PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy describes how Next Phase Medical PLLC, doing business as Ascent TRT & Weight Loss (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website at ascenttrt.com, interact with our chat widget, or communicate with us via SMS, email, or telephone. Please read this policy carefully. By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us, request a consultation, or submit a form on our website, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (including mobile number)
  • General health inquiries or questions submitted through forms or chat
  • Appointment preferences

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we and our third-party service providers may automatically collect:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
  • Device identifiers

Information Collected Through Third-Party Tools

We use the following third-party tools on our website, which may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:
  • Google Analytics — collects anonymized website usage data to help us understand how visitors interact with our site
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) — tracks website visits and interactions to enable targeted advertising on Meta platforms
  • GoHighLevel (GHL) Chat Widget — facilitates customer support communications and may collect name, email, phone number, and message content submitted through the chat interface

Health Information

Ascent TRT & Weight Loss is a telehealth medical practice. Any protected health information (PHI) collected in connection with your medical care is governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, which is separate from this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website and marketing communications only.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and schedule consultations
  • Communicate with you about your care, appointments, and services
  • Send SMS messages related to appointment reminders, follow-ups, and service updates (see Section 4)
  • Send promotional and informational emails about our services (you may opt out at any time)
  • Improve our website and marketing efforts using analytics data
  • Comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Protect the security and integrity of our services

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • Service providers — third-party vendors who help us operate our website, practice management system, and communications (including GoHighLevel, Google, and Meta), subject to confidentiality obligations
  • Legal requirements — when required by law, court order, or governmental authority
  • Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets
  • With your consent — in any other circumstances where you have given explicit consent

SMS Communications

Important: By providing your mobile phone number and consenting to receive text messages from Ascent TRT & Weight Loss, you agree to receive SMS messages as described below.

Next Phase Medical PLLC d/b/a Ascent TRT & Weight Loss may send SMS messages to mobile numbers you provide for the following purposes:

  • Appointment reminders and scheduling confirmations
  • Follow-up communications related to your care or inquiry
  • Responses to support requests submitted through our website or chat widget
  • Service updates and informational messages

Message frequency varies based on your interactions with us. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For help, reply HELP. Opting out of SMS will not affect your ability to receive care from our practice.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We do not share your mobile phone number with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and collect analytics data. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use:

  • Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function properly
  • Analytics cookies — including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising cookies — including the Meta Pixel, to measure ad effectiveness and enable targeted advertising

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout and Meta’s ad tracking at your Facebook ad preferences.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Health information related to your medical care is retained in accordance with Texas state law and applicable federal regulations.

Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
  • Opt out of promotional emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
  • Opt out of SMS messages by replying STOP

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information below.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Next Phase Medical PLLC d/b/a Ascent TRT & Weight Loss

112 SW Thomas ST., STE 104, Burleson, TX 76028

Email: info@ascenttrt.com

Phone: (817) 580-4763

Website: ascenttrt.com

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