Disclaimer & Privacy Policy

Legal Disclaimer

This website strives to advance our mission of providing excellence in medical education about fertility treatment and patient care. Unless otherwise indicated, this website and its contents are the property of West Coast Fertility Centers, an independently operated fertility center in Fountain Valley, California. This website has been funded exclusively by Dr. David G. Diaz and West Coast Fertility Centers. and it is protected, without limitation, pursuant to U.S. and foreign copyright and trademark laws. No sponsorships or funding from an affiliated company have been accepted to publish this site and we do not host any advertisement on this site. West Coast Fertility Centers makes no representations or warranties with respect to this website or its contents or any website with which it is linked. All information is provided for use "as is".

IN NO EVENT SHALL WEST COAST FERTILITY CENTERS. OR ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, SUPPLIERS, OR CONTRACTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY COMPENSATORY, INCIDENTAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF INCOME OR PROFIT, LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES, OR OTHER LOSSES OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER, EVEN IF FROZEN EGG BANK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR LOSSES, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS WEBSITE OR ANY WEBSITE WITH WHICH IT IS LINKED.

Medical Disclaimer

The materials provided at this site are reviewed regularly by Dr. David G. Diaz and are for educational and informational purposes only. The information is not intended for use as diagnosis or treatment of a health problem or as a substitute for consulting a licensed medical professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you've read on the WCFC's ivfbaby.com website. We encourage visitors to confirm the information contained herein with other sources and review the fertility treatment information carefully with their professional health care provider. While we make every effort to keep this information timely and current as possible, errors can occur.  To offer comments about this website contact us by email, letter or by phone at (714) 513-1399.

Our Privacy Policy

West Coast Fertility Centers is committed to respecting your privacy. This is required by Privacy Regulations created as a result of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Online Contact Forms

You may choose to share information with us through interactive forms on our website. For example, you may submit a request for an appointment to us online through our website. The use of these forms is voluntary and the information you submit is forwarded to representatives of West Coast Fertility Centers. who are best suited to review and act upon the information provided.

Since the form messages are transmitted over the Internet, West Coast Fertility Centers. cannot assure that the messages are completely secure. If you are uncomfortable with such risks, you may decide not to use the online forms to communicate with West Coast Fertility Centers. You must be aware that the messages may be delayed or undelivered.

We also have access to the following categories of information regarding you and your visit to the Site.

IP Address

We record the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer when you visit the Site. The IP address does not identify you personally, but it is what allows us to maintain communications with you as you move about the Site.

Cookies

We also collect information about your use of the Site through cookies and similar technology. A "cookie" is a unique numeric code that we transfer to your computer so that we can keep track of your interests and preferences and recognize you as a return visitor to the Site. Cookie technology allows us to collect "clickstream" data, which is not personally identifying information, but which reflects your activities on the Site, including your interest in certain site categories. We do not share tracking information with unaffiliated companies, and we do not allow other companies to place cookies on our sites.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information about your use of the services and activities on the Site to monitor user traffic patterns and try to analyze what our users prefer so that we may continually improve the site's usefulness to the public.

We do not sell or otherwise distribute or divulge any information, including identity, regarding our patients or website visitors.  We will not release patient information for monetary gain.

For More Information or to report a Problem

If you have any questions or would like additional information about West Coast Fertility Centers.'s privacy practices you may contact our Privacy Officer.  If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with our Privacy Officer or to any governmental agency regarding HIPAA compliance.  There will be no retaliation for filing a complaint.

Changes in Our Privacy Policy

We will occasionally update this privacy statement. For material changes to this statement, we will notify you by placing a prominent notice on the website.

Last update: July 24, 2009