any use or disclosure of Protected Health Information for research purposes will be conducted in accordance with HIPAA, applicable law, and appropriate patient authorization requirements.
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will become effective upon posting to this Website.
Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of those changes.
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Lauren K. Rangel, MD, PA d/b/a Rangel Dermatology
Attn: Privacy Officer
8950 SW 74th Ct, Suite 2001
Miami, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 367-8442
Email: info@rangelderm.com
