{"id":96,"date":"2026-04-15T13:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T13:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expressmedspa.com\/?page_id=96"},"modified":"2026-04-15T14:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T14:09:39","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/expressmedspa.com\/index.php\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"cs-content\" class=\"cs-content\"><div class=\"x-section e96-e1 m2o-0\"><span class=\"x-image e96-e2 m2o-1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/expressmedspa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Facebook-facial-spa-botox-xeomin-anti-aging-services-frankfort-il-express-med-spa.jpg\" width=\"425\" height=\"180\" alt=\"Placeholder Image\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/span><div class=\"x-div x-container max width e96-e3 m2o-2\"><div class=\"x-text x-text-headline e96-e4 m2o-3\"><div class=\"x-text-content\"><div class=\"x-text-content-text\">\n<h1 class=\"x-text-content-text-primary\">Privacy Policy Express Med Spas<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"x-text x-content e96-e5 m2o-4\"><p><strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> January 1, 2023<br \/>\n<strong>Last Updated:<\/strong> February 1, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Your privacy is important to us. At <strong>Express Med Spas<\/strong>, we are committed to protecting your personal information and using it responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your information across all Express Med Spas locations and through our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/expressmedspas.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/expressmedspas.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>By using our website or services, you consent to our collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>1. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n<h3>a. <strong>Information You Provide Voluntarily<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We collect personal information when you:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Book an appointment online or in person<\/li>\n \t<li>Fill out contact or inquiry forms<\/li>\n \t<li>Sign up for promotional emails or SMS messages<\/li>\n \t<li>Participate in events, promotions, or surveys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This may include:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Name, phone number, email, and address<\/li>\n \t<li>Date of birth or age<\/li>\n \t<li>Skin type, health concerns, or treatment preferences<\/li>\n \t<li>Photos submitted for consultation<\/li>\n \t<li>Payment and billing details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>b. <strong>Information We Collect Automatically<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>When you visit our website, we may collect:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>IP address, browser type, device info<\/li>\n \t<li>Referring site or search terms<\/li>\n \t<li>Time spent on pages and click behavior<\/li>\n \t<li>Geo-location (approximate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We use tools such as cookies, pixels, and analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel).<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>2. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n<p>We use your information to:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Schedule appointments and provide spa services<\/li>\n \t<li>Send appointment reminders and confirmations<\/li>\n \t<li>Deliver promotional text messages and emails (only with your consent)<\/li>\n \t<li>Respond to questions and customer service requests<\/li>\n \t<li>Improve website functionality and user experience<\/li>\n \t<li>Conduct marketing performance analysis<\/li>\n \t<li>Comply with legal and regulatory obligations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We may also use de-identified or aggregate data to improve our services and advertising strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>3. Marketing Communications &amp; Consent<\/h2>\n<p>With your express consent, we may send you:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Exclusive offers, discounts, or giveaways<\/li>\n \t<li>Seasonal promotions or event invitations<\/li>\n \t<li>Service or location updates<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1515\">\n<p data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1515\">Consent to receive SMS is not required to make a purchase or book an appointment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<p data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1637\">We only send SMS messages to people who have affirmatively opted in through a checkbox or written intake authorization.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may unsubscribe at any time by replying \u201cSTOP\u201d to any SMS or by using the unsubscribe link in any email. Opting out will not affect appointment confirmations or service-related messages.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies<\/h2>\n<p>We use <strong>first-party<\/strong> and <strong>third-party<\/strong> cookies to:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Analyze website traffic and behavior<\/li>\n \t<li>Tailor content and promotional offers<\/li>\n \t<li>Run retargeting campaigns through platforms like Facebook or Google<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some functionality on our site.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>5. Online Behavioral Advertising<\/h2>\n<p>We may use interest-based advertising and remarketing, which allows third-party vendors to show our ads on websites across the Internet based on your past visits to our website.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to opt out of behaviorally targeted ads, you can use tools like:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/myadcenter.google.com\/u\/1\/home\">YourAdChoices<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/adssettings.google.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Ad Settings<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><strong>Facebook:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ads\/preferences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Ad Preferences<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>6. Social Media &amp; Reviews<\/h2>\n<p>If you post publicly about your experience with Express Med Spas on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, or Google, we may share your comment or review (with attribution) on our website or marketing materials. You may request removal of a post by contacting us.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>7. Data Security<\/h2>\n<p>We implement technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data from loss, theft, or unauthorized access. Our website transmits information securely using HTTPS encryption. However, no internet transmission is ever 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute protection.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8. Information Sharing<\/b><\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,0\">We do not sell your personal information.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,1\">We may share your data with:<\/p>\n\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"5,2\">\n \t<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0,0\">Service providers (booking platforms, SMS\/email services, payment processors)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,1,0\">Legal authorities, when required by law<\/p>\n<\/li>\n \t<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,2,2,0\">Successors in the event of a business merger, acquisition, or restructuring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,3\">These partners are required to handle your data securely and only for authorized business purposes.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"5,4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5,4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mobile Information Sharing:<\/b> <b data-path-to-node=\"5,4\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">No mobile information will be shared with third parties\/affiliates for marketing\/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>9. HIPAA &amp; Medical Privacy<\/h2>\n<p>If you provide health-related information during your treatment or consultation, it is protected under HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Your information is kept confidential and only shared with providers directly involved in your care.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>10. Children\u2019s Privacy<\/h2>\n<p>Express Med Spas does not knowingly collect or solicit data from individuals under 13 years of age. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"auto\">We manage all SMS communications through HIPAA-compliant systems and do not include protected health information (PHI) in promotional messages without your explicit authorization.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>11. Your Rights<\/h2>\n<p>You may:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n \t<li>Request access to your data<\/li>\n \t<li>Update or correct your information<\/li>\n \t<li>Withdraw your SMS\/email consent at any time<\/li>\n \t<li>Request deletion of personal data (unless required for legal, medical, or operational purposes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To make a request, email us at Care@expressmedspas.com or call\u00a0 (877) 363-3772.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>12. Third-Party Links<\/h2>\n<p>Our website may include links to third-party services or platforms (e.g., booking systems, review sites, or social media). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>13. Policy Updates<\/h2>\n<p>We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website. Continued use of our site and services indicates your acceptance of these changes.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2>14. Contact Us<\/h2>\n<p>If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Express Med Spas<\/strong><br \/>\n707 W Jefferson St<br \/>\nShorewood, IL 60404<br \/>\n(877) 363-3772<br \/>\nCare@expressmedspas.com<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Privacy Policy Express Med SpasEffective Date: January 1, 2023 Last Updated: February 1, 2026 Your privacy is important to us. At Express Med Spas, we are committed to protecting your personal information and using it responsibly. 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