PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: February 1, 2023

At Arizona Sports Medicine, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal

and health information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data

when you interact with our website or services. By visiting our website or becoming a patient, you

agree to this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

- Name, contact details, and date of birth

- Health and medical history (as submitted during appointments or intake)

- Insurance and billing information

b. Technical Information

Our website may collect basic usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type) through cookies or

analytics tools to improve functionality.

c. Communication Records

Emails, contact forms, and messages sent to our office may be securely stored to help manage your

care and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- Provide and coordinate medical care- Schedule appointments and manage billing

- Respond to inquiries or follow-up requests

- Improve service quality and clinic operations

We do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

3. Sharing of Information

Your information may be shared with:

- Medical professionals involved in your care

- Health insurance companies as required for billing

- Third-party service providers who support clinic operations (e.g., software vendors, labs)

- Regulatory authorities as required by law

All vendors and partners are required to comply with strict confidentiality and security standards.

4. HIPAA Compliance

We comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). All health

information is handled in accordance with federal privacy and security requirements. A copy of our

full Notice of Privacy Practices is available upon request.

5. Staff Training and Privacy Oversight

All employees and contractors at Arizona Sports Medicine receive HIPAA training at hire and

annually thereafter. Additional training is conducted if new regulations or systems are introduced, or

if any error or complaint occurs.We routinely review internal policies and audit our systems to maintain compliance and high

standards of data protection.

6. Online Activity and Reviews

We are not responsible for information you choose to share publicly in online reviews or on

third-party websites. Any response we provide to public comments will never include protected

health information.

7. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be posted on our website with an

updated effective date.