Gators Spine & Wellness Clinic (“Gators Spine & Wellness Clinic,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when you visit our website, contact our office, or request an appointment.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide through our website, including when you request an appointment or contact our office.
This may include:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Service or treatment of interest
- Information included in messages or inquiries submitted through our website
- Other information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, and general website usage information.
2. Health Information
Because Gators Spine & Wellness Clinic provides chiropractic and wellness services, information submitted through the website may potentially contain health-related information.
Please do not submit highly sensitive medical information through a general website contact or appointment form unless specifically requested by the clinic. Information submitted through the website may be used to respond to your inquiry or appointment request and to determine how we can best assist you.
The clinic’s handling of patient health information may also be governed by applicable federal and state healthcare privacy requirements, including HIPAA where applicable.
This website Privacy Policy does not replace or constitute the clinic’s Notice of Privacy Practices for protected health information.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use information collected through the website to:
- Respond to questions and inquiries
- Contact you regarding an appointment request
- Provide information about our services
- Communicate with you about your requested care or services
- Improve our website, services, and patient experience
- Maintain website security and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We will use personal information only for legitimate business and healthcare-related purposes consistent with the information provided and applicable law.
4. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with service providers and third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our website or provide requested services. These may include:
- Website hosting providers
- Website forms and communication platforms
- Appointment scheduling or management services
- Email or communications providers
- Website analytics or security providers
- Professional, legal, or regulatory advisors when necessary
- Government authorities or other parties when required by law
Where applicable, information involving patient care will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy and healthcare requirements.
5. Website Forms
Our website includes forms that allow visitors to request appointments and contact the clinic.
Information submitted through these forms may be transmitted to Gators Spine & Wellness Clinic and/or service providers that help us operate the website and process communications.
Please avoid including unnecessary sensitive medical information in website form submissions.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to provide essential website functionality, understand how visitors use the website, improve website performance, and maintain security.
Third-party services used on the website, such as analytics, embedded content, maps, or other functionality, may also use cookies or similar technologies.
You may be able to control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
7. Google Maps and Third-Party Services
Our website may include Google Maps or other third-party services to provide location and navigation information.
When you interact with third-party services embedded on our website, those providers may collect information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
We encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party services you use through our website.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
If you submit information through our website, you understand that internet-based transmission carries some inherent security risks.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, to provide requested services, maintain appropriate business and healthcare records, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
10. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain information.
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.
For requests concerning protected health information, additional procedures and rights may apply under applicable healthcare privacy laws and the clinic’s Notice of Privacy Practices.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us through the website, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
12. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services, website functionality, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us:
Gators Spine & Wellness Clinic
3201 SW 42nd St, Suite 130
Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 776-8899
Email: info@gatorsspine.com
15. Notice Regarding Medical Information
The information provided on this website is intended for general informational purposes and does not create a doctor-patient relationship.
For information regarding the privacy of protected health information maintained by the clinic as part of patient care, please refer to the clinic’s applicable Notice of Privacy Practices or contact the clinic directly.