WEBSITE PRIVACY POLICY

ScoliSpine is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to this Website. ScoliSpine, PLLC (“ScoliSpine,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) owns and manages this Website (“Website” or “scolispine.com”). Using our Website demonstrates your consent to be bound by the Website Terms and Conditions of Use (“Conditions of Use”) and this Website Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”).

This Privacy Policy and our Conditions of Use explain how we gather and use your information as it relates to your activities on this Website. By using this Website, you signify your consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described in this Privacy Policy and the Conditions of Use. We may change this policy without notice to you, and your continued use signifies that you agree to be bound by any such changes.

How we collect information
Our Website’s server and management system routinely collects information about the origin and site navigation of visitors to this Website. This data may include technical information, including computer processor type, processor speed, operating system type, browser type, audio devices, modem devices, video cards, page views, and protocol address. ScoliSpine may use this information to manage or modify this Website. However, collected technical information is not linked to any of personal identifying information. ScoliSpine only collects personally identifiable information when it is expressly provided it to us.

We may use cookies
We may use cookies to collect anonymized information about how our visitors use this Website. This allows us to improve the Website and personalize each visitor’s experience. Cookies are small data text files that are sent from a server computer to your computer during a web browsing session. The cookies are typically stored on your computer’s hard drive. Generally, websites use them to simulate a continuous connection to that site and to allow a computer to automatically identify your browser when you visit the website. Some browsers automatically accept cookies and you may be able to prevent cookies by changing your browser’s settings. But if you disable cookies, it may impair your ability to use some features of this Website. Please visit www.allaboutcookies.org to learn more about cookies.

How we use your information
We may use personally identifiable information. ScoliSpine may use personally identifiable information that you expressly share with us. We may use it: (1) if you elect to receive information about ScoliSpine’s programs, or services, to provide you with such information, including marketing materials; (2) to improve this Website; and (3) to create non-personal aggregate data for our internal business analysis, market analysis, communications management, research, planning, or any other lawful purpose. Without your consent, we do not sell or lease your information. You may opt-out of communications from us. If you do not wish to receive our marketing communications, please tell us, and we will respect your wish to opt-out of communications. Do not provide us with your protected health information. We take our responsibility to protect the privacy of your information seriously. This Privacy Policy details how ScoliSpine approaches the confidentiality of its visitors and clients. This Website is not intended to transmit or store protected health information (“PHI”). Accordingly, ScoliSpine’s activities as they relate to this Website may not comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”). Some protections that extend to our practice records and data are not necessarily extended to non-PHI- related information shared or transmitted on this website. We have no duty to monitor any information that you provide. Do not use, provide, transmit, store, or disclose any PHI through our
Website. We have no affirmative duty to monitor the sensitivity or type of the data that you might provide, transmit, store, or disclose while using this Website. If we develop actual knowledge that you are using, providing, transmitting, storing, or disclosing PHI through our Website, we may (at our discretion) revoke your access to the
Website and its Content. Indemnify us against damages from your sharing of PHI. If you, nevertheless, in violation of the Conditions of Use and this Privacy Policy, use, provide, transmit, store, or disclose PHI in connection with this Website or the Content, you agree to indemnify ScoliSpine against any damages, losses, liabilities, judgments, costs, or expenses, including reasonable attorney fees and costs, arising out such use, provision, transmission, storage, or disclosure of PHI.

This Website is not for children
This Website is not intended to attract children (those under the age of eighteen). We do not collect personally identifiable information from any person who we have actual knowledge is under the age of
eighteen. If we inadvertently come to possess personally identifiable information about such person(s), we will not knowingly disclose such information to any third party.

Security of communications through this Website
Although this Website allows communications with ScoliSpine and its providers via email, most email is unencrypted. This means that unauthorized persons may be able to intercept emails that you exchange with ScoliSpine. We are not responsible for the privacy of any email messages. Security of websites owned or operate by others. ScoliSpine may provide links on this Website to third-party websites that are not owned or operated by us. We are not responsible for and do not control the information on these websites. Prior to following any third-party link, you should review that website’s Privacy Policy and terms of use, because your visit to the website may bind you to those third-party terms and policies.

How we monitor our Social Media

ScoliSpine uses social media to provide informational and educational content. We encourage your participation in our social media channels, including our blog, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other channels (collectively “social media”). We may expand or narrow our social media channels without notice
to you. This Privacy Policy applies to our activities on any social media outlet, on our Website, and those accessed through our affiliates. ScoliSpine may monitor and remove any postings or content on its social media that, in its sole discretion, are inappropriate.

We have no duty to monitor our social media
ScoliSpine may, but has no affirmative duty to, oversee its social media accounts. ScoliSpine may monitor, prohibit, restrict, block, suspend, terminate, or delete your access to its social media at any time. We may review, edit, and delete anything you publish on our social media without prior notice to you and in our sole discretion. Social media activity does not constitute health advice. Our social media postings and content are not medical or healthcare advice. They are not a substitute for the advice of a licensed healthcare professional who is familiar with your health history. Even if the poster is a licensed healthcare professional, their comments
should not be construed as personal health advice to you. If you have a medical concern, you should always personally consult with a healthcare provider. Please contact us directly to schedule an appointment. In an emergency, call 911.

We prohibit certain content on our social media
Your activity on ScoliSpine’s social media is public, and information shared on social media in most circumstances cannot be un-shared. Your decision to post something may be irrevocable, or incapable of being undone. Do not disclose personally identifiable information, such as your location, medical records, or financial information.

You are responsible for your conduct
You are solely responsible for your activity on ScoliSpine’s social media. Do not: (1) misrepresent yourself or use another person’s identity; (2) engage in harassment, defamation, spam, offensive content, aggressive behavior, or illegal activities; and (3) publish illegal, obscene, defamatory, threatening, unlawful, profane, or abusive content.

Visitors may reproduce postings on our social media
If you post content on ScoliSpine’s social media, you provide us with a non-exclusive, royalty-free, and worldwide license to reproduce, distribute, edit, reformat, publish, or display the content for any purpose. You acknowledge that ScoliSpine cannot and does not control the conduct of other visitors to its social media, who may reproduce your posts without your permission. Opinions expressed by individuals who are unaffiliated with ScoliSpine do not reflect the views of ScoliSpine.

Incorporated into this Website’s Conditions of Use
This Privacy Policy is incorporated into the Website’s Conditions of Use. By using or visiting this Website, you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy and the Conditions of Use. Do not use this Website if you do not agree. Your continued use of this Website demonstrates your agreement to any changes that Direct PT Boise may make to this Privacy Policy and the Website Conditions of Use. California Shine the Light law. Although we are located in Boise, Idaho, to the extent that ScoliSpine is subject to California Civil Code Section 1798.83 (commonly known as “Shine the Light” law), it will comply.