Last Updated: May 14, 2026
This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) describes how GastricBypass.com (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, processes, and retains your Personal Information when you use the website gastricbypass.com and any related GastricBypass.com websites and services, whether accessed via personal computer, mobile device, tablet, or other means.
Section 1 of this Policy also serves as our Notice at Collection for California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
Table of Contents
- Notice at Collection; Collection and Use of Personal Information
- Sources of Your Personal Information
- Disclosures of Personal Information
- Your Choices Regarding Your Personal Information
- Other Consumer Rights in California
- Security of Personal Information
- Other Important Information
- Minor Children
- Contact Us
1. Notice at Collection; Collection and Use of Personal Information
We collect two types of information: Personal Information and Other Information.
Personal Information is any information that identifies or can be used to identify you, relates to or is reasonably linked with you, or that may be sensitive. GastricBypass.com’s policy is to allow users to access information on this Website without providing personally identifiable information. We do not collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it to us (for example, by submitting a contact form).
The table below summarizes the categories of Personal Information we have collected over the past 12 months, the purposes for collection and use, and how long we retain each category. To opt-out of the sale or sharing of your information, please visit our Your Privacy Choices page.
| Categories of Personal Information Collected | Business Purposes for Collection and Use |
|---|---|
| Personal Identifiers — such as your name, email address, and phone number, collected if you voluntarily submit a contact form or inquiry. | We do not sell or share your Personal Identifiers. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiries and provide you with information you have requested about weight-loss surgery resources and providers. |
| Device, Internet, and Network Activity Information; Online Identifiers — including IP address, browser type, domain names, access times, referring website addresses, cookie IDs, Device ID, and usage data collected through cookies and web beacons. | We use this information to operate and improve our Website, analyze usage statistics, and track responses to our communications. We do not share your personal information with third parties except: (i) as required by law or legal process; (ii) in response to a subpoena or other legal request; or (iii) to protect the rights, property, or safety of GastricBypass.com, our staff, or others. |
Additional Uses
We may also use all Personal Information listed above as necessary to: enforce our policies or agreements; protect against unauthorized access to our systems; comply with laws, court orders, and regulations; perform audits; conduct research and analytics; and prevent or investigate fraud.
Aggregate or De-identified Information
We may collect, use, and share information that does not identify you (including aggregated or de-identified data) except as prohibited by applicable law. We will maintain and use de-identified information in de-identified form and will not attempt to re-identify it.
Retention
We will retain your Personal Information for as long as needed to carry out the purposes described in this Policy, or as otherwise required by law. Where we no longer have a continuing purpose to process your Personal Information, we will delete or anonymize it, or securely store and isolate it until deletion is possible.
2. Sources of Your Personal Information
We collect and obtain information from the following sources:
- You. Information you voluntarily provide via our contact form, email, or direct communication with us.
- Service Providers and Contractors. Vendors such as website developers, analytics providers, and other technology and service providers that collect information on our behalf. We only allow these parties to use your Personal Information to provide services to us and as otherwise permitted by law.
- Cookies and Similar Technologies. We use cookies, web beacons, and embedded scripts to help us recognize your device, analyze Website usage, and respond to your preferences. You can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center; however, disabling cookies may limit certain functionality.
3. Disclosures of Personal Information to Other Entities
During the past 12 months, we have disclosed Personal Information to the following categories of parties for business purposes:
- Service Providers and Contractors. We disclose all categories of Personal Information listed above with service providers who process it on our behalf for purposes such as data analytics, website hosting, and technical support. These parties are bound to use your information only as directed by GastricBypass.com.
- Third-Party Advertising Partners. We may disclose Device, Internet, and Network Activity Information and Online Identifiers with advertising and marketing partners to serve interest-based advertisements on this and other websites.
- Government Authorities. We may disclose all categories of Personal Information to government authorities in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
- Business Successors. We may transfer all categories of Personal Information to an acquirer, assignee, or successor in connection with a sale, merger, or reorganization of GastricBypass.com.
