Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 15, 2026
Last Updated: June 9, 2026

BASS Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management (“BASS Bariatric,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us through our website.

This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you visit and interact with our website.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Information submitted through secure forms, contact requests, or appointment requests
Employment inquiry information
Other information you choose to provide

We may also automatically collect certain technical and website usage information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Website interactions and browsing activity
Referral sources
Approximate geographic location derived from IP address

Certain appointment request, consultation request, and patient communication forms on this website are provided through a HIPAA-compliant platform. Please use these secure forms for health-related information and appointment requests. General website contact methods, if available, should not be used to submit sensitive medical information unless specifically requested.

How We Collect Information

Information may be collected:

Directly from you when you complete secure forms, request appointments, contact us, or otherwise communicate with us
Automatically through cookies and analytics technologies
Through third-party services that support website functionality, analytics, or security

Secure Forms

Certain appointment request, consultation request, and patient communication forms on this website are provided through Paubox Forms, a HIPAA-compliant platform used to securely transmit information to BASS Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management.

Information submitted through these secure forms is transmitted directly through Paubox and is not processed through the website's standard form functionality. Submitted information is handled in accordance with applicable HIPAA requirements and our privacy and security practices.

Please use these secure forms for appointment requests and health-related communications.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Operate and secure the website
Remember user preferences
Analyze website traffic and performance
Improve website functionality and user experience
Support embedded media such as videos

Third-party services used on this website may include:

Google Analytics
Google Tag Manager
YouTube
Cloudflare
CookieYes
Paubox Forms

You may manage cookie preferences through our cookie consent tools or browser settings.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

Respond to inquiries or appointment requests
Provide requested services or information
Operate and improve the website
Monitor website analytics and performance
Maintain website security and functionality
Comply with legal obligations
Detect or prevent fraud or misuse

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

Sharing of Information

We may disclose information to trusted service providers that support our website and operations, including:

Website hosting providers
Analytics providers
Security vendors
Embedded media providers
Communication or form service providers
HIPAA-compliant form and communication providers

Information may also be disclosed:

As required by law
To protect the safety, rights, or property of BASS Bariatric
In connection with organizational restructuring or business transfers

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites or embedded content. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party services.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect personal information. Certain online forms are provided through HIPAA-compliant service providers that use encryption and other security measures to help protect information during transmission.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 through the website.

Your Privacy Choices

You may choose to:

Adjust cookie preferences
Decline cookies through browser settings
Request updates or corrections to submitted information
Opt out of certain communications

California residents may have additional rights under California law. Please review our Privacy Policy for California Residents for more information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

BASS Bariatric Surgery & Weight Management
2637 Shadelands Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94598

Email: legal@bassmedicalgroup.com