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Last updated: April 1, 2025 

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🔒 Legal Privacy Notice

At Bariatrics Mexico – Dr. Cesar Sepulveda, we are committed to protecting the personal data of our patients, users, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, storage, and protection of personal information, in compliance with the Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP).

Access to and use of this website implies acceptance of this policy. If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at: 📧 info@bariatrics-mexico.com

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This policy explains how Bariatrics Mexico collects, uses, and protects your personal data in compliance with Mexican data protection laws.

• Full name

• Age, gender, weight, and height

• Contact information (email, phone number)

• Medical history provided via forms

• Contact or scheduling preferences

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Purpose of Data Collection
The information is used for:

• Personalized medical evaluation

• Surgical scheduling and follow-up

• Creation of a clinical record

• Pre/postoperative coordination and communication

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Data Security
Your data is protected with technical and administrative safeguards, accessible only by Dr. Cesar Sepulveda and authorized personnel.
Your data will not be sold or shared with third parties without your consent.

Protection of Minors
We do not collect data from minors without the consent of a legal guardian.

Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this policy. Any updates will be published in this section.

Compliance Clause – COFEPRIS and PROFECO
Bariatrics Mexico respects privacy rights in accordance with the law and complies with COFEPRIS and PROFECO guidelines. Under no circumstances will medical care be conditioned upon the provision of unauthorized data or used for unrelated purposes.

COFEPRIS Registration

• Operating License: 2219015036X00069

• Advertising Notice – Social Media: 2519012002A00318

• Advertising Notice – Website: 2519012002A00319

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Basis of Our Privacy Policy
Our Privacy Policy is a formal statement that explains how we collect, use, process, disclose, and protect personal data from patients and visitors to this website. It reflects our commitment to confidentiality and the responsible use of information, as well as the mechanisms we apply to ensure security and legal compliance.

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⚖️ Legal Obligations and Data Protection
The Privacy Policy of Bariatrics Mexico – Dr. Cesar Sepulveda establishes the guidelines regarding:

• What personal data we collect

• How and why we collect it

• Our practices for storing and, if necessary, responsibly sharing data

• Patients' privacy rights (including ARCO rights)

• Special protection for minors' data

• Security mechanisms to ensure confidentiality and authorized use

For more information or to exercise your rights, you may contact us at:
📧 info@bariatrics-mexico.com

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🔒 Privacy Policy – Health Insurance Data
In compliance with the LFPDPPP, we inform you that by providing information related to private medical insurance, you authorize its use exclusively for administrative and medical purposes.

Collected Data
We may request the following:

• Full name of the policyholder and/or insured

• Policy number

• Insurance validity

• Insurance company

• Type of plan or coverage

• Authorization letter or pre-approval

• Medical procedure information (diagnosis, estimate, hospital)

• Official ID and proof of address (if applicable)

Purpose of Use
The data will be used exclusively to:

• Validate insurance coverage with the corresponding insurer

• Coordinate authorizations with hospitals and treating physicians

• Generate medical cost estimates and invoices

• Support the reimbursement process in case of direct payment by the patient

• Fulfill legal and administrative obligations

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Data Transfer
Data may be shared only with hospitals, insurers, and accountants/invoicing personnel involved in the patient's medical care or financial processing.
Data will not be transferred to third parties for advertising or used for purposes other than those described herein.

Patient Responsibility
The patient is responsible for providing truthful and up-to-date insurance information. If any omission or error prevents timely validation of insurance, the patient will be considered financially responsible for the direct payment of contracted medical services.

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Bariatrics Mexico is committed to continuously reviewing this policy to ensure it remains up-to-date with legal and technological changes.

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