Privacy Policy

The Foot Doc — Arizona Foot & Ankle Specialists ("The Foot Doc," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website thefootdocaz.com and interact with our practice.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect information you voluntarily submit, including:

• Name, email address, and phone number (via appointment request or contact forms)
• Preferred office location and reason for visit
• Any notes or messages you include with a form submission

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, our servers and third-party analytics tools may automatically collect:

• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type, operating system, and device type
• Pages visited, time spent on each page, and referring URL
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to appointment requests and patient inquiries
• Schedule and confirm consultations at our Chandler or Phoenix offices
• Improve the content, functionality, and user experience of our website
• Send administrative communications related to your appointment
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal obligations
• Protect against fraud, unauthorized activity, and security threats

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

3. HIPAA Notice

The Foot Doc is a HIPAA-covered entity. Protected Health Information (PHI) you share with us as part of your medical care is governed by our separately maintained Notice of Privacy Practices, which is provided to patients at the time of their first visit and is available upon request at either office location.

Information submitted through our website contact or appointment forms is not transmitted through a HIPAA-compliant channel and should not contain sensitive medical details. Please call our office directly at (480) 744-6234 for any clinical questions.

4. Disclosure of Information

We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: Third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery) and who are contractually obligated to protect your data.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of practice assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• Protection of rights: When we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of our practice, our patients, or others.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics). Data is aggregated and anonymized.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time; however, doing so may limit some site functionality. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit Google's opt-out page.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites, including our patient portal (AdvancedMD), Google Maps, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their individual privacy policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access or request a copy of information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information, subject to legal retention requirements
• Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us