Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Geoffrey W. Krampitz, MD, PhD, FACS, FSSO (“we,” “our,” or “this website”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to www.krampitzsurgery.com. This Privacy Policy describes how information may be collected, used, and safeguarded when you visit this website.

This website is intended for informational and educational purposes only.

1. Information We May Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily provide through:

Appointment request forms
Referral forms
Contact forms
Email communications
Newsletter or blog subscription (if applicable)

Information submitted may include:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
General inquiry details

Please do not submit sensitive medical information through unsecured website forms or email unless specifically requested.

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Referring website
Pages visited
Date and time of access

This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and performance improvement.

2. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to:

Improve user experience
Analyze website traffic
Understand visitor behavior

Third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) may collect aggregated, anonymized information. These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain website features may not function properly.

3. Use of Information

Information collected may be used to:

Respond to inquiries
Facilitate appointment scheduling
Improve website performance
Maintain security and integrity
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell personal information.

4. Healthcare Privacy (HIPAA Notice)

This website is not a secure medical portal.

Submitting information through this website does not establish a physician–patient relationship.

If you become a patient of Sutter Health or receive care at Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, your medical information will be governed by the applicable Notice of Privacy Practices under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which is separate from this website policy.

For secure medical communication, please use your healthcare system’s secure patient portal.

5. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have the right to:

Request disclosure of categories of personal information collected
Request deletion of personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request information about data sharing practices

To submit a privacy-related request, please contact:

Office: (650) 652-8787
Email: geoffrey.krampitz@sutterhealth.org

Identity verification may be required before fulfilling requests.

We do not sell personal information as defined under California law.

6. Data Security

Reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used to protect information collected through this website. However, no internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You assume the risk associated with submitting information electronically.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites, including healthcare institutions, educational resources, or professional organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed toward children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

9. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

10. Contact Information

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

Geoffrey W. Krampitz, MD, PhD, FACS, FSSO
Sutter Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
1501 Trousdale Drive, 5th Floor
Burlingame, CA 94010
Office: (650) 652-8787
Fax: (650) 652-8770
Email: geoffrey.krampitz@sutterhealth.org