Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2022
Welcome to Valley Arthritis Care. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, https://valleyarthritiscare.com, and https://valleyinfusioncare.com, and https://arthritisvac.com, and any related URL’s which are owned by Valley Arthritis Care.
This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and does not govern the collection, use, or disclosure of patient health information. For details on how Valley Arthritis Care protects patient health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), please refer to our Notice of Privacy Practices, available here.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect:
- Personal Information (e.g., name, email address, phone number) if you voluntarily submit a contact form or request an appointment.
- Non-Personal Information (e.g., IP address, browser type, referring website, pages viewed) collected through cookies and analytics tools.
Disclaimer Regarding Protected Health Information (PHI):
While we take reasonable measures to secure our website, we cannot guarantee that it is HIPAA-compliant in all aspects. As such, users should not submit Protected Health Information (PHI) via the website unless they fully understand and agree that the site may not meet all HIPAA security standards.
By using this site, you acknowledge and agree that:
- Any information you submit through the website may not be protected under HIPAA.
- Valley Arthritis Care is not responsible for any unauthorized access or breaches of PHI submitted through the website.
- If you need to share sensitive health information, please contact us directly via phone, patient portal, or in person rather than submitting PHI through the website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected for purposes such as:
- Responding to inquiries and scheduling appointments
- Improving website functionality and user experience
- Sending newsletters or promotional content (only if you opt-in)
- Ensuring website security and compliance with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and improve our services. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., social media platforms, external resources). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before submitting any personal information.
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However:
- No internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.
- We cannot guarantee HIPAA compliance for information submitted through our website.
- Users should avoid submitting PHI unless they fully accept the associated risks.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
- Request access to or deletion of personal information we collect
- Opt-out of marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link
- Opt-out of marketing SMS messages by replying “STOP” to the message.
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
For data-related requests, please contact us via the contact page on our website.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. If you do not agree with these policies, please discontinue use of this website immediately.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Valley Arthritis Care
13943 N. 91st Ave, Ste. I, Peoria, AZ 85381
or visit the contact page.
For details on how we handle patient health information, please review our Notice of Privacy Practices, available here.
Acknowledgment of Use
By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understand, and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy, including the disclaimer regarding HIPAA compliance. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of this website immediately.