Effective Date: May 23, 2025

Company: AJ Podiatry, PC – Podiatrist & Foot Surgeon
Website: https://ajpodiatry.com

1. Introduction

AJ Podiatry, PC – Podiatrist & Foot Surgeon (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values and respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your Personal Data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your Personal Data when you visit our Website.

2. Definitions

• Personal Data: Any information relating to an identifiable person (such as name, phone, email, medical information).
  
• Cookies: Small data files stored on your device when visiting a website to enhance user experience and analyze web usage.
  
• Website: Our official website located at https://ajpodiatry.com.
  
• GDPR: General Data Protection Regulation, applicable to residents of the European Economic Area (EEA).
  
• CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act, applicable to California residents.
  
• HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which regulates medical information privacy.
  

3. Information We Collect

We collect information including but not limited to:

• Personal Data: Name, email, phone number, provided through our contact form or email.
  
• Medical Information: Health information voluntarily provided during consultation requests or appointments.
  
• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, visit duration, collected using Cookies and analytics software.

4. How We Use Your Information

Collected data is used to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested services.
• Schedule and manage appointments.
  
• Provide professional medical and podiatric services.
  
• Improve Website functionality and user experience.
  
• Comply with relevant legal obligations, including HIPAA.

5. Google Analytics

Our Website utilizes Google Analytics, a service by Google, Inc., to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather anonymous data about how visitors interact with our Website.

To learn more about how Google uses data, visit:

https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

To opt-out of Google Analytics tracking, visit:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. GDPR Compliance

If you reside in the EEA, your rights under GDPR include:

• Accessing your Personal Data.
  
• Requesting correction or deletion of data.
  
• Limiting or objecting to processing of your data.
  
• Requesting data portability.
  
• Withdrawing consent at any time.

7. CCPA Compliance

For California residents, the CCPA provides the following rights:

• Knowing the Personal Data we collect about you and how it is used.
  
• Requesting deletion of your Personal Data.
  
• Opting out of the sale of your data (Note: we do not sell your Personal Data).

8. HIPAA Compliance & Medical Privacy

We strictly adhere to HIPAA regulations. Any medical information you provide is securely stored and confidentially handled, accessible only for medical treatment, billing, and healthcare operations, or as required by law.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not designed or intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from minors. If discovered, this data is promptly deleted.

10. Information Sharing & Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your Personal Data. However, data may be shared under specific conditions:

• With your explicit consent.
  
• To comply with law enforcement, legal requirements, or court orders.
  
• With trusted third-party providers who assist in our Website operations and healthcare management.

11. Your Right to Request Data Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your Personal Data. To exercise this right, please contact us at [email protected] or 718-687-0678.

12. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may include external links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites and recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be published on this page, and your continued use constitutes acceptance of changes.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding our Privacy Policy, contact us at: