Department of Radiology Department of Radiology
Department of Radiology
Privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12 June 2025

 

1. Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how the UC San Diego Department of Radiology (“we,” “our,” “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit or interact with this website (“Site”).

 

2. Information We Collect

  • Information You Provide: Name, email, phone, mailing address, appointment or referral details, donation information, or other data you voluntarily submit through forms, surveys, or email.
  • Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs collected via server logs and analytics tools.
  • Cookies & Similar Technologies: Small files stored on your device to remember preferences, enable core functionality, and analyze Site usage (see separate Cookie Notice).

 

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, or process donations.
  • To personalize content and improve the Site’s layout, performance, and usability.
  • To conduct aggregate analytics, monitor traffic patterns, and detect security threats.
  • To comply with federal and state legal requirements and University of California policies.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of patients, visitors, and the University community.

 

4. Sharing & Disclosure

  • We do not sell or rent your personal information.
  • Data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., web hosting, analytics, payment processors) under strict confidentiality agreements.
  • Information may be disclosed when required by law, court order, or to meet regulatory or accreditation obligations.
  • Limited data may be shared within UC San Diego Health for coordinated patient care or operational purposes, in compliance with HIPAA and UC policies.

 

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards—such as encryption, access controls, and staff training—to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy or as legally required by federal or California record-keeping laws.

 

7. Your Choices & Rights

  • You may decline or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some Site features may not function properly.
  • You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold, subject to limited legal exceptions.
  • California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA); contact us for details.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have done so, we will delete the data or seek verifiable parental consent.

 

9. International Visitors

By using the Site, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in the United States, where data-protection laws may differ from those in your country.

 

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

 

11. Contact Us

Privacy questions or requests? Email privacy-officer@ucsd.edu or write to:
UC San Diego Health Privacy Officer
9500 Gilman Dr. #0958, La Jolla, CA 92093
Phone: (858) 657-7000