- At Your Request. We may disclose Personal Information as directed by you or with your consent.
4. Your Choices Regarding Your Personal Information
A. Your U.S. State Privacy Rights (CCPA and Applicable State Laws)
If you are a California resident, you may have the following rights under the CCPA and other applicable state privacy laws:
- Access and Disclosure. Request (up to twice per 12-month period) the categories and specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected about you, the sources, purposes, and parties with whom we shared it, and a portable copy.
- Correction and Deletion. Request that we correct inaccurate Personal Information or delete Personal Information we hold about you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Do Not Sell or Share / Opt-Out of Targeted Advertising. Request that we not sell or share your Personal Information for targeted behavioral advertising. To opt out, email us at contact@gastricbypass.com or visit our Your Privacy Choices page.
- Opt-Out Preference Signals / Global Privacy Control. We honor opt-out preference signals (e.g., GPC) submitted through supported browsers or extensions and will apply the opt-out to the associated device and browser.
- Sensitive Personal Information. You have the right to limit our use of Sensitive Personal Information to purposes necessary to perform the services you have requested. To exercise this right, email us at contact@gastricbypass.com.
- No Financial Incentive. We do not offer financial incentives for sharing your Personal Information.
- No Discrimination. GastricBypass.com will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.
How to Submit a Request
You may exercise any of the above rights by emailing us at contact@gastricbypass.com. We will confirm receipt within 10 business days and respond to verifiable requests within 45 days (extendable by an additional 45 days with notice). We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity before responding.
Authorized Agents
You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf. Your authorized agent may provide a written power of attorney executed by you, or we may require your direct verification and confirmation that you authorized the agent. Contact us at contact@gastricbypass.com to initiate an authorized agent request.
Appeals
You may have the right to appeal our decisions regarding your Consumer rights requests. Contact us at contact@gastricbypass.com to request an appeal.
B. Tracking Technologies
You may opt out of Google Analytics data collection at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You may learn more about interest-based advertising and opt-out options at aboutads.info/choices (DAA) or networkadvertising.org/choices (NAI).
Most browsers allow you to manage or delete cookies through your settings. You may also use our cookie preference center to adjust your preferences at any time. Opt-outs are device- and browser-specific.
5. Other Consumer Rights in California
Shine the Light
California residents may request, once per year, whether we have shared Personal Information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. Email us at contact@gastricbypass.com indicating you are a California resident making a “Shine the Light” inquiry.
Right to Erasure (Under-18 Minors)
California residents under 18 who are registered with our Site may request removal of content or information they have posted. Email us at contact@gastricbypass.com with “California Under 18 Content Removal Request” in the subject line. We will make reasonable good-faith efforts to remove the content from prospective public view, subject to legal obligations.
6. Security of Personal Information
We incorporate commercially reasonable safeguards to help protect and secure your Personal Information, including securing servers in a controlled, secure environment protected from unauthorized access. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You use our Website and provide information at your own risk. We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary or relevant for the purposes described in this Policy, including legal compliance, dispute resolution, and contract enforcement.
7. Other Important Information
Notice of Changes to Our Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy is subject to change. When we post changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.
Health Information Notice
GastricBypass.com has no control over your health information once it is forwarded to a health service provider. You are advised not to share personal medical information you wish to keep confidential. Information you provide on this Website is not protected under confidentiality laws that protect physician-patient communications. Health service providers are required by law to comply with applicable privacy laws including HIPAA; however, GastricBypass.com expressly disclaims all liability for any disclosure of your health information by any health service provider.
Links to Other Sites
This Policy does not address the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our Website. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those sites. The inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement.
Jurisdiction — United States Only
This Website is controlled and operated by GastricBypass.com from the United States and is not intended to be subject to the laws or jurisdiction of any state, country, or territory other than the United States.
8. Minor Children
Our Website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us at contact@gastricbypass.com and we will take steps to remove that information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
GastricBypass.com
18000 Studebaker Rd., Suite 700
Cerritos, California 90703
Phone: 877-229-0222
Email: contact@gastricbypass.com