Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 18, 2026
Della Forma – Carissa Patete, M.D. ("Della Forma," "we," "us") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through our website, social media, and online advertising, and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
Information you give us: When you fill out a contact form, request an appointment, sign up for updates, or submit a lead form through Facebook or Instagram ads, we may collect your name, phone number, email address, and the services you're interested in.
Information collected automatically: Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site, such as pages visited, device and browser type, and general location.
Please do not submit detailed medical information through our website forms or social media. Medical information you share during your care is handled under our separate Notice of Privacy Practices, as required by HIPAA.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to respond to inquiries and appointment requests, contact you about services you've asked about, send appointment reminders and practice updates (you can opt out at any time), improve our website and advertising, and comply with legal obligations.
3. Text Messages and Calls
If you give us your phone number, you agree that we may call or text you about your inquiry or appointment. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out of text messages at any time.
4. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our practice and website (such as scheduling, email, and website hosting providers), with advertising platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram) when you interact with our ads, or when required by law.
5. Advertising and Social Media
We advertise on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. If you submit a lead form through one of these platforms, the platform shares the information you entered with us. Your use of those platforms is also governed by their own privacy policies.
6. Cookies and Your Choices
You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies. You can manage ad preferences in your Facebook and Instagram settings. You can unsubscribe from our emails using the link in any email, or contact us to be removed from our list.
7. Data Security and Retention
We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information. We keep it only as long as needed for the purposes above or as required by law.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.
9. Your Rights
You may ask to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you by contacting us using the details below.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above shows when it was last revised.
11. Contact Us
Della Forma – Carissa Patete, M.D.
213 Palermo Pl, Venice, FL 34285
Phone: 941-485-7783
Email: info@dellaformamd.com