The Online NP, operated by SMK Nurse Practitioner LLC, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and shared when you visit our website, theonlinenp.com, or communicate with our practice.
We may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, telephone number, and information submitted through general website inquiries.
Our website may also collect technical information such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website usage data through hosting services, cookies, and analytics technologies.
The Online NP provides telemedicine services, including medication refills, urgent care, medical weight management, and hormone therapy.
Patient intake forms, medical questionnaires, and clinical documentation are handled through Practice Better, our electronic health record and patient management platform.
Our public website directs patients to Practice Better for clinical intake. Patients should not submit sensitive medical information through general website contact forms or unsecured email.
Protected health information is subject to our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable federal and state privacy laws.
We may use personal information to:
We do not send promotional marketing emails to patients.
We may share information with service providers that support our website and business operations, subject to applicable privacy and contractual requirements.
These may include website hosting, technology, payment processing, and patient management providers.
We do not sell patient medical information. Uses and disclosures of protected health information are governed by our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices and applicable law.
Our website may use cookies and analytics technologies to understand website traffic, improve functionality, and evaluate website performance.
The information collected depends on the technologies enabled on our website. Visitors may be able to manage cookies through their browser settings or any available website privacy controls.
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.
Clinical information is handled through designated patient-care systems rather than general website inquiry forms.
No internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or other actions concerning your personal information.
Patients also have specific rights concerning protected health information under HIPAA and applicable state laws. These rights are explained in our separate HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
To submit a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.
Our website may contain links to external services, including Practice Better.
Third-party websites and platforms may maintain their own privacy policies and security practices. We encourage visitors to review those policies when using external services.
Our public website is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly solicit personal information from children under 13 through general website forms.
Information concerning minors who receive healthcare services is handled according to applicable healthcare privacy and consent laws.
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our operations, technology, or legal requirements.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
SMK Nurse Practitioner LLC
Doing Business As: The Online NP
Privacy Contact: Stephanie Kowatch, MSN, FNP-C
Email: stephanie@theonlinenp.com
Phone: (775) 285-6411
Mailing Address:
3495 Lakeside Dr., #1448
Reno, NV 89509
Website: https://theonlinenp.com
For questions about protected health information, please also review our HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices.
SMK Nurse Practitioner LLC, DBA The Online NP
The Online NP uses cookies and analytics technologies to help us understand website traffic and improve your browsing experience. You may accept or decline optional tracking cookies. For more information about how we handle personal information, please review our Privacy Policy. Patient medical information is collected separately through our designated patient portal.