Privacy Policy

Sexton Functional Medicine
Last Updated: August 3, 2026

Introduction

Sexton Functional Medicine (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website, communicate with us, schedule appointments, or use our services. By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website, we may collect personal information (name, email, phone number, mailing address, appointment requests, health information you voluntarily provide, and payment information processed through secure third-party processors) and automatically collected information (IP address, browser, device, operating system, pages visited, date and time, referring website, general location, and website usage statistics).

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to respond to inquiries, schedule appointments, provide services, communicate regarding appointments, process payments, improve our website and services, send newsletters if you opt in, respond to customer service requests, and comply with legal requirements.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or provide your email address, we may occasionally send educational articles, practice updates, announcements, and promotional offers. You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link in our emails.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, understand website traffic, improve performance, and analyze visitor behavior.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may use trusted third-party providers for appointment scheduling, payment processing, electronic health records, email communications, analytics, laboratory services, and supplement fulfillment.

Payment Information

Payments are securely processed through third-party payment processors. Sexton Functional Medicine does not store complete credit card information on its servers.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards including SSL encryption, secure servers, password protection, limited access, and industry-standard security practices.

Protected Health Information (HIPAA)

If you become a patient, certain medical information may be protected under HIPAA. Please do not submit sensitive medical information through standard website forms or email unless instructed. Patients receive a separate Notice of Privacy Practices.

No Doctor–Patient Relationship

Using this website or contacting our office does not establish a doctor–patient relationship. A professional relationship begins only after both parties agree to care and required documentation has been completed.

Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may disclose information when required by law, to protect rights or safety, prevent fraud, or to trusted service providers assisting our practice.

Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18 years of age.

Illinois Privacy Rights

Illinois residents may have additional privacy rights under applicable law. Contact us to request updates or corrections to your information.

Your Choices

You may request to update or correct your information, unsubscribe from marketing emails, or request deletion where legally permitted.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted with a revised Last Updated date.

Contact Us

Sexton Functional Medicine
Website: drclintsexton.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (630) 338-2125